Words resonate: College roommate reconnects over epilepsy
I heard from my college roommate the other day with a story of witnessing a woman having a seizure in New York City and what the experience was like. … 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
Megan’s Story: Have you heard of vertiginous epilepsy?
My name is Megan and I have a very rare type of epilepsy known as vertiginous epilepsy, or commonly known as epileptic vertigo. … Read More
Carley’s Story: Living with Epilepsy
I am Carley Jones and I have been living with epilepsy since I was 13 years old. … Read More
Rich’s Story: Seizures for more than 50 years
This personal story submitted by Rich who has lived with psychomotor seizures for 60 years. I hope you enjoy getting to know Rich’s story and benefit from his experience as much as I have. Rich’s Story I have now had psychomotor seizures (along with a few grand mal) for 60 years. They … Read More
Chlo’s Story: Newly diagnosed with absence seizures
The Beginning I was in the car with my mum driving to school like I usually do. I felt fine and I didn’t know anything would happen. In school, I had Science after break. I went into class and I remember feeling dizzy and weird; then I can’t remember anything else. All … Read More
Brittany’s Story: How it all began
The beginning It all began when I was in middle school. I remember sitting down watching TV when suddenly I stood up to give my mom a hug and I fell down unexpectedly. I went to the hospital, and after some tests, they said I had a seizure. Even though I had … Read More
Scott’s Story: Neurosurgery Part 1 – Long-Term Monitoring
This personal story is Part 1 of a series of posts where Scott will chronicle his experience beginning with long-term monitoring and culminating in a brain surgery to manage his epilepsy. I hope you enjoy getting to know Scott’s story and benefit from his experience as much as I have. Scott’s Story … Read More