5 Seizure Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Seizure triggers are events or circumstances that may provoke seizures. Every person with epilepsy is different and so are their triggers. Identifying and avoiding seizure triggers can help prevent seizure…
9 Ways To Manage Stress While Living With Epilepsy
Stress is unavoidable—but it is manageable. “Among other factors, stress has been reported as the most frequent trigger for seizures in people with epilepsy.” – National Institutes of Health The…
8 Things To Keep Track Of In Your Epilepsy Diary
Epilepsy diaries serve as a good tool to help you. In teamwork with your doctor, find the best treatment options for managing your seizures and epilepsy. Following my epilepsy diagnosis,…
7 Must-Have Shark Tank Products For Epilepsy Living
Living with a chronic illness involves change. There are certain tasks and activities that you can no longer participate in because it could put you at risk of provoking a…
10 Essentials to Pack for a Hospital Stay
If I don’t 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,…
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! It’s human to forget a dose or take it late, so don’t panic if it happens. When…
Here’s Why Epilepsy Needs Better Representation
Seizures can be scary. They’re not fun to have and they’re not fun to watch. But does that mean we should be silent? I feel compelled to talk about something…
5 Mistakes I’ve 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 I’ve made plenty…
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 we’re 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…
Things to Consider When Choosing a Doctor
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is one of the hardest things that can happen to us in our lifetime. I was 22 when epilepsy unexpectedly barged through the doors…
5 Helpful Tips for Traveling with Epilepsy
Ready to hit the open road or hop on the plane to head to that tropical island or that world-renowned national park? Not until you’ve secured everything revolving around your…
7 Things Not to Feel Guilty About Living with Epilepsy
Becoming diagnosed with epilepsy is a life-altering event. Epilepsy does not care about your age, or the time within your life. This condition can happen to anyone. Some are introduced…
