Lisa’s Story: Pediatric Epilepsy, It’s a Process
Lisa’s story is a look into what it took to diagnose her daughter’s pediatric epilepsy. She reminds us, “Take a deep breath, and trust your gut”.… Read More
Rosario’s Story: Learning from pain
I’ve learned to breathe through the pain but, I can’t lie. Every time I see something that reminds me the worst days of my life, fear seizes me. … 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
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
Stephen’s Story: Reducing my medication
This personal story was submitted by Stephen. He is living with epilepsy and was inspired to submit his story thanks to another recent personal story.… Read More
Stephanie’s Story: Beating the Seizures
One smart doctor chose to put me on divalproex, otherwise known as valproate, because he saw me have large kinetic (jerking) movement, or seizures.… Read More
Jenny’s Story: I’m not afraid anymore
I’ve had epilepsy since I was 14 (now 31) and about 6 years ago I began to suffer from post-ictal psychosis. … 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