Managing Stress with Epilepsy by Integrating Gratitude
Integrating gratitude into your daily life, from morning mindfulness to evening reflection, can enhance your emotional resilience and well-being. … Read More
My perspective on gratitude
It’s not always easy, this life and feeling grateful, especially when epilepsy is in the mix. So, I wanted to share a little about my perspective on gratitude.… Read More
Mindfulness meets epilepsy management
For individuals with epilepsy, mindfulness can be particularly beneficial in managing our seizure threshold.… Read More
Lainie’s story: A journey of mindful acceptance with epilepsy
Lainie shares her journey of mindful acceptance with epilepsy. She exposes her inner struggle and recognizes the importance of self-love.… Read More
ABOUT EPILEPSY
How Many People are Living with Epilepsy Worldwide?
Epilepsy Worldwide Since I’ve been living with epilepsy for 40 years, and I’ve worked in health advocacy for more than 25, I can confidently say it’s time for the epilepsy community to get it together when it comes to reporting how many people are living and dying as a result of epilepsy … Read More
10 Tips to Find a Great Neurologist
Finding a doctor is hard enough. But when add a seizure (and possibly epilepsy) to the mix it can be pretty daunting. I’ve put together some tips to help.… Read More
ABOUT LIVING WELL WITH EPILEPSY
Real World Advice
on Living With Epilepsy
I’m Jessica Keenan Smith, Founder and CEO, of Living Well With Epilepsy and I’m living with epilepsy just like you. Welcome to this trusted online source for anyone impacted by epilepsy. I believe we can have more impact with better communication, so this resource works to bridge the gap between the scientific and patient communities. Get your free epilepsy guide today!
EPILEPSY MINDFULNESS
New Epilepsy Scholarship Program
Epilepsy Scholarship If you are planning to take classes at a 2 or 4 year university or college or toward a trade or certification program in the fall of 2025, and are living with epilepsy you may be eligible for this scholarship. The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Opportunity Fund This scholarship … Read More
Recharge Your Batteries: Make Time for Joy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) reminds us to recharge our emotional batteries and make time for joy. This can be especially important during the holidays.… Read More
Tune into Your Body: Mindfulness for Detecting Early Seizure Signs
Mindfulness is a powerful DBT skill that can significantly enhance your ability to manage epilepsy by detecting early seizure signs.… Read More
Calm Your Nervous System with the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a simple yet effective DBT tool to calm your nervous system, especially useful for epilepsy management. … Read More