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
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
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
Receiving Acknowledgment From the Outside World About EpilepsyI hate it when my husband and I go shopping. Especially around the holidays... My husband will tell me there is flashing...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at 24Hello community 😊 I had my first tonic clonic seizure in April 2022, I felt like I had been run over by...reactions1comment
Julie's Epilepsy StoryI got diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 1-and-a-half years old. I am still dealing with seizures and I am almost 36...reactions1comment
One Step at a Time as a Mom With EpilepsyI was diagnosed with epilepsy at 19 and in an instant my life changed. Simple things like birth control, etc., now had...reactions1comment
Choosing PositivityI first started having petit mal seizures in 1970 when I had 3 major head injuries in a matter of 3 months...reactions1comment
My Beautiful 12-Year-Old Daughter That Is an Epilepsy WarriorHi, I'm Miyah's mom. She is 12 years old and was diagnosed with generalized tonic clonic seizures and myoclonic absence seizures 3...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Since a ToddlerI had epilepsy since I was 2 years old, but everyone including doctors thought they were panic attacks. They would come and...reactions3comments
Finally Diagnosed with EpilepsyI was finally diagnosed at the age of 29 after being passed along from doctor to doctor since I was at least...reactions2comments
36 and Diagnosed With EpilepsyAt 36 my husband kept telling me: "something is wrong you keep staring off and can't respond." I told him he was...reactions1comment
A Bit About Me...My name is Esmeralda, and I've had epilepsy since is was 14 years old. I've basically been living with this terminal disease...reactions2comments
