International Epilepsy Day Celebration in Turkey

International Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday of February. This year, it was on February 11, 2019. I happened to come across an article just now about a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey that was lit in purple to raise awareness about epilepsy. This kind of symbolic action is meaningful and is a first step in removing the stigma of epilepsy, especially in those countries with less access to healthcare and education.

https://www.dailysabah.com/istanbul/2019/02/12/istanbuls-bridges-light-up-in-purple-to-mark-international-epilepsy-day

Living with the Vagus Nerve Stimulator—Going on 5 Years

It’s been almost five years since I’ve lived with the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS). I had it implanted in late November 2014 and activated at the beginning of December 2014. See my posts:

https://soosepilepsycorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-truth-about-vagus-nerve-stimulator.html

https://soosepilepsycorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/vagus-nerve-stimulator-vns-update.html.