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Friday, February 23, 2024
Sharing My Journey of Hope
I had my first seizure in 2022. I was eight months pregnant. I had never had any symptoms before, and I had no warning signs. I was teaching in my 2nd...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Finding What Works for Me
In 1996, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after having a tonic-clonic seizure early one morning. I remember coughing as I regained consciousness. I...
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
I Won't Hide Anymore
I've experienced the tight grip of epilepsy my entire adult life. In 2013, I needed answers as to why I was experiencing dizzy spells, so I went to...
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Motivated to Make A Difference
I was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) about ten years ago when I had two documented tonic-clonic seizures. Not only was I diagnosed with...
Friday, February 02, 2024
Overcoming the Challenges of Living With Seizures
I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12. My first seizure occurred during our family vacation while I was wading in the waves at the beach. My...
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Overcoming Challenges To Make a Difference
My name is Sophia, and I am 20 years old. I have lived with epilepsy for 13 years, since I was diagnosed at 7 years old. My epilepsy is caused by a...
Monday, January 22, 2024
Finding My Strength in a Supportive Community
Epilepsy caused a significant turning point in my life. It all started when I was 13 years old. I had my very first seizure at almost midnight on my...
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Matthew's Journey With Dravet Syndrome
Matthew was diagnosed with epilepsy at 7 months old. We were convinced it was a one-time seizure. His siblings witnessed it and said he looked like a...
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Accepting the "New" Me
I was diagnosed with focal onset and generalized epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures in July of 2023 after having a seizure at work. The subsequent...
Monday, December 11, 2023
Don't Let Epilepsy Define You
In October of 2021, I was 14 years old and a freshman in high school eating lunch when my first tonic-clonic seizure occurred. I had my second tonic...