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No one person or organization speaks for the whole #epilepsy community. Your story matters, as it might help others. Thank you for being here, supporting us, and sharing who you are. #EpilepsyAwareness
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We need to pause your #Halloween planning/decorating for this special announcement! 🚨 Our virtual #epilepsy Support Group meets TOMORROW! #EpilepsyAwareness Here's how to join: brainablaze.com/epilepsy-sup…

PST Epilepsy Support Group Session - Brain Ablaze

If you are looking for support, we have it. Our PST Support Group Session meets every month on the 26th at 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST. We hope to see you there!

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Some people with #epilepsy can drive, but doctors describe that those currently experiencing seizures should not. -- What advice would you give to a person who is trying to convince their family/friend to cease driving? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Weathermen might not always get the forecast right, but they can at least spot a storm coming on radar. Seizures don't care about your schedules, plans, or safety. #EpilepsyAwareness
No one can predict a seizure. Epilepsy doesn't give a 7-day forecast. -- A woman stands under a purple umbrella in a halo of golden heart-shaped lights and rain.

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It's almost go time for #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth (or #NEAM). We have a week to go before we kick our #EpilepsyAwareness advocacy in high gear. -- Are you ready?
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Many people with #epilepsy know the #spoonie metaphor is real: some days you wake up with a full drawer, and other days you're trying to survive on a single plastic spork. -- What would you do if you suddenly found a stash of more spoons? #EpilepsyAwareness
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If you agree that living with #epilepsy often feels like navigating a minefield, you are not alone. -- What mistakes have you made while trying to manage your seizures? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Rather than following the adage "be the bigger person", we suggest finding the smallest person (the one that everyone overlooks) and helping them to be a bigger person. #EpilepsyAwareness
What is something that a person without Epilepsy can do to still support the Epilepsy Community. -- An image of two hands shaking (one purple), is drawn on a chalkboard.

ALT What is something that a person without Epilepsy can do to still support the Epilepsy Community. -- An image of two hands shaking (one purple), is drawn on a chalkboard.

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USA - UK TALK ABOUT IT! youtu.be/mOmKHkWsd4w
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October is #HealthLiteracyMonth! One of our goals is to provide clear and understandable info about #epilepsy all year long. #EpilepsyAwareness
A figure made out of a question mark says "Health Literacy Month" -- Clear, understandable information about Epilepsy should not be a luxury.

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A "functional neurologist" might sound credible, but it's a fancy word for a chiropractor who cannot provide medical care for people with #epilepsy. -- Don't be fooled by marketing terms, and always verify your providers' medical credentials! #EpilepsyAwareness
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Pivoting away from a medical treatment that is clearly not managing one's seizures isn't "wasting time". It's advocating for a better quality of life. -- Have you ever had to modify your treatment because it just wasn't working. #EpilepsyAwareness
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When living with #epilepsy, it can sometimes feel like there’s no hope in sight. Sticking with your treatment plan is investing in your future self. #EpilepsyAwareness
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The best #epilepsy advocates are not the critics but the doers. -- Do you find that people are more eager to point out problems, than they are at finding solutions? #EpilepsyAwareness
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#FollowFriday @Matty411 @omar_danoun @char_charmed @floppingZack @SaraStaggs @greggrunberg @jessicaksmith @SeanPreneur @TheNotoriousEEG @KatieNunn11 @DazzledSaz @steventeaster @blssln @stephileptic @NeuroMaheshwari @AMoosaMD @RoKKnRobin @_Quinn_Bezer @afan66 #EpilepsyAwareness
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This #FollowFriday #FollowBackFriday I recommend :- @ablegirl @Adam_Pearson @AndyGibsonTV @ByDonkeys @BrainAblaze @CathyCooper2 @Danwhite1972 @deafswim26 @DrMisraJahnavi @fats_timbo @FHouseIfS @folkertveenstra @FryLegal @gavinneate @GeorgiaVineOT @GetYrselfActive
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Recognizing an aura as a medical event helps us offer better support and immediate safety. Saying that, do you find the experience can be terrifying? #EpilepsyAwareness
Trying to find somewhere safe when the aura hits. -- A kid wearing a purple jacket runs scared through a black-and-white field.

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If your #epilepsy, seizures, or meds cause you to struggle with your #memory, here's a tip: write everything down! Now, where is my notebook? #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab…

010: Memory is Made of This - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast

Did you know that your memory can actually be improved? In this episode, our host walks through some of the things he has learned when he recently invested time to improve his own memory.

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One doesn't need a personal connection to a disabled person to care about #DisabilityRights. Supporting accessibility and accommodations is not an act of charity, but the acknowledgement of the minimum basic civil rights everyone deserves. #EpilepsyAwareness
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Cold/flu season can complicate a life with #epilepsy. Common OTC decongestants like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine can lower seizure thresholds or interact with anti-seizure medications. -- Do you have more seizures during this season? #EpilepsyAwareness
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Do you try to stay away from alcohol? #BackToTheFutureDay #BTTFDay #BackToTheFuture #EpilepsyAwareness
Epilepsy Life: The reaction of friends after hearing you don't drink because it might affect your anti-seizure meds. -- Doc and Marty from Back to the Future are mystified as the Delorean arrives after its first time travel test.

ALT Epilepsy Life: The reaction of friends after hearing you don't drink because it might affect your anti-seizure meds. -- Doc and Marty from Back to the Future are mystified as the Delorean arrives after its first time travel test.

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