People who don't know anything about #epilepsy may appear ignorant at first. Let's make it a point to teach before judging 💜 #chronicillness #disability #invisibledisability

AI can be a revolutionary tool in medicine. Here's an example related to #epilepsy treatment! scitechdaily.com/hidden-brain... #disability #medsky #neuroskyence #chronicillness #AI

Happy Tuesday! A bit of a social media break was needed, but we're back! Do any of you take social media breaks when things get a little too stressful? #epilepsy #chronicillness #disability

Great question! Let's hear it 😁

Happy Valentine's Day to all! Today isn't the only day to express love and gratitude. It's our hope that each day is filled with love and gratitude toward our family, friends, care team, and anyone else who understands WHY we fight to hold it constantly when it's so easy to give up 💜

Medical alert jewelry used to be very standard with few choices. Now, there are a huge variety of styles and colors! Who here wears medical alert jewelry? 🙋‍♀️ Some favorite shops: laurenshope.com www.stickyj.com www.medicalert.org

Happy International Epilepsy Day! It's great to celebrate with all of you 💜 #epilepsyawareness #epilepsy #disability #chronicillness

Have you ever heard of "emotional blunting"? Us either! It's not a direct relationship with #epilepsy, we just found it to be interesting in our journey to understand each other better! 😁💜 www.healthline.com/health/menta...

For many people with epilepsy, a "clock reset" is slang term for a seizure, because the seizure resets the duration of time one has accumulated since the last seizure. -- When was your clock last reset? #EpilepsyAwareness

A statement posted on Twitter yesterday by the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Sharing, as they do not have a Bluesky account! #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness

February is Black History Month! DYK: African people are more likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy than those who originate from elsewhere. www.epilepsy.com/stories/blac... #Epilepsy #BlackHistoryMonth #disability #medsky #neuroskyence

It's hard to admit, but disability benefits/rights have potential to be interfered with in the near future. Let's try our best to keep vigilant on the nuances & plan as best as we can to maintain quality of life 💜 plan for the worst, be delighted when it's not! #epilepsy #disability #chronicillness

Turning tragedy into disability blaming is NOT how we want to promote #epilepsyawareness, but it's more important now than ever to speak up and tackle misinformation while it's a hot topic! #epilepsy #disability #DEI

New Year's is all about change. Happy Lunar New Year! May this year's changes bring good health and fortune to all, especially those in the #epilepsy community. #EpilepsyAwareness

For us Americans, the ADA regulates accessibility features such as curb ramps or automatic doors. If you are somewhere and notice they are not compliant with ADA, you are able to report a violation right on ada.gov. Don't comply to a business who can't comply with our rights.

DYK: There's nothing wrong with needing to take an allergy pill (antihistamine), but taking a version with decongestant (Claritin D, Zyrtec D) has potential to impact one's seizure threshold. Always consult your doctors! #epilepsy #seizure #neuroskyence #medsky #disability #chronicillness

If you're doing the best you can, we applaud your effort no matter the outcome. #EpilepsyAwareness

We're not alone: Read about Vinay Jani's experience with having epilepsy in India! www.newswise.com/articles/hel... #epilepsy #disability #chronicillness #medsky #neuroskyence #epilepsyawareness #invisibledisability

Just noticed we passed 200 followers! Thank you all for your interest in epilepsy and our page 💜

Typically we associate MLK Jr's legacy with race equality, but Civil Rights include disability rights. "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King Jr. #disability #mlk #epilepsy

🌟🎙️ Exciting News: it’s our first podcast 🎙️📹 episode where our usual host takes the guest seat 😯😁! Paediatric neurologist & scientist Julia Jacobs 🤩, one of our former star guests, steps in to turn the tables and explore Torie’s thoughts on being involved in #epilepsyresearch! Links in post below 👇!

This is my daughter, Alice Hale. This picture was taken while Alice belonged to Odyssey, an #LGBTQ+ support group for teenagers in Spokane, WA, while they were compiling members' photos & COMING OUT stories. Unfortunately, the project wasn't completed. A professional photographer donated his time.

Ever wondered how much you know about Epilepsy? Do you know what a seizure is? Check out our fun and easy way to explain all this and more with our super-neuron duo Zippy & Zappy. #epilepsy #education #neuroscience #brainfacts

Here's a reminder to always have an extra dose of medicine on you in case of emergency, such as evacuations. Sometimes the last thing to think about in a case of an emergency is the most important! #Epilepsy #ChronicIllness #medsky #disability #invisibledisability

We are keeping track of the fires in California, and to our friends there, we are thinking about you. While many of us can't directly relate, we do know how a struggle feels. Please take care of each other.

