Living with Epilepsy

Sixty years ago fear and prejudice closed many doors for people living with epilepsy.

Don’t let epilepsy cause you to withdraw from the world.

Remind yourself that epilepsy is a medical condition.

Epilepsy is often misunderstood. So, get the facts and be aware of the myths and misconceptions.

Find a doctor that you feel comfortable with and who will listen to you.

Epilepsy is a part of your life, it’s not your whole life.

Give your doctor accurate information. Sometimes people are afraid to try new medications or fear disappointing their doctor by admitting there having seizures or side effects.

Try not to worry constantly about having a seizure.

Educate others about how people with epilepsy live a full life in today’s world.

Be a part of the treatment plan-its up to you to follow the treatment and take control of your life.

If you have any questions or concerns about living with epilepsy call 1-800-800-6401 to speak with a representative from the Epilepsy Resource Center of Central Illinois.

Join an epilepsy support group:

Having epilepsy or caring for someone who does can be very challenging. Sometimes the practical problems of daily living—from insurance, to jobs, to medical care—can seem overwhelming. At other times, it helps just to talk to people who understand what its like to live with epilepsy. Epilepsy support groups can be a place to talk about the issues that concern you with people who know where you are coming from, and groups can also be a forum in which to give and receive information about epilepsy and treatments. Epilepsy support groups are designed to provide peer support, information sharing and discussion of common interests. They may also include presentations by professionals on topics of interest.