Epilepsy Blog Relay: The impact of an epilepsy diagnosis
Maxine shares how she was placed in Kingseat Hospital and told she was mad due to her epilepsy diagnosis.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A reminder that we need to stay strong
After 40 years of living with epilepsy Peter reminds us that we need to stay strong and not be afraid to tell others about our disease.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Tips for Your Next Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) Stay
Alison recently spent 8 days in the University of Virginia’s epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) in hopes of capturing a few seizures on a video EEG. She brought back a few tips on how to keep your sanity during your next EMU stay.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Don’t let fear stop you from sharing your epilepsy story.
Heidi reminds us that sharing an epilepsy story with others no matter how afraid you are will help fight against the stigma.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Diagnosed with Epilepsy as an Adult
She thought epilepsy was something that manifested itself early in life. However, at 56 Julian found herself diagnosed with epilepsy as an adult.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Maintaining Work Life Balance with a Chronic Illness
In Jewel’s article on maintaining work life balance with a chronic illness she writes, “Whoever said work life balance existed lied!”
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Vitamins and epilepsy
Vitamins are important for people with epilepsy to maintain calcium absorption and strong bone growth, manage drowsiness, and keep a healthy immune system.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: What does it mean to be seizure-free
Alison takes on the topic what it means to be seizure-free for years and how to deal with epilepsy-related stigma.