When I was first diagnosed I was in my early 20’s and didn’t really take my epilepsy too seriously. But two years ago I felt it was time for a change. I took better care of myself and became seizure free. That is until yesterday.
Sproutflix has released more short films, adding to their Sproutflix catalogue, the largest and most diverse assortment of films featuring people with I/DD on the marketplace. Brooklyn Love Tales 12 min. / documentary / USA A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is … Read More
I recently traveled abroad with my sister. I was so excited, but as the day got closer, I became worried about all the ‘What ifs’.
In January, I made a few Epilepsy Resolutions. I wanted to re-energize myself and do a better job at managing my epilepsy. I promised to keep you updated on how I’m doing…it’s not pretty, but here’s my first self-evaluation.
Epilepsy, and life in general, presents all sorts of hurdles; I like to overcome them with perseverance and joy. But lately, I don’t feel like overcoming them…and when I do, it’s not with joy. I feel like having my very own pity party.
Faye writes the blog Epilepsy, Pregnancy, Motherhood and Me which follows the impact of epilepsy and AED’s on her pregnancy and motherhood.
On Thursday February 2, Living Well With Epilepsy will have the opportunity to interview Coach Jerry Kill, Rutgers University Football’s new Offensive Coordinator. If you are not familiar with Coach Kill, he spent five seasons as head coach at Minnesota and earned Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2014. And, according … Read More
Over 20 years ago, I told my neurologist that before menstruation, my number of seizures increased. I had never been told (or read) my monthly cycle could be a trigger, but my gut feeling said it was. My doctor assured me that menstruation was not a trigger and the increase in my … Read More
