Top 5 Apps To Relieve Stress For Those Living With Epilepsy
For many people living with epilepsy, stress can trigger seizures. Living with epilepsy requires stress management. Apps designed to relieve stress, can be instrumental in preventing seizure activity while also…
Why I Post On Social Media About Epilepsy
Social media is a way to connect with people all around the world. A grand stage to stand on and educate, inspire, encourage, even network from the comfort of your…
4 Things I Do To Stay Seizure Safe
Safety is so important. Especially if you’re living with a chronic illness like epilepsy. You should always be prepared. Although my seizures are fairly controlled, I still put safety first.…
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 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…
8 Life Hacks To Manage Your Epilepsy
Living with epilepsy can be tricky but there are some life hacks that can make it a whole lot easier. Such as: Be an expert Researching your condition allows for…
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…
15 Uplifting Epilepsy Quotes To Get You Through Tough Days
When I was diagnosed with epilepsy, I was broken and couldn’t utter a word. How could I express my feelings of loneliness and confusion? I felt helpless inside of a…
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…
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…
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%…
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,…
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…
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…
