FACT: The social psychological consequences of epilepsy can be more debilitating for some than the seizures themselves. Studies have found that people with epilepsy rely heavily on family, neighbours and health-care providers and to a lesser extent draw upon friends, work associates and ministers of religion for support. Therefore, people with epilepsy appear to draw…

Lifestyle is a very important component of one’s wellness. This topic includes exercise, smoking, sleep, diet and many other components which we can control based on the various choices we make everyday. Exercise FACT: Studies show that people with epilepsy are only half as active when compared with age- and gender-matched populations, and objective aerobic…

FACT: Not all seizures are due to epilepsy. Common Causes of Nonepileptic Seizures various diseases (multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, tuberculosis, parasitic infections, rabies, viral infection, herpes simplex, encephalitis and Pick disease) head trauma drug or alcohol use emotional origin FACT: Anyone can undergo a seizure given the right set of conditions. People who have seizures…

FACT: People often have misconceptions about the causes, consequences and treatments of epilepsy. Fear leads people with epilepsy to modify their activities and the jobs they pursue, and may undermine their self-confidence and self-esteem, even if they have been seizure-free for 1 year. These psychosocial effects become further magnified in people with recurrent and/or frequent…