What is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactionscomments
Womanhood and Epilepsy: I Didn't Get the MemoWhat's the introduction you hear when you "become a woman"? How does it feel? You've become a woman. Realistically speaking, it is...reactions6comments
Types Of Seizures: What Should I Know?As always, my disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This is what I have learned over the years through research, people...reactions9comments
Empowering the Epileptic Journey: Navigating Work and Transportation ChallengesHey fabulous souls, it's Derra Howard, your guide in the world of style and resilience. Today, let's dive into a topic that's...reactionscomments
I'm a Mom With Epilepsy – Here Are My TipsMotherhood and epilepsy... Y'all, it has been a wild ride! I have made it more than a year into this world of motherhood, how...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Debilitating Medication Side Effects: Chronic NauseaNavigating the delicate balance between health and medication side effects is an ongoing challenge, one faced daily by many individuals with chronic...reactionscomments
The Barriers of EpilepsyEpilepsy can create barriers in life's daily activities – school, work, driving. But it also can create barriers in more "invisible" ways:...reactionscomments
When Epilepsy Meds Mix With AlcoholOne thing you don't want to do with epilepsy is play with medication. Like taking less to drink or smoke marijuana (which...reactions2comments
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
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
EpilepsyDisease.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on EPILEPSYDISEASE.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Medication Changes: Striving for NormalcyLiving with epilepsy has been a journey filled with twists and turns, and the quest for the right medication is a delicate...reactionscomments
Swimming With EpilepsyDo you like to swim? I sure do. But even as an adult going for a splash, I know it's important to...reactions2comments
Experimenting With CoffeeLet's talk about the amazing smell of freshly brewed hazelnut coffee. I love sipping on a cup while juggling two kids, a...reactions2comments
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
7 Ways to Prepare for Bed in Case of a Seizure While SleepingSome may ask how I know when I had a seizure in my sleep. Honestly, I wake up with war wounds. I...reactions1comment
Epilepsy and Developmental DelaysEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. The condition affects about 6 out of every 1,000 children aged 0 to 17...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Anger: Calming the Incredible Hulk Within MeMy mom had a nickname for me during my teen years, but she didn’t mean it in a doting way: "Dr. David...reactions10comments
The Ins and Outs of Getting a Seizure Alert DogSpecially trained service dogs are tools that people with epilepsy can use to live a safer, more independent life. Service dogs can...reactions1comment
