“I Have Epilepsy and I Define IT.”

I recently read Bryan Farley’s blog post “Defining Epilepsy and Creativity” which was part of November’s Living Well with Epilepsy Blog Relay.

He talked about how people usually say, “I have epilepsy, but it doesn’t define me.”  Of course, we are more than our epilepsy.  This is the message that we want the world to know.  However, he changed this phrase to say, “I have epilepsy and I define IT.”  His rationale is that we as people with epilepsy should acknowledge our epilepsy and the role it takes in our lives.  Then, we can work to advocate for ourselves. 

Announcement: Epilepsy Support Network Holiday Party TOMORROW!

Tomorrow evening, December 11, 2015, from 6 – 9 pm, Pacific Time, the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County will host their annual Holiday Party at the First Presbyterian Church in Westminster, CA.  The address is 7702 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683.

It will be a good opportunity to socialize with others who live with the challenges of epilepsy.  There will be a dinner, warm drinks, a talent show, activities for teens, and to top it off, a visit from Santa!

Please RSVP by calling 714-916-0456 or emailing rsvp@epilepsysupportnet.org.  Despite the December 8 RSVP due date, there is still space remaining.  Don't be shy!

The Importance of Sleep and How to Achieve It

We all know that sleep is important, especially for people with epilepsy.  Lack of sleep can be a seizure trigger.  However, there are many benefits of a good night’s sleep which will make us all healthier, more energetic, and happier.