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It's fascinating to read posts about #disabled people written by authors who obviously don't realize they have the same odds as anyone to become disabled too. #Disability isn't an "us vs. them" dynamic but a universal human experience that anyone can join. #EpilepsyAwareness
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When a loved one with #epilepsy has a #seizure, one's instincts might be to talk, check in, and fuss over them, but what we usually need most is quiet. -- Are those around you good about give you physical space, dimming the lights, and prioritizing rest? #EpilepsyAwareness
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While we 💜 the support through retweets and likes, they are not our major motivation. We want to create a #community where people with #epilepsy are empowered to support one another. Help us build real connections, shared resources, and mutual strength! #EpilepsyAwareness
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People with #epilepsy don't need "motivational" critiques on our medical treatment choices. We need allies who listen, support our autonomy, and understand that our survival is already a major success. -- What is something else you need? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Living with a neurological disorder means our brains work harder than usual. That’s why Brain Health is so important. 💜
#EpilepsyAwareness #NeurologicalDisorder #EpilepsyWarrior #Neurodiversity #EpilepsySupport #BrainHealth #SelfCareMatters #MindfulnessPractice
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Defibrillators save lives. They might look scary, but they’re simple to use and give clear step-by-step instructions.
Mark, one of our community first responders, is here to show us.
If your community needs a defib, @NWAmbCharity can help. Email [email protected].
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You have to be very careful where your thoughts lead you. #Worrying, #anticipatoryanxiety, & #dwelling can lead you to #panic & even worse. For people who have #epilepsy, they know about thinking a lot about their next #seizure #chronicillnesswarrior #epileptic #socialanxiety
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A neurological disorder isn’t just a medical diagnosis; it’s daily battles and a test of strength.
Beyond the visible symptoms lie the unseen complications: sensory overload, memory lapses, and the silent recovery.
#InvisibleIllness #BrainFog #HiddenDisability #ChronicIllness
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While we really appreciate any and all the people with #Epilepsy and their carers that subscribe to our page, we need to reach people who don't know about seizures yet. -- Have any suggestions how we might reach people who are outside the Epilepsy community? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Got questions about driving? 🚗
Use our online interactive guide to the driving regulations for people with #epilepsy in the UK to find out how the driving regulations apply to you 👉 bit.ly/49bbj28
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Do you agree that the hardest part of #Epilepsy sometimes isn’t the seizure itself, but the relentless effort, meds, and appointments required just to exist between them? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Many people believe that #disability is somehow caused by the person not "trying hard enough". Many in the #Epilepsy community know health isn't always something you "lose." Sometimes one's health is ripped away and one is completely powerless to stop it. #EpilepsyAwareness
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Just because the ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against #Epilepsy in the workplace doesn’t mean it has vanished. Legal protection doesn't necessarily mean inclusion. -- Have your seizures ever led to your termination? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Don't repeatedly press your friend #epilepsy for an excuse for why they didn't show up. It's terribly difficult to face the fact that we cannot control where or when a seizure will hit. #EpilepsyAwareness
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How we spend our leisure time is important and individual to us all, whether or not we have epilepsy.
Our information looks at some popular leisure activities and suggests how they might be made safer for people with #epilepsy. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4ovZMPz
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Epilepsy doesn’t just affect the brain—it affects the mind and emotions too. 💜 Prioritizing mental health is just as important as managing seizures. Let’s keep breaking the stigma and supporting the whole person. #EpilepsyAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
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If you're struggling to manage your seizures even though you take your meds precisely how your doctor prescribes, you are not alone. Nearly 30% of people with #epilepsy are like you. We see your hard work regardless of your seizures. #EpilepsyAwareness
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Higher adherence to a (poly)phenol-rich diet, particularly from tea, coffee, red wine, onions, peppers, garlic, nuts, whole grains, and berries, is associated with lower long-term cardiovascular risk, finds a study published in @BMCMedicine.
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Although #epilepsy IS NOT a mental illness. Mental illness is still important to the community because ~30% of people who have #epilepsy also have a mood disorder (like #depression or #anxiety). -- Do you struggle with your mental health? #EpilepsyAwareness
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