Living with epilepsy is a different experience for each individual, but there are common experiences we share. It helps to remember that there are millions of people around the world who are also living with epilepsy. These personal epilepsy stories may help if you are feeling isolated or alone.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Epilepsy
Learn more about how the Americans with Disabilities or ADA, helped remove barriers for people with disabilities, and for people with epilepsy in particular. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Suicide and the stigma of epilepsy
People with epilepsy experience the impact of stigma everyday. In many cases this can lead to a sense of vulnerability and despair. Elaine shares how she deals with those feelings. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Colleen’s mom reminds us that knowledge is power
If my child hadn't been diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m not sure if I would know how to help during a seizure. Knowledge is power when it comes to first aid. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Michael takes a positive approach to an epilepsy diagnosis
After years of mental and physical trauma from seizures, Michael discovered what he wanted to acomplish as a person, and as someone diagnosed with epilepsy. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Soo on considering CBD for epilepsy
You could say I have evolved in my beliefs about alternative medicine and epilepsy. Where I was previously skeptical of medical marijuana (CBD), I am now open to the idea. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) experience
Nancy remembers how her temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) seizures always began with a feeling of deja vu and a sensation of falling. Read More