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A neurologist talks about his own epilepsy… | August 27, 2024

In this eye-opening article from the New York Times, a neurologist talks about his own journey with epilepsy: his perceptions, other people’s reactions (not good) and how he decided to become a neurologist.

A wonderful account of the doctor as patient and “must” reading for anyone who has epilepsy…

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/seeing-epilepsy-from-the-patients-point-of-view/?emc=eta1

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  1. Effie Erhardt's avatar

    I Am VERY PROUD Of This Man Who Beat All Odds By Becoming A Most Wonderful And Compassionate Neurologist, Himself.
    Nothing Was Mentioned About *Family. But I Have To Believe He Had A POSITIVE Upbringing From Them. For It SOUNDS Like He Was Told: “You Can Do ANYTHING!” Does Not Mean He Was Told Those Words. But SOMETHING POSITIVE WORKED.

    Again. THANK YOU, My Phylis

    Agape ❤

    Effie Jane

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    Comment by Effie Erhardt — August 27, 2024 @ 11:49 PM

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    • Phylis Feiner Johnson's avatar

      Positive reinforcement goes a log way.

      Unfortunately, I was treated like a pariah.

      But in the end, I showed them anyway!!!

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      Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — August 28, 2024 @ 9:28 AM

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  2. The Mindful Migraine Blog's avatar

    Fascinating!
    Linda 🙂

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    Comment by The Mindful Migraine Blog — September 3, 2024 @ 6:42 AM

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    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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