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
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
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
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
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
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
Unmasking Epilepsy - Parent PerspectiveHow do you start a conversation? How do you get others to talk about it? Why is epilepsy rarely to never seen...reactionscomments
Stay AlertI am writing this story on behalf of my wife whom I am "taking care" of. In 2008 she had a suffered...reactionscomments
Epilepsy - The Unwelcomed VisitorDear Epilepsy: As a mom of my then 8 year-old daughter, when she was first diagnosed after having a seizure, what made...reactionscomments
Healthcare Team Communication - A Parent/Caregiver PerspectiveYou'd think that when your child or loved one has a family doctor, neurologist, and specialist that they would communicate with each...reactionscomments
My Crazy LifeI've had epilepsy since I was 5 years old. My parents gave me my meds and sent me out with my siblings...reactionscomments
Don't Be Embarrassed to Talk About Your SeizuresI have been having seizures since i was 13, and now I am 76. I have about one a year. People will...reactionscomments
Do You Ever Feel Like a Broken Record ?I was looking for a title for my story such as "Whack-a-Mole Caregiver" or "Parent on Repeat", because when your child or...reactionscomments
Gelastic EpilepsyMy name is Lee Anne. I was born in 1964 in Orange, New Jersey. When I was born I was born with...reactionscomments
My First SeizureI experienced my first seizure upon the birth of my first child 55 years ago. I had my seizure when I went...reactions6comments
Missing an Epilepsy Medication Dose - A Caregiver's PerspectiveThe care you receive from your health care professional (i.e. neurologist), is as unique as you. Your health story may be similar...reactionscomments
What are Pill Organizers or Blister Packs?Anyone with a chronic illness including epilepsy, or anyone who takes any type of medication at certain times of the day, probably...reactions4comments
