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It’s Time to Talk about Epilepsy

Our Policy and Communications Manager, Ross Cunningham, shares his own experiences of depression and anxiety. Also, how we are eager to hear the experiences of people living with epilepsy and mental health struggles to paint a picture for ourselves and to policymakers about the current situation and what steps can be taken to improve lives. …

Mental health and epilepsy: PTSD

When talking about epilepsy, it might come as a surprise to some that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is sometimes mentioned. I thought long and hard about writing this blog because the last thing I want to do is alarm anyone, especially those recently diagnosed and still finding their way around epilepsy. Epilepsy is so …

Mental health and epilepsy: Gavin’s story

Gavin has been living with epilepsy since he was 18 years old. Here he shares the challenges he has faced, how he felt when first diagnosed with epilepsy and the impact the diagnosis has had on his mental health. Please be aware that Gavin’s story contains him talking about suicide which may be upsetting for …

Six things you can do to help reduce epilepsy stigma

Lesley has been living with epilepsy for 49 years. She shares some things that she feels can help reduce the stigma associated with epilepsy. Know the facts Educate yourself about your type of epilepsy and the type of seizures you experience. Check out Epilepsy Scotland’s website to find out more about epilepsy, i.e. triggers …

Mental health and epilepsy: OCD

Being tidy and wanting to make sure things are in their usual place, as well as finding comfort in routines does not automatically mean you have OCD. For most people, it’s just a way of life. An accusation of being ‘a bit OCD’ is often used to ridicule or belittle a person. This stereotypical portrayal …

Mental health and epilepsy: Niamh’s story

Our Youth Group member, Niamh, shares her experiences of living with epilepsy. The struggles she has had with her mental health and the support she has received from her closest friends. As many people know I have epilepsy which causes me to have tonic-clonic seizures. I recently hit the one year seizure free mark which …

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Mental health and epilepsy: Depression

Sometimes people say they are depressed when they really are just unhappy or disappointed about a situation. This is not always helpful to those who experience depression, which is entirely different. What is depression? Depression can take on many forms. When you google depression, you find descriptions of feelings of extreme hopelessness, losing interest …

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