Author: Desirea Leal

Photosensitive Epilepsy (PSE) is defined by seizures that are caused by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns or regular moving patterns. It affects about one out of every 4,000 people in the world. It is important to note, however, that people with or without epilepsy… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Photosensitive Epilepsy

The warm months of summer can be an amazing time filled with barbeques, poolside drinks, and long vacations. Yet, people living with a chronic condition, such as epilepsy, may worry about the summer months. After all, evidence suggests that alterations in weather conditions, especially during spring and summer, can trigger a seizure. While this concern… Continue reading Summer Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When Living with Epilepsy

Approximately 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day, yet people continue to misconstrue what exactly this condition is all about. This is because, even though epilepsy is a common condition, understanding it can be challenging. Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, aims to bring epilepsy awareness to the forefront.  Purple Day is observed every… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Purple Day

An epilepsy diagnosis can often be scary and confusing. When a child is diagnosed with epilepsy, they will have a lot of questions about their new condition and what is happening to their bodies. Medical terminology and complex explanations will only confuse them further, which is why it is important to approach the topic with… Continue reading Books to Explain Epilepsy to a Child

Did you know that 20% of Americans feel nervous around someone with epilepsy? That’s a fact we shared on our Instagram and Facebook pages this month. If a neurological condition like epilepsy isn’t understood, or is feared by many adults, it is unlikely that they will have the information needed to educate their children. Children should be taught at… Continue reading Epilepsy and empathy – how to help your child relate to people with epilepsy

For people living with epilepsy, the threshold for seizures increases when they contract infections like the flu. The cause of this is yet unknown, however, other well-known triggers such as excessive stress, sleep deprivation and the inability to keep food down while having the flu, could make the seizures more likely. Fevers are known triggers… Continue reading How to Keep Safe During the Flu Season

People living with a chronic condition, such as epilepsy, tend to be treated by others as “different”. This can be aggravating, to say the least! Our loved ones living with epilepsy are the same as any other person, but we should give them extra support.  Support doesn’t always mean listening to a problem and finding… Continue reading WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH EPILEPSY

Parents of children with epilepsy always worry about their child having a seizure. The Covid-19 Pandemic has only added to their worries. While there is no evidence that having epilepsy can make an individual more prone to catching the Corona Virus or having more severe Covid symptoms, children (and adults) who have other conditions alongside… Continue reading Covid-Safety For Children With Epilepsy

More than 50 million people worldwide live with epilepsy, yet it’s still a misunderstood condition lacking awareness and understanding in the general community. Often, due to stigmas, people living with epilepsy try to conceal their condition from those around them. If you’re spending a lot of time with someone who has seizures, and they trust… Continue reading WHAT NOT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WITH EPILEPSY