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New Epilepsy Diagnosis — Now What?

February 6, 2020
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You’re scared. Who wouldn’t be?
The docs. There are lots of terrific ones.
The tests. They can actually help to correctly diagnose your epilepsy.
I’ll die. Not very likely.
My life is over. No, it’s not, but it will change…

Posted in Epilepsy, Tips
Tags: auras, Epilepsy, fear, first aid, forums, help, ignorance, knowledge, Neurologist, prejudice, seizure diary, support groups, tests, triggers, websites

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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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