This is one of those questions that really depends on the person. For some PWEs, watching someone else have a seizure doesn’t affect them at all. But for others — and I include myself here — witnessing a seizure can actually trigger one. Yep, it happens. For me, it’s mostly about fear and stress. Seeing...

This is one of those questions that keeps coming up in our community — and honestly, I’ve asked it myself more times than I can count. Can you actually stop a seizure before it starts? The short answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on your seizure profile and how well you know your...

Taking medication every day for life is already hard. Adding strict schedules makes it even tougher. But for Anti-Seizure Drugs (ASDs), timing is everything. ASDs work by maintaining a steady level of medication in your body. Missing a dose or taking it late can cause levels to drop, opening the door for breakthrough seizures. That’s...

For many PWEs, walking is the safest way to move around. But even this has risks that must be managed. One of the simplest yet most effective safety tips is to always walk facing oncoming traffic — left side in Commonwealth countries, right side in American systems. Why? Because it reduces the chance of being...

Living with epilepsy often means giving up certain environments that may trigger seizures, and at the very top of that list is nightlife — parties, concerts, clubs, and bars. While these venues are popular social spaces, for Persons With Epilepsy (PWEs), they can be extremely risky. Parties combine several major seizure triggers in one place....

One of the most persistent and common questions within the epilepsy community is this: should a Person With Epilepsy (PWE) drive? At first glance, driving seems like a normal part of independence and mobility, but for PWEs, it is a complex and nuanced issue that involves personal safety, public safety, and legal considerations. On one...