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Confessions of 20 Years with Epilepsy… 

May 7, 2024
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When I was first diagnosed as a teen, no one knew what to do with me.

My parents refused to use the “E” word. People treated me like I was some kind of pariah. (Which didn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy either).

Guys never called back for a second date.

The Dilantin made me feel like a zombie…I even went into a coma once…


Who goes to Florida in May?

May 2, 2024
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Me.

Certainly not for the heat and humidity, but to see my my beloved niece.


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If You Didn’t Have Epilepsy, How Would You Change Your Life? 

April 30, 2024
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I have to admit, I’d still be a writer. Writing is my passion, it’s what gets me up in the morning and I couldn’t imagine living without it.

Yes, sometimes I can’t find the keyboard, sometimes I can’t think straight and sometimes, I can’t concentrate.


Return from the edge…

April 27, 2024
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I almost died.

For a while I couldn’t even read.

My brain needed rebooting.

They told me my heart had stopped.

I was lucky to be alive.


BEWARE! AED Safety Risks Withheld

April 22, 2024
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A study by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that a fifth of U.S. neurologists appear unaware of serious drug safety risks associated with various anti-epilepsy drugs, potentially jeopardizing the health of patients who could be just as effectively treated with safer alternative medications.


360 recommended life hacks you can trust…

April 18, 2024
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For 30 years, U.S. News & World Report’s rankings and advice have served as a valuable reference when making life’s toughest decisions.

They’ve rated the Best Hospitals, Best Colleges, and Best Insurance to guide readers through some of life’s most complicated decisions.

Take a look at some of the top categories their users have found helpful.


Is your medication out of stock? Here’s how to get it anyway.

April 13, 2024
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The pharmaceutical supply chain is broken, but if you’re facing a drug shortage, you have more power than you think…


12 things your doctor won’t tell you… 

April 10, 2024
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Modern medicine can do miraculous things — but every test and treatment has its downside.

And your doctor may not disclose the dangers without prompting, a recent survey finds.


Chocolate for the brain? 

April 5, 2024
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Yes. You’ve got it.

If you don’t believe me, look at this statistic: places where chocolate consumption is highest have the most Nobel Prize recipients!

Here’s the deal…


Epilepsy and Romance — Getting Personal 

April 1, 2024
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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.


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    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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