Eliza’s Story: Finding moments of strength
Since being diagnosed with epilepsy, sometimes I feel like I have grown into my new self. In those moments of strength, I feel at peace with my reality.… Read More
Stephen’s Story: Reducing my medication
This personal story was submitted by Stephen. He is living with epilepsy and was inspired to submit his story thanks to another recent personal story.… Read More
Faye’s take on Juice Plus+: Too Good to be True?
Juice Plus+ is the latest craze in the UK. Some representatives claim it helps epilepsy. Is this true? Faye investigated and spoke with the company.… Read More
Stephanie’s Story: Beating the Seizures
One smart doctor chose to put me on divalproex, otherwise known as valproate, because he saw me have large kinetic (jerking) movement, or seizures.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Eradicating the Stigma Surrounding Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most common conditions affecting the brain yet there is still a stigma associated with epilepsy. Could sharing personal stories create a tipping point to change the dynamic?… Read More
Jenny’s Story: I’m not afraid anymore
I’ve had epilepsy since I was 14 (now 31) and about 6 years ago I began to suffer from post-ictal psychosis. … Read More
Rachel’s Story: I am not alone anymore
I feel as though I am not alone anymore. What I struggle with is, in a way, normal. My brain doesn’t always function correctly and it causes seizures, but I am not alone, and I am not helpless. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: One artist’s view of the world
As an artist who also has epilepsy my paintings are more than art to me. They are a unique record of my memory and experience.… Read More