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Seizures are usually depicted on television shows or movies with a person convulsing on the floor, but epilepsy is so much more than that. For my Girl Scout Gold Award Project, I wanted to share what it is like living with Epilepsy. Epilepsy is not something to hide or be ashamed of and I want my friends and teammates to be aware of what I live with every day. I also wanted to make Seizure First Aid more known.
Epilepsy is like an interruption in your brainwaves that causes a seizure.
Your brain activity becomes abnormal and can cause a seizure or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Your brain activity becomes abnormal and can cause a seizure or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Anyone can have Epilepsy. Epilepsy can affect anyone from newborns to the elderly.
Anyone can have Epilepsy. Epilepsy can affect anyone from newborns to the elderly.
According to Epilepsy New Jersey, Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem behind migraine, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke. In 2015, there were 3.4 million people with Epilepsy nationwide.
1 in 26 Americans will develop Epilespy in their lifetime.
I surveyed over 50 people who have Epilepsy or a seizure disorder. Most of the responses were similar about what they wanted their friends, family, or colleagues to know. The most popular responses are listed below.
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