Emily’s Perspective: Newly diagnosed with epilepsy or epileptic seizures?
Are you new to Epilepsy? Have you had a recent diagnosis of epileptic seizures in your family? Maybe I can help ease the anxiety with this column.
Mother’s Day: A note of thanks to Mum
Dear Mum, You were there to hold my hand on my way to the first of many tests for Epilepsy diagnosis. The one who smiled at me with so much love to ease my fears through the old door window as I lay there all wired up to the EEG. You laughed … Read More
Self-care tips to try in 2018
Self-care for 2018: Dealing with change is hard, no matter what your condition, but this past year it seemed to really take its toll on me mentally and physically. Here are a few tips that got me through it all.
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: The Everyday Life of Emily
Thank you for reading my March 2017 Epilepsy Blog Relay blog post. I’d like to talk a little bit about Epilepsy in everyday life, including why I am working to share my own story.
Emily’s Perspective: Ideas for Purple Day 2017
Purple Day 2017 is quickly approaching! Join Emily and get and share ideas to celebrate and support one another on March 26, 2017!
Emily’s Perspective: Looking Back on 2016
Looking back on 2016, I realise it may have been the most exciting year ever, including a Champion Award and a Wing Walk among other amazing adventures.
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Coping with the holidays
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30, 2016. Follow along! Emily’s Perspective It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Christmas and wintertime are my favourite time of year, and for so many others too, but this festive season can be … Read More
Emily’s Perspective: Giving Back
In 2006 I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. At the time I was confused; we all were. I have written quite a bit about my general experience but basically, I grew to adapt to my seizures and new lifestyle and I just got on with my life. I was nearly 11 and I … Read More