Epilepsy Talk

Anger and Epilepsy: WHY ME? 

October 12, 2023
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Suddenly, you’re feeling edgy. Lashing out at loved ones for no reason at all. It’s not anybody’s fault. It’s that old familiar enemy. Epilepsy. Again.

Why me? Why now? It’s not fair.


Dating disasters…

July 26, 2023
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When I was a teen I fell down, walked into walls, bumped into virtually everything in my path, and almost drowned in the shower.

So, you can imagine what a disaster dating was.


Epilepsy — a dirty little secret?

August 15, 2022
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To be included — or excluded?

To be accepted — or rejected?

To be understood — or misunderstood?


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?


The Hill-Burton Act: The Government’s Best-Kept Secret

September 15, 2019
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Years ago, two men with the last names of Hill and Burton created a bill which assists people with medical expenses, unable to pay them.

It’s only for people of limited financial means. 

However, if you Google “Hill-Burton Act” or go to https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/facilities.html you’ll find a gold mine of information about who qualifies, which facilities are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost health care and how to apply.


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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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