The Pros and Cons of Epilepsy Facebook Groups
Lately, I’ve been thinking about all the support I’ve gained online over the past few years. I’m so thankful for the friendships I’ve made with fellow epilepsy warriors through social media (including Epilepsy Facebook Groups)…
Ever Think About Joining a Support Group? Do It!
When I went to my first support group many years ago, I had all these expectations about what it would be like. I imagined a very stuffy group of people who only wanted to complain…
3 Purple Recipes to Celebrate Purple Month!
March is Purple Month where we get to raise awareness of epilepsy and go above and beyond in talking about and sharing our epilepsy journeys. This can be done in so many ways but sharing…
3 Easy Ways to Spread Awareness on Purple Day
March 26th is Purple Day, an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. Many people will be wearing purple to show their support, but if you’re looking for any other ideas to…
Dating with Epilepsy
A question I get asked a lot is “When do I tell someone I’m dating that I have epilepsy?” and my answer to this question is “Whenever you feel it’s right!” There are pros and…
Epilepsy and Anxiety
I had my first anxiety attack when I was 16, shortly after I had my first tonic clonic seizure. From there, I’ve experienced daily anxiety around everyday life and living with epilepsy. Many people have…