The WEGO Health Awards: Patient Leader Impact
BIG exciting (can’t hold it anymore) NEWS! Nominations for the WEGO Health Awards Have officially opened! As a member of the Patient Leader Network, I am unquestionably eager to have the opportunity to celebrate the entire online health community. It’s…
What Epilepsy Reminds Me
Nearly ten years. It has been a long journey and within this journey, I have learned so much, experienced so much, wrestled so many emotions, have had the opportunity to forge so many long lasting friendships with others who too…
How I Thrive With Epilepsy
I want to thrive. Not just survive. Early this morning, I took a look outside, where our flowers grow. I knelt down and glanced at the cherry red flower pot soaking in the morning sun. Inside this flower pot held…
On My Own: Life With Epilepsy
“Humbled by what I’ve lost. Blessed by all I’ve gained.” – Tiffany Kairos Click To Tweet Life with a diagnosis can change many things. It can change your entire life. For better or challenge you for a time. When I…
5 Things Not To Be Angry At Living With Epilepsy
Becoming diagnosed with epilepsy is a life-altering event. Epilepsy does not care your age, your race or time within your life. This condition can happen to anyone. Some are welcomed to the world with epilepsy. Some are introduced to epilepsy…
Suicide and Epilepsy: Thought That, Overcame That.
More people in the world die from suicide than by war and murder combined. That is a chilling fact to behold. When I was diagnosed with epilepsy almost ten years ago, an unsettling sea of emotions whirled about within me.…
Down I Go Up I Will Rise
In public, all alone, among family, my significant other, among friends, I have had the rug pulled out from under me unaware and prepared at the hands of seizures thousands of times. Epilepsy doesn’t have a schedule or doesn’t work…
Is Epilepsy A Bully? 5 Things You Can Do To Help
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” Robert Frost Is epilepsy a bully? It doesn’t discriminate. Epilepsy can affect children, adults, seniors, men and women, people of…
Why I Am Open About My Epilepsy
There is still to this day such a stigma attached to the condition of epilepsy. It is viewed at as a literal disease by some. Something that you can catch if you come in physical contact with the person who…
The View Hosts: Nurses Have Outstanding Talent
“When a person decides to become a nurse, they make the most important decision of their lives. They choose to dedicate themselves to the care of others.” – Unknown On September 14, Joy Behar alongside comedian and co-host Michelle…
5 People You Meet Along Your Epilepsy Journey
“We met for a reason, either you’re a blessing or a lesson.” You’ve been diagnosed with epilepsy. A diagnosis is a life-changing event. Epilepsy doesn’t always present itself to the world and it can go unnoticed by family, friends and…
From Setback To Comeback
“Every setback leaves behind a path to make your comeback.” When we become diagnosed with epilepsy, our very first thought as patients, as parents of a loved one with epilepsy, as a spouse of the one we love with epilepsy,…
Trending Epilepsy
In our world today, Breast Cancer would presumably be one of the top trending conditions in America. By trending, I am referring to breast cancer clothing and accessories, breast cancer fundraising telecasts, walks, flash mobs, parades, commercials, support from professional…
Creating An Epilepsy Care Package
It can be a challenge to lend a helping hand when you discover that a friend or family member has epilepsy. Here, I suggest putting together a care package of useful items: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT – Handwritten cards, inspirational quotes, and…
Secondary Epilepsy
“Because I love you, because I care for you, because I know what you endure… you will never endure alone.” – Chris Kairos December 11, 2008, what seemed like a normal day, while at work, I received a call that…
World Suicide Prevention Day – Rise Above
“It gets better. It’s hard to believe it right now, but I promise. It gets better.” September 10th is designated as World Suicide Prevention Day. Observed every year, World Suicide Prevention Day, provides worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with…
