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
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
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
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
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
Seven Decades of Life with EpilepsyAt age 3, an accident occurred while on vacation, which marked the beginning of a long journey. Throughout my early years, I...reactions1comment
My Daughter, My HeroMy hero is my 18-year-old daughter. She has endured so much in her 18 years. Her epilepsy started when she was 9...reactionscomments
Believing My Daughter: A Parent's PerspectiveWhen my daughter was small, she had a seizure that lasted 5 minutes. We rushed her to the ER, and it felt...reactionscomments
Unusual ThingsI was a child when my brain began to lose memory. I would forget my name at that moment, experiencing this four...reactions2comments
Epilepsy and Me: Living with Epilepsy and Brain Surgery RecoveryBefore having epilepsy, my life was okay. I went to work every day, and I could sleep without worrying about having a...reactions1comment
Since Seizures BeganAt first, I was only taking medication now and then. Then, I started taking it every time I played football, so I...reactionscomments
The difference of the 19th to the 20th centuryI started getting seizures in 1956 due to measles, although I was not informed of this until 1979. During the early years...reactionscomments
Not All Seizures Are Visible - A Caregiver PerspectiveInvisible illnesses or disabilities are hard to detect. Not everyone who experiences a seizure falls to the floor and shakes. It’s estimated...reactions4comments
Unwanted PityMy mom, dad, brother, sister, and wife feels pity about taking care of me, but when an attack comes in public, it...reactionscomments
Conversation with a FriendI have had epilepsy for the better part of my life. I had gotten a CDL license, so I looked normal. At...reactionscomments
My Journey with TLEI’m 63, divorced, and an ex-Runner Up Businesswoman of the Year in International Trade here in the North East of England. I...reactionscomments
Feeling Alone and LostI’m 50 years old and was randomly diagnosed with epilepsy 12 years ago, out of nowhere. The first sign for me was...reactionscomments
Unpredictable Path: My Life with EpilepsyThe way of living my life with epilepsy is similar to sailing through turbulent waters, where I notice that each day brings...reactions1comment
