How Does Epilepsy Affect My Daily Life?Every area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological disease called epilepsy causes unpredictable episodes that could be of any severity. It can have... By Nisshaa Muniandy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Spreading Epilepsy Awareness Through MusicApril Rose Gabrielli is a pop musician and singer who released a song to spread epilepsy awareness titled "I Woke Up Alive." In November 2020, April experienced her first seizures... By Derra Howard5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Little Seizures, Big Consequences: Recognizing Signs of Infantile SpasmsPrior to August 2020, I knew very little about epilepsy. What I did know came from movies and TV shows. I pictured full-body shaking, eyes rolling back, grand mal seizures... By Hailey Adkisson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why to Bring a Friend to Your Neurologist AppointmentsThis is advice I have for every doctor appointment. Specialists are not an exception to this rule. Bring a second person. There are many reasons that a second individual can... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Traveling with Epilepsy"Pssss. YOU. I'm wantin' to break out of Epilepsy Prison tonight. Nice vacation... Wanna come? Here are some things you need to do..." Over 5 decades with epilepsy, I've picked... By Tim Ulmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy and Workplace Discrimination: Top Questions AnsweredNavigating the workforce is challenging with a chronic illness. Often questions arise before and after employment about your rights. What should I disclose and when? What can an employer ask... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Experience With BriviactI feel confident in talking about my newest medication. I have now been on it for 366 days. (I want to make sure that my review came after a whole... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 when a seizure would occur. It left me feeling... By Derra Howard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Epilepsy StigmaEpilepsy has been misunderstood and often viewed in a negative light throughout history. The word "epilepsy" comes from ancient Greek and means "being seized by forces from without." This refers... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The School of EpilepsyAs a 33-year-old, I have learned a lot of lessons in my life. Sometimes from kind mentors and sometimes by life events. I have also had the occasional unsolicited lessons... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Taking Anti-seizure Drugs When Pregnant: Is Your Baby at Risk?Women with epilepsy may need to take anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) while they are pregnant. These medicines help stop uncontrolled seizures caused by epilepsy. However, a 2022 research study... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Uphill Both Ways: Transportation Challenges With EpilepsyDriving is such an essential part of most – but not all – people's lives. What if you can't drive? Every state has a time span that a person who... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Seizure PhobiaFeeling anxious during stressful situations is normal. But, when you feel anxious and worried most or all the time, you might have an anxiety disorder. A phobia is a strong... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Mental Health and Living With Epilepsy in MalaysiaBefore we discuss mental health and epilepsy, let me talk a bit about where I am from. Malaysia is where I live and have experienced what it's like to be... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are There Any Foods People With Epilepsy Should Avoid?Food brings people together. We eat with our loved ones to celebrate milestones or just to catch up. But if you live with seizures due to epilepsy, are there certain... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living With an Invisible IllnessI am what many would call a statistic. Many of you, your friends, and your loved ones are too. What category am I referring to? The category that wasn't of... By Anita Meeks8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Childhood Absence Epilepsy: Will My Daughter Inherit It From Me?I have written previously about my seizure disorder and how I have absence seizures. One of my greatest hopes it that my children will not inherit this condition from me... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Medical Cannabis and EpilepsyEpilepsy is a disease of the central nervous system. In epilepsy, abnormal brain activity triggers seizures. Epilepsy can also cause unusual behavior, feeling unaware, or unexplained sensations. For some people... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Connection Between Epilepsy and Down SyndromeEpilepsy is a condition that affects the central nervous system. People with epilepsy have abnormal brain activity that causes seizures. Not everyone who has had a seizure has epilepsy. Most... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments