A diagnosis of epilepsy can touch on so many aspects of a person’s life such as affecting confidence and self-esteem, as well as job, social life, leisure activities, driving, and independence. These sudden changes to a person’s life may lead to increased stress and anxiety.
Epilepsy can be tough on children and young people. Connecting with others who also have epilepsy can make a young person feel less alone and may help overcome isolation, low confidence and low self-esteem.