Epilepsy Talk

Epilepsy – a dirty little secret? 

February 12, 2026
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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?


Bullied because of epilepsy… 

February 2, 2026
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Like lions, they smell the difference…

Like hawks, they sweep down on you…

And like hyenas, they laugh and eat your heart out.


Epilepsy – a dirty little secret? 

January 16, 2026
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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?


Where’s the funding? Epilepsy as an orphan.

January 2, 2026
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Here are the facts, unhappy though they may be…

Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem – only migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease occur more frequently.

Yet, public and private funding for epilepsy research lags far behind other neurological afflictions, at $35 a patient (compared, for instance, with $129 for Alzheimer’s and $280 for multiple sclerosis).


Self-Driving Cars – The License to Drive?

December 15, 2025
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It’s not a dream. It’s a reality that’s happening NOW.

After losing his best friend to a car accident at age 18, Sebastian Thrun vowed that he would find a way to prevent fatal crashes caused by human error.

Now a professor of computer science at Stanford University, Thrun joined forces with Google in 2007 to develop cars that drive on autopilot.

And now, most major car companies have advanced self-driving car projects in the works.

From Audi to BMW, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Nissan, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Volvo.


Epilepsy and Brain Surgery — The Basics

August 7, 2025
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Since there so many different types of brain surgeries — and questions — I decided to learn about them and share my findings with you.


Autism — Who Has It?

June 10, 2025
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The autism rate has increased — 1 in 68 kids are now identified with the disorder.

The information that a child has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder often throws parents into an emotional tailspin.

And it’s no wonder why.


It’s YOUR Turn! 

March 29, 2025
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Need advice? Want to vent? This is the place for you.


Seizure free – a hope or a promise? 

March 4, 2025
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Is it a reality…a hope…or a promise?

Have you been there once for a visit? And then come back, to the land of falling down, shaking, quaking and blackouts.


Celebrities with Epilepsy

February 21, 2025
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There are some people who don’t turn a deaf ear to what everyone else doesn’t want to hear. The phobic fear of epilepsy.

For example, Greg Grunberg is a true “Hero.” Not just as a TV star but also as the spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation of America. He is joined in his support by:


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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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