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As people with Epilepsy, we support anyone dealing with seizures.
The #Epilepsy community owes an even larger, profound debt to our veterans. The surge of Service Members returning from war with Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) due to TBI has driven leaps in Epilepsy research funding. #VeteransDay #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #NEAM
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The #Epilepsy community owes an even larger, profound debt to our veterans. The surge of Service Members returning from war with Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) due to TBI has driven leaps in Epilepsy research funding. #VeteransDay #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #NEAM
When a stroke damages brain tissue, the resulting scar tissue can become an area of seizure generation. This means stroke survivors, particularly those over 60, face a much higher risk of developing #epilepsy later on. #WorldStrokeDay #EpilepsyAwareness
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
When a stroke damages brain tissue, the resulting scar tissue can become an area of seizure generation. This means stroke survivors, particularly those over 60, face a much higher risk of developing #epilepsy later on. #WorldStrokeDay #EpilepsyAwareness
Despite medical advances, there is currently no global cure for #epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness
October 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Despite medical advances, there is currently no global cure for #epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness
While diagnosis of #epilepsy is common in children, it is NOT just a childhood disease. It can affect anyone of any age. #EpilepsyAwareness
October 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
While diagnosis of #epilepsy is common in children, it is NOT just a childhood disease. It can affect anyone of any age. #EpilepsyAwareness
No one is perfect. What is a mistake you've made while dealing with #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
No one is perfect. What is a mistake you've made while dealing with #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness
On this day in 1849, the world lost the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. While we will never know for sure, some researchers think that Poe may have had #epilepsy based on the descriptions of seizures he added to his works. -- Which is your favorite of his stories? #EpilepsyAwareness
October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On this day in 1849, the world lost the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. While we will never know for sure, some researchers think that Poe may have had #epilepsy based on the descriptions of seizures he added to his works. -- Which is your favorite of his stories? #EpilepsyAwareness
Life with #epilepsy often means the unpredictable can become an emergency in an instant. -- Have you ever had an emergency because of your Epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness
June 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Life with #epilepsy often means the unpredictable can become an emergency in an instant. -- Have you ever had an emergency because of your Epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness
Living with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (or #TLE) can mean unique experiences like déjà vu, unusual smells/tastes, or feelings of fear before a seizure. DYK #TLE is the most common form of focal #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness
June 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Living with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (or #TLE) can mean unique experiences like déjà vu, unusual smells/tastes, or feelings of fear before a seizure. DYK #TLE is the most common form of focal #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness
Did you know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure sometime in their life? Seizures are incredibly common. -- In what year did you have your first seizure? Did doctors think it was Epilepsy right away or something else? #EpilepsyAwareness
June 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Did you know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure sometime in their life? Seizures are incredibly common. -- In what year did you have your first seizure? Did doctors think it was Epilepsy right away or something else? #EpilepsyAwareness
Ian Curtis, the lead singer for Joy Division, took his own life today in 1980 after struggling with #epilepsy and #depression. Joy Division / New Order have been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. -- If you're struggling, please reach out. #EpilepsyAwareness #SuicidePrevention
May 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ian Curtis, the lead singer for Joy Division, took his own life today in 1980 after struggling with #epilepsy and #depression. Joy Division / New Order have been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. -- If you're struggling, please reach out. #EpilepsyAwareness #SuicidePrevention
Epilepsy is a great friend-filter. If you want to know if someone is looking for a long-term friendship, reveal to them that you have #Epilepsy. If they stay, you'll be friends forever. If they leave, you'll quickly realize they were never friend material in the first place. #EpilepsyAwareness
May 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Epilepsy is a great friend-filter. If you want to know if someone is looking for a long-term friendship, reveal to them that you have #Epilepsy. If they stay, you'll be friends forever. If they leave, you'll quickly realize they were never friend material in the first place. #EpilepsyAwareness
We're trying to raise #EpilepsyAwareness on most platforms but prompting the community to speak about their experiences. What aspects of #Epilepsy would you like us to cover?
May 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We're trying to raise #EpilepsyAwareness on most platforms but prompting the community to speak about their experiences. What aspects of #Epilepsy would you like us to cover?
