Some people with epilepsy may find it impacts their sex life. This may be due to physical changes from the condition, medications, or emotional issues around epilepsy and sex. Certain types of epilepsy may cause changes in the brain that impact sexual desire and arousal. Some epilepsy medications may affect sex drive or hormone levels which can also impact […]
“I did not tell my friends I had epilepsy out of fear that they would treat me differently”, says 21-year-old Huma*. “I am always hyperconscious of having a seizure in front of them so I avoid getting into situations which might trigger me, like going to the movies with them or getting on a rollercoaster,” […]
In Ontario, Canada, a group of psychologists and members of a community epilepsy support agency had long discussed the need for epilepsy education for schoolteacher’s. “We’ve found that teachers don’t have knowledge of epilepsy, and many are afraid of having children with epilepsy in their classroom because they feel overwhelmed by the possibilities,” said Mary […]
A seizure can be scary to witness, and it can be hard to know how to help. Sometimes, seizures are caused by epilepsy, and that’s something you can learn more about. What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic condition of the brain that is characterized by repeated seizures. Typically, a diagnosis of epilepsy is […]
