Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Update on epilepsy awareness initiatives
These days the Living Well With Epilepsy team is busy working on new epilepsy awareness initiatives.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Leila on Navigating Health Insurance
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30. Follow along and add comments to posts that inspire you! Health Insurance and Epilepsy Shopping for insurance can be overwhelming. There are so many things to think about: drug formularies, whether a plan covers … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: A new frame of reference
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30. Follow along and add comments to posts that inspire you! Eric’s Story At 42, I had my life completely together, working in technology, making a good deal of money, 1 kid in college, another … Read More
Leila’s Ideas: Volunteer Match
There are so many people who have helped me in my epilepsy journey. Whether they’re friends, family, or organizations, I am beyond thankful for those who have spent time with me on this crazy ride. I want to volunteer with others just like I was helped, but there are so many ways … 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
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
Tell the world: #IAMSUDEPAWARE
Tell the world about SUDEP Many people are unaware they are at risk of SUDEP or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. That’s why SUDEP Aware, Living Well With Epilepsy and Lundbeck have joined forces to shine a spotlight on SUDEP Awareness Day, October 23. In fact, each year an estimated 1 in … Read More
Leila’s Ideas: Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams
What is your dream? Do you long to be a teacher, a lawyer, an astronaut? Are you inspired by creating things, helping people, or science? We all have goals and dreams we want to achieve. Sometimes, having seizures makes it seem like those dreams won’t come true. If you need some inspiration, … Read More