Announcement: Scholarships for People with Epilepsy

Sponsored by Lundbeck, CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) is offering a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000 for people living with epilepsy, family members, and caregivers. It is “to be used toward coursework to advance personal knowledge in research, health education, advocacy and/or awareness in relation to their experiences with epilepsy.”

This is a very good opportunity for people who want to pursue their education in health care or advocacy to make a difference. I recommend that you look at it and apply for a scholarship if you are interested. The deadline is April 15, 2019.

https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/scholarships/?utm_source=1+-+General+List&utm_campaign=5938f92385-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_18_08_45&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_daad723502-5938f92385-258741493

Holiday Stress and Epilepsy

Surprise! We are now in the swing of the holiday season, the most joyous time of the year, or so they say. However, this time of year of family gatherings causes stress and anxiety, if not depression for many. And for people with epilepsy, it can be a very difficult time because the normal routine of life is disrupted.

Thank You President George H.W. Bush

Today, we are celebrating the life of former President George H.W. Bush. I was watching the memorial service on television (which is still ongoing) and hearing all the moving accounts of his life made me realize what an amazing impact he has had on our world.

He treated everyone as a friend, was loyal, but also enjoyed life to the fullest. His early near-death experience as a navy pilot and the loss of his crew taught him to cherish every moment he had.

Epilepsy Blog Relay

Hi everyone!

It's almost the end of November, National Epilepsy Awareness Month, but the Epilepsy Blog Relay run by Living Well With Epilepsy is not over yet.

Please continue to follow along on https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com until the end and join the Twitter Chat on December 6 at Noon ET. (#LivingWellChat)

For the full schedule of bloggers visit https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/epilepsy-blog-relay/november-2018-participants.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The holidays are upon us. That means family, friends, food, and fun. But it also comes with stress. 

So, while you are planning your activities and spending quality time with your loved ones, don't forget to give yourself a break.

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Epilepsy Blog Relay—Alternative Treatment Options

This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1^st through November 30^th.

You could say I have evolved in my beliefs about alternative medicine and epilepsy. I used to be dead set against it. I thought it was too dangerous. Since it was unregulated, you didn’t know what effect the chemicals would have on your body and how they would interact with your other medications.

Epilepsy Awareness

It’s the middle of November and I have avoided writing for months. I often wondered why. I think there are many reasons. First, I am a perfectionist and want everything I do to have no mistakes in it. In turn, this takes a lot of work to make sure everything is in order. Even now, when I am writing, I can feel my internal censor at work. However, I know that editing yourself as you write is not the most efficient way of getting something done.