One Year Seizure-Free on a Milestone BirthdayEver spend much time wondering what is your very first memory? My long-term memory is exceptional even if my medications aggravate my...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Getting Prepared for Going Back to SchoolSummer can be a time of rest and relaxation for many. We tend to stray from the normal school-year routine and by...reactionscomments
Having Epilepsy and Having True FriendsFriend. What is a friend? My definition: a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another and is the...reactions2comments
Navigating Motherhood with EpilepsyI want to preface this article by stating that there are more than just mothers who care for children. I focus on...reactionscomments
Make Yourself Comfy: My Hospital Packing ListAs with any chronic illness, epilepsy can often require us to end up admitted to the hospital for days, weeks, or even...reactionscomments
Overcoming My Seizure Fears and Hiking With EpilepsyFor as long as I can remember, one of my goals has been to go hiking. However, due to my epilepsy and...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Scars: And How I Respond to "What Happened to You?"Scars are something that mean something to me. Why? Because each of them has a different story. One of my favorite philosophical...reactions4comments
Not Being Able to Drive Is a Loss of IndependenceObtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone that brings a sense of freedom to teenagers. However, for those with epilepsy, the...reactions8comments
The Pivotal Moment I Realized My Purpose for Having EpilepsyI'd experienced all of epilepsy's weapons for nearly 40 years – lost jobs, car wrecks, humiliating pharmaceutical side effects, broken romances. But...reactionscomments
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
Epilepsy Killed a Friendship, but Different Than You'd ExpectI grew up in Sullivan, Illinois, a small farm town which obviously limits the number of prospective friends. The smaller the town...reactionscomments
Financial Challenges of Epilepsy: Medication CostsHigh medication cost and availability have significantly impacted medical care. Unfortunately, increases in drug prices have made it difficult for many people...reactionscomments
Can Stomach Problems Lead to Seizures?This article is definitely gonna be for niche group of individuals, but these are things I wish I had known among a...reactions3comments
Epilepsy Needs Proper Representation in the Entertainment IndustryRepresentation of epilepsy in movies, television, and media has been a complicated and misunderstood situation, fraught with misrepresentation. In the entertainment industry...reactions4comments
"When Life Give You Lemons": Finding the Sweet Spots as a CaregiverYou likely have heard the statement, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." As a parent and caregiver to someone living with...reactionscomments
Finding My Self-esteem as a Young Woman With EpilepsyBeing a woman is multi-faceted and complicated. Especially when it comes to absurd and ancient gender standards pervasive in our everyday lives...reactionscomments
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
Tips for an Overwhelmed CaregiverMy son, Matthew, was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 6. It took a few months, but we finally achieved seizure...reactions1comment
My 5-Point Strategy to Winning the Epilepsy War"All we have to fear is fear itself," spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's commander-in-chief during World War II. Wise words to...reactions3comments
Supporting Others With Epilepsy as a Peer MentorIn a recent article, I spoke mainly about the benefits of support groups, and I touched on how I'm now my state's...reactionscomments