#Disability is far more common than people may think. One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – have a disability that impacts major life activities. -- How does your disability affect your life? #EpilepsyAwareness #DisabilityRights
May 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#Disability is far more common than people may think. One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – have a disability that impacts major life activities. -- How does your disability affect your life? #EpilepsyAwareness #DisabilityRights
Affordable public transport isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline for many with #epilepsy who may have driving restrictions. -- Is public transport widely-available where you live? What advice would you give to another person with #epilepsy about how to best utilize public transport? #EpilepsyAwareness
May 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Affordable public transport isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline for many with #epilepsy who may have driving restrictions. -- Is public transport widely-available where you live? What advice would you give to another person with #epilepsy about how to best utilize public transport? #EpilepsyAwareness
Nurses are often ignored, but today we celebrate their unwavering commitment to our health and well-being! -- How has a nurse helped your adaptation to #epilepsy? #NationalNursesDay #EpilepsyAwareness
May 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nurses are often ignored, but today we celebrate their unwavering commitment to our health and well-being! -- How has a nurse helped your adaptation to #epilepsy? #NationalNursesDay #EpilepsyAwareness
Happy #NationalFitnessDay! Staying active can be a powerful tool for overall well-being, even with #epilepsy. -- How do you keep fit? #EpilepsyAwareness
May 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy #NationalFitnessDay! Staying active can be a powerful tool for overall well-being, even with #epilepsy. -- How do you keep fit? #EpilepsyAwareness
That post-seizure fog and exhaustion are brutal enough. When a #migraine decides to join the party? It's a reminder of how intertwined neurological conditions can be. -- Do you get migraines? #EpilepsyAwareness
May 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
That post-seizure fog and exhaustion are brutal enough. When a #migraine decides to join the party? It's a reminder of how intertwined neurological conditions can be. -- Do you get migraines? #EpilepsyAwareness
Celebrating #NationalDayofReason by advocating for evidence-based approaches to dispel the myths of #epilepsy. -- What is a myth about Epilepsy you've heard? #EpilepsyAwareness
May 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Celebrating #NationalDayofReason by advocating for evidence-based approaches to dispel the myths of #epilepsy. -- What is a myth about Epilepsy you've heard? #EpilepsyAwareness
If you ever witness a convulsive seizure DO NOT put something in the person's mouth. It's physically impossible to swallow our tongue and we need that airway open. -- What's another myth about seizure first aid you've heard? #EpilepsyAwareness
More on first aid:
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More on first aid:
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April 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If you ever witness a convulsive seizure DO NOT put something in the person's mouth. It's physically impossible to swallow our tongue and we need that airway open. -- What's another myth about seizure first aid you've heard? #EpilepsyAwareness
More on first aid:
brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...
More on first aid:
brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...
How good are you about welcoming genuine questions about your #epilepsy (or #seizures)? Curiosity is good, and it is often a gateway to useful discussions about accessibility, rights, and treatments. #EpilepsyAwareness
April 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
How good are you about welcoming genuine questions about your #epilepsy (or #seizures)? Curiosity is good, and it is often a gateway to useful discussions about accessibility, rights, and treatments. #EpilepsyAwareness
We all know that people with disabilities are afforded the same equal rights as anyone else, but it wasn't always this way. On this day in 1977 #disabled protesters occupied federal buildings throughout the nation demanding the signing of the 504 Rehabilitation Act. #504SitIn #DisabilityRights
April 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We all know that people with disabilities are afforded the same equal rights as anyone else, but it wasn't always this way. On this day in 1977 #disabled protesters occupied federal buildings throughout the nation demanding the signing of the 504 Rehabilitation Act. #504SitIn #DisabilityRights
Just like #Epilepsy, symptoms of #autism are wide and vary per person. There's little known about why Epilepsy is more prevalent in people with autism. Understanding the complexities of both conditions is a must to support either. -- Has anyone suggested you may have autism? #EpilepsyAwareness
April 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just like #Epilepsy, symptoms of #autism are wide and vary per person. There's little known about why Epilepsy is more prevalent in people with autism. Understanding the complexities of both conditions is a must to support either. -- Has anyone suggested you may have autism? #EpilepsyAwareness
We get it: US healthcare costs can drive people to social media for advice. But please, DON'T. Your doctor's expertise is worth it. Social media is NOT a medical expert. -- Do people often send you #epilepsy advice from the Internet? #EpilepsyAwareness
March 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We get it: US healthcare costs can drive people to social media for advice. But please, DON'T. Your doctor's expertise is worth it. Social media is NOT a medical expert. -- Do people often send you #epilepsy advice from the Internet? #EpilepsyAwareness
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition where brain activity causes unprovoked seizures. Today, #PurpleDay, is a global event where the estimated 65 MILLION people with Epilepsy worldwide come together to celebrate our community and raise #EpilepsyAwareness.
March 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition where brain activity causes unprovoked seizures. Today, #PurpleDay, is a global event where the estimated 65 MILLION people with Epilepsy worldwide come together to celebrate our community and raise #EpilepsyAwareness.
Did you know? Stroke can damage brain tissue, increasing the risk of developing #epilepsy. Post-stroke seizures are more common than many realize. Remember FAST for #stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Act quickly if you see these signs! #EpilepsyAwareness
March 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Did you know? Stroke can damage brain tissue, increasing the risk of developing #epilepsy. Post-stroke seizures are more common than many realize. Remember FAST for #stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Act quickly if you see these signs! #EpilepsyAwareness