#Epilepsy can show itself at any time. It doesn't matter if you have to work, go to school, or have other plans. Have you ever had to call in or cancel last minute due to your epilepsy? If so, what was the response? #seizures #invisibledisability #medsky #neuroskyence #chronicillness #disability

Some people with epilepsy feel oncoming seizures. We call these "auras". Do you experience auras? Learn more 👇 www.cedars-sinai.org/health-libra... #epilepsy #medsky #neuroskyence #disability #chronicillness #invisibledisability

It's time for New Year resolutions! Are any of your resolutions related to improving how you live with #epilepsy? Maybe getting more sleep, or taking your medicine on time. Mine is to use my pill organizer more regularly! #disability #chronicillness #invisibledisability #newyearresolution #NewYear

We really hope that "Make America Healthy Again" means to finally help people with #epilepsy rather than forcing us back into the shadows where we will be ignored again. -- What does the MAHA movement mean to you? #EpilepsyAwareness

While we're still researching it, marijuana can be an option to help reduce seizures. Does anyone have any experiences with this? #epilepsy #chronicillness #disability #neuroskyence #medsky

Happy Sunday! Please take your medicine and have a wonderful day!

What triggers seizures aren't the same for each person. Some common triggers include 👇 #epilepsy #disability #chronicillness #neuroskyence #medsky #epilepsyawareness #invisibledisability

December is a month for holiday celebrations across religions and cultures alike. It's out deepest hope everyone has a safe, happy, and seizure free holiday season!

Does anyone have plans to travel this holiday season? If you're flying, it's always best practice to keep your medication in your carry-on, not checked luggage! #epilepsy #disability #chronicillness

Epilepsy itself usually doesn't inhibit parenthood, but there are known defects that exist in medications. This is a great step in the right direction for those wanting to have a child!

Just a quick THANK YOU to everyone who has followed us! #Epilepsy can feel isolating, we're here when does 💜

On this day in 1947 the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement", Judith Ellen "Judy" Heumann, was born. To learn more about how her life's work helped so many of us, we highly suggest watching Netflix's "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution". #EpilepsyAwareness

In America, education & healthcare are costly. Those who live with a #chronicillness can be at a financial disadvantage compared to a fully-abled person. Luckily, there are scholarships specifically for people with #epilepsy! Learn more: www.epilepsy.com/parents-and-... #disability

rough day y'all. I forgot my medicine yesterday until my absences reminded me (took it ASAP). I didn't have a TC, but mentally I am feeling nothing but disappointment and it's... rough. thank you to my #epilepsy community here, I know I'm not alone 💜

In the #epilepsy community, we're usually aware of different types of epilepsies/seizures, but others are not! The below outlines epilepsy/seizures more thoroughly for those hoping to learn more: medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #chronicillness #disability #neuroskyence #medsky

Good morning, all! A friendly reminder to take medication, stay hydrated, and keep passing along #EpilepsyAwareness! #epilepsy #chronicillness #disability #medsky #neuroskyence #invisibledisability

While puberty does not cause seizures, juvenile absence & juvenile myoclonic #epilepsy symptoms appear around the time of puberty. Has anyone else's symptoms began around this time? 🙋🏻‍♀️ www.nationalepilepsytraining.co.uk/juvenile-abs... www.nationalepilepsytraining.co.uk/juvenile-myo...

Health insurance is a hot topic right now, and many of us fall victim to corporate profit. Always fight for your health and access to treatment! #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #medsky #disability #chronicillness #invisibledisability #UHC

No one is too beautiful to be dealing with a chronic illness, like Epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness

When soldiers go to war, there's always a chance of injury. Some injuries lead to #seizures and #epilepsy. We thank the VA for creating Epilepsy Centers of Excellence for the specific treatment of Veterans with epilepsy! #EpilepsyAwareness #disability #invisibledisability news.va.gov/136588/va-of...

As days become shorter and colder, we don't get out as much to catch the sun's rays. People with #epilepsy are prone to low Vitamin D levels and may need supplements. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR if you have these concerns! #disability #medsky #chronicillness #seizure www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Dr. Etienne is a well-decorated Epileptologist currently based in NY. He founded Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Walter Reed Nat'l Military Medical Center and has had a great impact on neurology and epilepsy throughout his career. The below video is well worth a watch! #epilepsy #medsky #disability

It's still not fully studied (as are many things with #epilepsy), but there is a correlation between diet and seizure activity. More about it here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #epilepsyawareness #invisibledisability #neuroskyence #medsky #chronicillness