Ignored and Invisible in the WorkplaceOur country comforts its people, saying that we live (more) inclusively and believe in diversity, but don't believe in the facade. While...reactionscomments
Why Epilepsy Awareness Is EssentialWith the times of inclusiveness and diversity, in truth, we do not know the genuine definitions of these words. Over the years...reactionscomments
What Doctors Don't Tell You About Life With EpilepsyUnfortunately, some of us never had a chance to comprehend the information as to what caused us to develop epilepsy. Over the...reactionscomments
Life, Emotions, and Epilepsy for WomenIt’s already hard enough being a woman, and for women with epilepsy, it becomes even more challenging when you add a disability...reactionscomments
Epileptologists and Epilepsy CareWhen you first meet your neurologist, it's like a Disney in the sense of everything in the beginning is all sunshine and...reactionscomments
Living With Epilepsy in a Dysfunctional FamilyAfter an epilepsy diagnosis, we are left with questions. If the doctor doesn't say anything, or even if they do, they seem...reactionscomments
Emotions After Taking Meds for the First TimeThe first time you take your medication, you may feel like the stereotype you mocked, realize the smell overtakes the size of...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Life: A Caregiver’s POVHi, I’m Lorrie 👋 I recently saw someone post about Autism acceptance — “Autism should be accepted everywhere.” I completely agree. But...reactionscomments
5 Tips to Help You Survive the First YearDoes it feel like everything is spiraling out of control? Are you afraid to even close your eyes? You are not alone...reactionscomments
IDK ... Thoughts on EpilepsyMy story begins well before I was 10. I can remember waking up extremely worn out, having nightmares and always wetting the...reactionscomments
My Seizure StoryMy seizure story is triggered by stress and rapid emotions. I was diagnosed at 10 years old and had my first seizure...reactions2comments
The Never-Ending Story: Part 1Good evening everyone, thank you for whoever created the group. I’ve always wanted to find one that might understand where I’ve been...reactionscomments
The Never-Ending Story: Part 2Continued from Part 1.Around May of 1998 my parents started noticing that I had been having staring spells or random motions (lip...reactionscomments
Do Flashing Holiday Light Displays Bother You?It's estimated that only 3-5% of people or persons with epilepsy may have a seizure or other health complications due to flashing...reactions5comments
Do You Ever Wish?Being a parent and or caregiver to someone with a chronic illness, invisible illness or disability, including epilepsy, is already super busy...reactions2comments
Our Journey with EpilepsyMy name is Heidi and my husband is Dave, we are from the Ohio area. Our story started when one day my...reactionscomments
Living with Epilepsy from the Mid 20th CenturyI have had epilepsy now since the mid twentieth century. My first seizure was in 1956 when I was very young. My...reactions2comments
Menopause, Epilepsy and Family RelationshipsI’m Michele, from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. I’m a 62 year old woman, divorced from an abusive alcoholic. I’ve had TLE since...reactions3comments
Uncontrolled SeizuresI am a young adult who is mentally and physically disabled. I have many challenges with my daily life. My speech and...reactionscomments
First Seizure at 50I had my first seizure when I was 50 years old. I was told it might have been caused by a terrible...reactions4comments
