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6 Nov 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: 6 Tips for Combating Stress While Living With Epilepsy

by Heidi Shafer | posted in: Nov 19 EBR Posts, Personal Epilepsy Stories | 0

This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Stress is a normal part of life for everyone. But, a stressful situation can turn life … Read More

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10 Jun 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Don’t let fear stop you from sharing your epilepsy story.

by Heidi Shafer | posted in: Jun 19 EBR Posts, Personal Epilepsy Stories | 0

Heidi reminds us that sharing an epilepsy story with others no matter how afraid you are will help fight against the stigma.

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