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™: Jenny LaBaw on Epilepsy and Fitness
As a fitness professional, I encourage other people living with epilepsy (and their families) to focus on their health. This means sleeping well, keeping stress low, eating healthy and keeping active. … Read More
Traveling with Epilepsy: A Sleepover
Whether it’s hiking in Spain or a sleepover at a friend’s house, having Epilepsy presents challenges to overcome.… Read More
Traveling with Epilepsy: A Pharmacy in Croatia
My husband and I decided to do a weekend getaway to Zadar, Croatia. Part of going on vacation with epilepsy is doing the pill count thing. … Read More
Traveling with Epilepsy: A seizure in Buenos Aires
After college I moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina to teach English. The thought of being tethered to my neurologist and pharmacy drove me insane! Being told that I couldn’t travel alone simply inspired me to do so! The fact is, having epilepsy means you have a higher risk of early death, which for me translates to “experience what life has to offer, right now!”… Read More
Traveling with Epilepsy: Takeoff!
Meet Maureen Knorr, Living Well With Epilepsy’s newest writer. She’s traveling with epilepsy around the world – pills and all. I hope you enjoy her lighthearted approach to what can be some pretty complicated situations.… Read More
A Mother’s Day Story: On Being a Mom with Epilepsy
My life is the same as any other Mom. I wake up in the morning to my kids in my bed snuggled in next to me. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The difference in my case, however, is that heavy stress and lack of sleep are seizure triggers for me. … Read More
Dan’s Story: Running with seizures and not even know it
Knee tendinitis, ankles that sprain easily … most marathon runners are nagged by a particular body part that is prone to injury. My nag is my head. I have epilepsy that, for whatever reason, tends to be provoked by running. I’ll be in the middle of a run, cruising along, feeling great, and – bam! – suddenly have a seizure. Bummer when you’re trying to set a personal record.… Read More