Why I Am Open About My Epilepsy
There is still to this day such a stigma attached to the condition of epilepsy. It is viewed at as a literal disease by some. Something that you can catch…
Anxiety and Epilepsy: How To Put A Stop To It Before It Puts A Stop To You
“Anxiety is one little tree in your forest. Step back and look at the whole forest.” Unknown Anxiety. A faceless beast that affects us all at some time or another.…
5 Ways I Stay Positive Living With Epilepsy
Epilepsy has one job, and one job only. To attempt to make our lives a living hell. We have one job too as epilepsy fighters. To return the favor. You…
If I Have A Seizure: A Call For Compassion
“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love,…
Thank You Epilepsy
“Trust the timing of your life.” I strongly believe with all of my heart, that everything happens for a reason. That my epilepsy diagnosis was holding hands with a much bigger, grander plan…
Positive Affirmations To Rise Above Epilepsy
“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” Collecting positive thoughts and affirmations, and storing them in your mind,…
Epilepsy In Relationships
“No trial is so large we can’t overcome it together.” Elder Neil L. Andersen Having a medical condition such as epilepsy, it can have an effect on even the greatest of relationships. The one who is…
How I Explain What A Seizure Feels Like
Sure there’s “getting used to” seizures after having the condition for so long, but there really is no getting buddy-buddy with them I’m sure we can all agree to that.…
Five Reasons I Love My Life Even More Because Of My Epilepsy
“Inhale the future, exhale the past.” I have read quite a few articles about the difficulty of depression and the possibility of losing ones identity after becoming diagnosed with epilepsy, and how…
The Best Things About Living With Epilepsy
Whether you are going in and out of epilepsy testing, battling seizures or even experiencing side effects from the treatment you are taking to battle your seizures at times, turn to…
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Epilepsy Diagnosis
We are two days away from kicking off Purple Day 2015! Recognizing survivors, supporting those currently battling epilepsy, remembering loved ones we’ve lost all around the world and educating everyone about this condition that…
What The Doctors Didn’t Tell Me The Day Of My Diagnosis
If I could impart a few words of wisdom and encouragement to my fellow epilepsy journeyers: Don’t ever give up! The day of my diagnosis, the month of December, there…
The Mozart Effect & Epilepsy
“The earth has music for those who listen.” Shakesphere There are many different types of medicines and remedies throughout our world today. Ranging from conventional (traditional), alternative, complementary, herbal, therapeutic, to standard…
You Have Epilepsy: Now What? – 14 Positive Steps For The Journey Ahead
14 Positive Steps For The Journey Ahead Speak positive! Think positive! Set aside fear and doubt Eat well and stay active Learn about your condition Keep in touch with family/friends…
Illuminating Dreams – Stewart Street Bridge
“Faith is the bridge between where I am and the place God is taking me.” In 2012, I created an event entitled The Global Shine Your Light For Epilepsy Awareness…
In The Beginning
In The Beginning… My epilepsy journey began in December of ‘08. I was a newlywed of 4 months! My husband had gone off to work and I awoke early excited…
