Epilepsy Blog Relay™: It’s not just other people
Try not to give in to other people’s beliefs of you. You are in control. You are in charge of how you see yourself. … Read More
Leila’s Ideas: An excuse to sleep
I hear and read many people talking about how much they love to sleep. It makes sense! Laying in bed is relaxing and comfortable, sleep reduces stress, and rejuvenates the body in many ways. Sometimes, though, in our busy world, finding time to sleep is difficult. We get so busy completing tasks … Read More
Leila’s Ideas: New Additions to Sproutflix
We all know Netflix, but are you familiar with Sproutflix? This website provides “the largest and most diverse assortment of films featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” … Read More
Leila’s Ideas: Lemonade For Livy
Lemonade for Livy invites you to Make a Stand Against Epilepsy this summer! Are you wondering what is “Lemonade for Livy”? It is the initiative of the Scheinman family to support their daughter in her fight with epilepsy.… Read More
Rachel’s Story: I am not alone anymore
I feel as though I am not alone anymore. What I struggle with is, in a way, normal. My brain doesn’t always function correctly and it causes seizures, but I am not alone, and I am not helpless. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Mindful empowerment and epilepsy
Lainie on being mindful of her own inner struggle: “I wanted so badly to cure myself of Epilepsy that I never accepted that I even had seizures.”… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Leila’s Ideas on Creatively Living Well
Side effects from seizures and medication sometimes leave me feeling lost. I must get creative to be successful in my everyday life.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Emily’s perspective on the SmartWatch
The SmartWatch is a new device that will monitor movement and detect any abnormal patterns in motions such as any experienced in an epileptic seizure.… Read More