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Epilepsy quotes to inspire you…

January 13, 2024
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With the new year here, I thought you might enjoy some positivity to carry you through the year.

Wishing you a new year of health and happiness, love and light, every day of 2024.

Here are some quotes that have inspired me:


From the rain, into the snow…

January 8, 2024
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I know it doesn’t sound too bright, but I’m going from crummy weather to worse.

We scheduled a get-away to make up for the fact that I was sick at Christmastime.


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2024 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors

January 4, 2024
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Below is a compilation by website forum members who have had positive personal experiences with docs over the years.

This list is based on recommendations and, of course, is purely subjective.

But it might be helpful for anyone looking for a good Neurologist…Epileptologist…Neurosurgeon…or Pediatric Doctor.

NOTE: The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) provides a directory of specialized epilepsy centers in the U.S. along with other useful information about epilepsy.

https://www.naec-epilepsy.org/about-epilepsy-centers/find-an-epilepsy-center/


2024 Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery

January 2, 2024
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The U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of hospitals is considered the pre-eminent source for excellence.

For the present ranking, U.S. News evaluated 1,245 hospitals and ranked the top 50 that treat many challenging neurological patients for brain hemorrhage, conditions affecting the central nervous system, spinal disorders and injuries, degenerative nervous system diagnoses such as MS, care for stroke, seizures, meningitis and more.

Details of each hospital’s performance in Neurology & Neurosurgery are linked from the listings below. 

Find top hospitals in the treatment of stroke or back and spinal surgery, or neurologists near you.


Happy New Year!

December 31, 2023
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A new year comes…

we forge ahead, hoping for health and happiness…


What was the closest you came to divulging your “dirty little secret”?

December 27, 2023
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I have to admit that I got my job by lying.

Don’t ask, don’t tell.

Anyway, it worked for me.

And it would have been bad for their insurance.

So one day, the copy machine outside my office caught fire.


Wishing You A Blessed Christmas…

December 24, 2023
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Christmas is a time of giving and sharing…

Offering the best of you to the ones you love.


25 Companies Hiring for Remote, Work-From-Home Jobs

December 20, 2023
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This website lists companies that have remote jobs which may be great for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.


Epilepsy, Employment and the Law

December 17, 2023
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Here are some tips for interviewing, work and also your legal rights.


28 ways to boost energy instantly

December 14, 2023
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“I feel like I’m burning the candle at both ends.” All burned out.

Is it epilepsy? Is it chemistry?

It’s more than that. It’s resignation. Depression. No way out.

So, it should be no surprise that studies show:

Fatigue was more frequent in epilepsy patients than controls or general population.

Depression and sleep-related problems affected fatigue in epilepsy patients.

And the frequency of fatigue was 47.1% in adult patients with epilepsy.

WHAT DO I DO?


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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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