7 Things It’s Okay To Do Living With Epilepsy
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is a life changing experience. It becomes a matter of adjustment and adaptation. It becomes a matter of limitation and certain sacrifices. Undertakings to…
10 Things People Don’t Realize I’m Doing Because I Have Epilepsy
To an outsider, things like choosing water over coffee or leaving a social event early might look like a reflection of your personality. But to a person with epilepsy, these…
5 Pros Of Talking About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that causes recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is stigmatized, misunderstood, feared, overlooked and therefore grossly under-funded. I’ve lived with epilepsy for almost fifteen years. Talking…
Catamenial Epilepsy And Me
Yep. I’m going there. That awkward, not-often talked about subject coupled with epilepsy. First thing’s first. That time of the month sucks. An unwelcome guest that barges in and makes…
ReLeafPack Review: Bounce Back With This Cold Pack
Headaches…are a headache! They’re painful, terrible for your quality of life, and awful for productivity. Following a seizure, I experience terrible headaches known as postictal headaches. A postictal headache is…
7 Things I Do That Strengthen My Mental Health While Living With Epilepsy
Living with epilepsy is layers deep. It’s not solely experiencing seizures. Not only are those of us impacted physically but mentally too. The CDC reports that as many as 30%…
7 Ways My Epilepsy Reshaped Me
Before my epilepsy diagnosis, I never owned my health and well-being. Now it’s one of the main focuses of my daily life. My head used to be “buried in the…
5 Lessons I Have Learned Living With Epilepsy
I wasn’t given a choice in having epilepsy but I did have a choice in how I dealt with it. I didn’t anticipate becoming chronically ill. I wasn’t 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 you’re in the midst of symptoms like brain…
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…
Getting Out Of My Chronic Illness Comfort Zone
Have you ever heard the quote “Get comfortable being uncomfortable”….? That’s a clear statement for those of us living with a chronic illness. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can…
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…
A Letter to Myself the Day After My Epilepsy Diagnosis
“Life with epilepsy doesn’t come with a handbook. We write it as we go along.” You’ve been diagnosed with epilepsy. Where do you go from here? I know you’ve felt…
Setting Boundaries with Epilepsy – What You Need to Know
Living with a chronic illness means learning to get comfortable setting boundaries and saying “no”. My epilepsy diagnosis required placing certain actions and activities on the back burner to avoid…
How I Exercise While Living with Epilepsy | Plus What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Gym
This is a topic that many people have reached out to me in regards to and as someone who avidly takes part in exercise, I find it beneficial and very…
Understanding Brain Fog And Epilepsy
Speaking candidly, alongside seizures, brain fog is one of the most difficult – and sometimes exhausting – parts of living with epilepsy. What does brain fog feel like? Brain fog…
