7 Things I Do That Strengthen My Mental Health While Living With Epilepsy
Living with epilepsy is layers deep. Itโs not solely experiencing seizures. Not only are those of us impacted physically but mentally too. The CDC reports that as many as 30%…
10 Essentials to Pack for a Hospital Stay
If I donโt come prepared then I can prepare to be extremely bored during my hospital stay. If you or your loved one has an overnight or lengthy hospital stay,…
7 Ways My Epilepsy Reshaped Me
Before my epilepsy diagnosis, I never owned my health and well-being. Now itโs one of the main focuses of my daily life. My head used to be โburied in the…
6 Embarrassing Seizure Symptoms
Life with epilepsy can sometimes be frustrating, to say the least. Your body loses control of itself, and despite doing everything right, it continues to cause a plethora of side…
How To Stay Seizure Safe At Home
After my epilepsy diagnosis, I had to learn how to stay safe in the safest place I knew. Home. As a stay at home wife with epilepsy, it takes methodical…
No-Fail Ways To Remember To Take Your Medication
We’ve all forgotten to take our medicine at some time in the past! Itโs human to forget a dose or take it late, so donโt panic if it happens. When…
Hereโs Why Epilepsy Needs Better Representation
Seizures can be scary. Theyโre not fun to have and theyโre not fun to watch. But does that mean we should be silent? I feel compelled to talk about something…
5 Lessons I Have Learned Living With Epilepsy
I wasnโt given a choice in having epilepsy but I did have a choice in how I dealt with it. I didnโt anticipate becoming chronically ill. I wasnโt prepared for…
7 Code Words Those With Epilepsy Understand
Epilepsy is its own challenge and also has its own language that only those with the condition can fully understand. And when youโre in the midst of symptoms like brain…
5 Mistakes Iโve Made With Epilepsy
Learning to live with a chronic illness can be challenging. There is no shortage of new things to learn and juggle. Mistakes are bound to happen and Iโve made plenty…
Getting Out Of My Chronic Illness Comfort Zone
Have you ever heard the quote โGet comfortable being uncomfortableโโฆ.? Thatโs a clear statement for those of us living with a chronic illness. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can…
5 Ways to Battle Back Isolation While Living With Epilepsy
What those with an outside perspective might not understand is how epilepsy can affect your mental health. Many people believe that living with epilepsy is just experiencing the physical aspect…
7 Ways to Support a Friend with Epilepsy
Throughout our lives, we are likely to have a friend who is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Sometimes we know exactly what to do, other times weโre clueless. There are…
5 Things Everyone Should Understand About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is widely misunderstood due to lack of awareness. There are so many aspects to the condition that most are unaware of. Have a look at 5 things everyone should…
8 Best Apps To Help Tackle Epilepsy
Living with epilepsy is more than just knowing your seizure triggers, current medication, and dosage. Apps designed to manage epilepsy can help you to take a practical approach to your…
How To Keep Your Relationship Rock Solid Despite Living With Epilepsy
How To Keep Your Relationship Rock Solid Despite Living With Epilepsy Having a medical condition such as epilepsy, can have an effect on even the greatest of relationships. The one…