Epilepsy Talk

Lefties unite!

May 15, 2023
7 Comments

So you have epilepsy. And you’re left-handed. Is it a curse…a blessing…or a challenge?

Well, you’re not exactly alone.

Between six and sixteen percent of people today are left-handed. And guess what?

Left-handedness is also associated with a higher incidence of epilepsy. Gee, what a surprise!

But, here’s the good news…


There’s a hidden artist inside you!

January 12, 2022
4 Comments

Maybe you’re an artist…actor…architect…painter…poet…philosopher…singer…or someone you just don’t know.

Because, quite simply, there’s another side to that electrical mischief that epilepsy produces.


Epilepsy Hall of Fame

April 7, 2020
21 Comments

Since the dawn of time, epilepsy has affected millions of people — from beggars to kings.

It’s one of the oldest conditions and also one of the most misunderstood, although legions of accomplished people have shared the stigma…


Lefties Unite!

August 17, 2019
18 Comments

So you have epilepsy.  And you’re left-handed.  Is it a curse…a blessing…or a challenge?

Well, you’re not exactly alone.  Between six and sixteen percent of people today are left-handed. And guess what? 

Left-handedness is also associated with a higher incidence of epilepsy. 

Gee, what a surprise!

But, here’s the good news…


There’s a hidden artist inside you!

August 15, 2015
7 Comments

Maybe you’re an artist…actor…architect…painter…poet…philosopher…singer…or someone you just don’t know.

Because, quite simply, there’s another side to that electrical mischief that epilepsy produces.

Some types of epilepsy can spark inspiration, enhance creativity and bring out the latent artist in you.

It’s just waiting to be discovered…


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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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