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
Uncontrolled SeizuresI am a young adult who is mentally and physically disabled. I have many challenges with my daily life. My speech and...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
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
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
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
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
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
Traumatic Brain Injury Caused My EpilepsyMy Name is Timmothy Cronen, and I am lucky enough to be here to explain my story to you all. I was...reactions3comments
An Urge for an Ordinary DayBeing the parent to a young adult (23 years old) is tricky. He wants independence, to be like his friends, to not...reactionscomments
Understanding Photosensitive EpilepsyYou may wonder why I ask you to help raise awareness when you or your loved one might not have epilepsy, well...reactions4comments
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
I’m 19 and trying to start accepting myselfI had my first seizure when I was 13. I’m 18 now and still have trouble and sometimes feel very embarrassed for...reactions7comments
Epilepsy on Father's Day 2020I'm a step father of 3 teens, and a father of twin girls (5yrs old). I was excited all day to get...reactions2comments
Two Years in Vegas, Two Seizures, One Word: Wow!I left Las Vegas, after spending two years in the Las Vegas Valley, returning to Florida. Within nine months I had my...reactions2comments
