The Sleepless Nights of EpilepsySleep, a fundamental human need, has become an elusive luxury for me. Ever since my epilepsy began to worsen, I've found myself...reactions6comments
Epilepsy and Hot WeatherAs an epilepsy patient, I have learned to live with my condition. I take medication regularly, and I am careful to avoid...reactions6comments
What Triggers My Epilepsy?In an earlier article I wrote about my top 3 seizure triggers – anxiety, overworking, and intense emotions. But when it comes...reactions13comments
Adventures With Epilepsy: Hitting the Water ParkMy last visit to a water park was about 9 years ago, when I was 17. Unfortunately, I developed a seizure and...reactions7comments
Putting On My "I'm Fine" Face With EpilepsyIs it normal to say "I'm fine" when you're clearly not? Or perhaps it's easier than explaining your situation to those around...reactions1comment
What Epilepsy Awareness Means to MeEpilepsy. I didn't know the existence of its name until I was 10 years old. I was a healthy baby and there...reactionscomments
Being a Friend to Someone With EpilepsyI had been alone in my journey of being an epileptic person. I never shared my epilepsy story with anyone. I felt...reactions3comments
Hiding Epilepsy From My Family and FriendsDo you try to hide your epilepsy from your family, friends, or loved ones? Yes. I do hide my epilepsy auras. This...reactionscomments
The Weight of My Epilepsy on My ParentsAs an adult, have you ever asked a loved one what it feels like for them to see you living with the...reactions3comments
When a Seizure Isn’t a Seizure After AllAn unexpected visit to the cardiology floor marked the highlight of my first video EEG testing in Michigan in 2012. What may...reactionscomments
Empowering Law Enforcement With Seizure Safety TrainingEmbarking on a transformative journey with the Epilepsy Foundation of America and the Public Health Institute in Atlanta, my mission was clear:...reactions2comments
My First Seizure in 3 Years... And Accepting I Can't Control EpilepsyEpilepsy has been a part of my life since the age of 9 years old. Unfortunately, I often didn't know how to feel...reactions14comments
Living with Epilepsy: My Journey of ResilienceEpilepsy is more than a medical condition. It tests your limits, reshapes your priorities, and ultimately teaches resilience. You become adaptable. My...reactions15comments
Riding Roller Coasters with EpilepsyWhen you're an adventurous child filled with imagination and delight, amusement parks can be some of your best childhood memories. For me...reactions1comment
Getting Better Sleep with EpilepsyI would argue that getting plenty of sleep is perhaps the single greatest of all things you can do to control your...reactions6comments
Epilepsy Awareness Month Starts With UsI've been epileptic for 57 years, but it wasn't until social media blossomed that I came to know so many other people...reactions3comments
Avoiding Seizures with Progressive Relaxation?In the mid-1990s, my seizures were at least weekly, which met the criteria of my epileptologist’s research from Southern Illinois University’s Medical...reactionscomments
What Are Your Seizure Triggers?When first diagnosed with epilepsy, we can't understand everything all at once – particularly what all of our seizure triggers might be...reactions2comments
Writing a Memoir: Digging up Memories“I’m pleased to report that I presented your proposal to our faculty committee and the project has been approved for a full...reactions9comments
Does Weather Affect Epilepsy?When a person with epilepsy has a seizure, the electrical activity in their brain is disrupted. Clusters of nerve cells, called neurons...reactions15comments
