Epilepsy Talk
Brag a little! What’s been your greatest success?
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For me, it’s living.
There was a time when I truly wanted to die.
Life was so out of control and I was so desperate, I saw death as the only way out.
Death was my siren song…whispering to me every day.
Seizure-free…a hope or a promise?
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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.
We all know, the only thing that remains the same is change.
Everything is in a state of flux. Drugs, science, our bodies, our brains.
From that you can choose hopelessness. Or hope.
Tags: angry, courage, drugs, Epilepsy, hope, hopelessness, information, perseverence, possibility, promise?, science, seizure-free, seizures, support, surgery, victim, VNS
Gratitude is the Attitude
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A wise woman once told me:
“When you wake up in the morning — before you get out of bed — think of 5 (or 10!) things that you’re really grateful for.”
(I think 10 is a bit of a stretch.)
That simple advice, changed my attitude. And my life.
Tags: attitude, caring, compassion, dedication, encouragement, generosity, gratitude, sensitive, strength, support
Some Stress and Anxiety Solutions…
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Sometimes my hands shake so much, I look like I’m leading a symphony. (Without a baton.) Legs too, I have to sit down.
Maybe you panic before a test, the very fear of having a seizure, social rejection, job anxieties, debt, fear of failure, an anticipated argument, holidays, fear of flying.
Or the daunting prospect of being alone without any support system. Or even death itself.
There are probably as many kinds of stress and panic attacks as there are those of us who suffer from them.
Tags: anxiety, celebrate, cognitive therapy, confront fears, cope, creativity, deep breathing, Epilepsy, fear, meditate, meds, music, panic, Panic Attacks, perfection, perspective, pro-active, reality, relaxation, solutions, stress, support, support groups, visualization, walking, worst case
Seizure Free – A Hope or a Promise?
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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.
We all know, the only thing that remains the same is change.
Everything is in a state of flux.
Drugs, science, our bodies, our brains.
From that you can choose hopelessness. Or hope.
Tags: angry, courage, drugs, Epilepsy, hope, hopelessness, information, perseverence, possibility, promise?, science, seizure-free, seizures, support, surgery, victim, VNS
Gratitude is the Attitude
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We have so much to be grateful for, especially me:
Tags: advice, attitude, caring, compassion, dedication, encouragement, gratitude, sensitive, share, smart, support, wise
Gratitude is the Attitude
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A wise woman once told me:
“When you wake up in the morning — before you get out of bed — think of 5 (or 10!) things that you’re really grateful for.”
(I think 10 is a bit of a stretch.)
That simple advice, changed my attitude. And my life.
Tags: attitude, caring, compassion, dedication, encouragement, generosity, gratitude, sensitive, strength, support
Autism — Who Has It?
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The autism rate has increased — 1 in 68 kids are now identified with the disorder. 20-30% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop epilepsy. And children whose language skills regress before they turn 3 have been found to have a higher risk of developing epilepsy.
Tags: autism spectrum disorder, costs, early indicators, education plans, Epilepsy, facts, figures, help, medication, parenting, services, support, therapy
Your Child Has Just Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy…
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The diagnosis comes in. It’s epilepsy.
Your heart drops to the bottom of your stomach. You may panic…or cry…or call in the troops for support.
Whether your child is an infant, toddler, grade schooler, adolescent or young adult, how you behave now will make a world of difference to their future.
Here are some resources to help you help your child…
Great Epilepsy Resources
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Below are some helpful epilepsy links — websites for support, awareness and useful information.
Tags: Epilepsy, epilepsy resources, forums, information, links, support, treatments
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