Epilepsy Talk
How were YOU first diagnosed with epilepsy?
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I almost drowned in the shower.
It had three round shower heads on the wall with one more huge one overhead. And a heavy plate-glass door that was like trying to get out of a vault!
All of a sudden, I felt the blood rush through my toes (that’s what it felt like) and I knew I had to get out. Or drown.
Why would a psychiatrist be embarrassed?
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“I’m a psychiatrist and even I kept my mental health meds a secret.
Treating Seizures – 7 Amazing New Breakthroughs
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What if you could predict an oncoming seizure in time for you stop it? Or even prevent it?
That day may be coming sooner than you think, thanks to these seven new technologies.
Tags: Brain Sensors, Cell Transplantation, Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, Focal Cooling, Gene Therapy, Neuroengineering, Vaccines
Some Stress and Anxiety Solutions…
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Sometimes my hands shake so much, I look like I’m leading a symphony. (Without a baton.) Legs too, I have to sit down.
Maybe you panic before a test, the very fear of having a seizure, social rejection, job anxieties, debt, fear of failure, an anticipated argument, holidays, fear of flying.
Or the daunting prospect of being alone without any support system. Or even death itself.
Doctors distracted by electronic devices…
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Do you know what happens during surgery?
Cut…open…correct…sew.
Maybe some background music. Hip if the doctor likes that. Or classical.
Well, not exactly.
You might be surprised. Or horrified to learn the truth.
Conditions commonly misdiagnosed as epilepsy…
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A moment of unresponsiveness …the inability to recall what just happened…convulsions or jerking movements…sudden stiffness of the body.
These are classic symptoms of an epilepsy seizure — triggered by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
And while these symptoms may indicate epilepsy, other brain abnormalities or injuries could also lead to seizures.
Having a seizure doesn’t automatically mean you have epilepsy. And without testing, the diagnosis – or misdiagnosis – can be pretty scary.
What is your favorite joke?
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Ok, folks. Time to put your humor hat on here.
We’re looking for some pure fun.
So, bring it on.
We could use a laugh each day!
Epilepsy and Romance — Getting Personal
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Friendship…trust…caring…sharing…romance.
The question is; how do you get there?
Especially when you have epilepsy?
Well for me, it was a very rocky road.
Epilepsy – a dirty little secret?
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Why would you say: “I have epilepsy.”
To be included — or excluded?
To be accepted — or rejected?
To be understood — or misunderstood?
3 rituals that can make you happy
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Here’s what you and I can learn from the people who really have the answers:
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