Mindfulness meets epilepsy management
For individuals with epilepsy, mindfulness can be particularly beneficial in managing our seizure threshold.… Read More
Lainie’s story: A journey of mindful acceptance with epilepsy
Lainie shares her journey of mindful acceptance with epilepsy. She exposes her inner struggle and recognizes the importance of self-love.… Read More
Shannon’s Story: Building a Strong Support System While Living With Epilepsy
Living with epilepsy is a journey full of unknowns. For Shannon, a father from Louisiana, those unknowns brought fear, loss of independence, and emotional challenges. But through resilience, advocacy, and support, he’s found hope and a new path forward.… Read More
The Epilepsy Minute: August Edition
Welcome to The Epilepsy Minute, filled with tips from people living with epilepsy, the latest at LWWE, and important epilepsy info. … Read More
ABOUT EPILEPSY
How Many People are Living with Epilepsy Worldwide?
Epilepsy Worldwide Since I’ve been living with epilepsy for 40 years, and I’ve worked in health advocacy for more than 25, I can confidently say it’s time for the epilepsy community to get it together when it comes to reporting how many people are living and dying as a result of epilepsy … Read More
10 Tips to Find a Great Neurologist
Finding a doctor is hard enough. But when add a seizure (and possibly epilepsy) to the mix it can be pretty daunting. I’ve put together some tips to help.… Read More
ABOUT LIVING WELL WITH EPILEPSY
Real World Advice
on Living With Epilepsy
I’m Jessica Keenan Smith, Founder and CEO, of Living Well With Epilepsy and I’m living with epilepsy just like you. Welcome to this trusted online source for anyone impacted by epilepsy. I believe we can have more impact with better communication, so this resource works to bridge the gap between the scientific and patient communities. Get your free epilepsy guide today!
EPILEPSY MINDFULNESS
Tune into Your Body: Mindfulness for Detecting Early Seizure Signs
Mindfulness is a powerful DBT skill that can significantly enhance your ability to manage epilepsy by detecting early seizure signs.… Read More
Calm Your Nervous System with the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a simple yet effective DBT tool to calm your nervous system, especially useful for epilepsy management. … Read More
Discover How These DBT Skills Can Improve Life with Epilepsy
DBT skills can significantly improve quality of life by managing both the physical and emotional aspects of epilepsy.… Read More
DBT: Quality of Life When Living with Epilepsy
Having a good quality of life when living with epilepsy can be difficult considering the constant challenge of seizures and their impact on day to day life. … Read More