We’ve gathered personal stories from people around the world who are also living with epilepsy so we can gain strength from each other’s experience.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is hard but lots of women who have epilepsy have happy, healthy babies. Thankfully there's a supportive group of moms to connect with who've been through it. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Accepting Epilepsy
Accepting epilepsy as a part of my everyday life only happened when I felt the slightest bit of control and ownership over this new obstacle. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Does hot weather affect epilepsy?
When warmer weather rolls around I begin to wonder does hot weather affect epilepsy? Well, turns out I wasn't the only one wondering. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Epilepsy and Pesticides
You may have heard about the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen. What I didn’t realize is the Environmental Working Group (EWG) updates this list each year. And that there may be a link between... Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Would you date someone with epilepsy?
Personally I'm grateful on so many levels that I'm not dating anymore. If I had to start again it would be bad. Mainly because I'm super awkward. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Recovery Days
I'm still struggling to deal with the concept that living with epilepsy means there are going need to be recovery days. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Epilepsy and Stigma
Okay so I’ll be honest the topic of epilepsy and stigma is a bit of a bugaboo of mine. But I promise to spare you the soapbox today and make it interactive. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Nutrition and Epilepsy
When it comes to nutrition and epilepsy, well, my comfort food is pizza. But now I have epilepsy, cancer, heart disease, & alzheimer's hanging over me it can't hurt to look into eating a little... Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Epilepsy and Religion
Here we take a look at two different perspectives on the question of epilepsy and religion. On one side faith provided strength while on the other side faith meant losing a community of loved ones. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Racing Toward Seizure Freedom
Former TV news anchor and marathon runner Sarah Carlson shares about her journey with epilepsy as she races toward seizure freedom. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Pushing the limits of my epilepsy
A few years ago, my family took a vacation that was not only relaxing, but gave me the chance to push the limits of my epilepsy in ways that surprised me. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Change of Scenery Can Make a World of Difference
Lauren shares how a change of scenery made a world of difference as she adjusted to her new diagnosis of epilepsy. Read More