Epilepsy Talk

How were YOU first diagnosed with epilepsy?

March 7, 2022
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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.


How were YOU first diagnosed with epilepsy?

December 17, 2020
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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!


What is YOUR story?

August 7, 2020
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When did you find out that you had epilepsy?

How?

What did you do after being diagnosed? 

How do you cope with it now?


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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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