Leila’s Ideas: New Jumo Health Book Release
“Medikidz Explain Playing Sports with Epilepsy,” the newest comic book from Eisai, was released on April 16 at the 2016 National Walk for Epilepsy.
“Medikidz Explain Playing Sports with Epilepsy,” the newest comic book from Eisai, was released on April 16 at the 2016 National Walk for Epilepsy.
Side effects from seizures and medication sometimes leave me feeling lost. I must get creative to be successful in my everyday life.
Sometimes, in my fight to eliminate stigma and live a “normal” life, I create the perception that my life is easy and free from struggle. However, in my speech at the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania’s (EFWCP) annual Mardi Gras Gala I showed what life with epilepsy is like–both the good and the bad parts.
Growing up with Epilepsy means growing up with stigma. In one of my earliest memories of stigma, I learned a valuable lesson.
Though I’ve lived with Epilepsy for most of my life, watching a family member experience seizures for the first time was harder than I ever imagined.
Trying to live a “normal” life while managing Epilepsy can be difficult. How are you balancing life and epilepsy?
Anyone with Epilepsy knows that school can present a number of challenges, including people thinking you cannot complete an advance degree. I’m here to tell you that you can. Here are some helpful tips for your journey.
Participating in fundraising events, like a run or a walk, is one way to stop epilepsy stigma in it’s tracks.