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Epilepsy stories

Hayley’s legacy: Alana’s journey through loss and grief

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A life navigating epilepsy since childhood: Derek’s story

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Running for Epilepsy Scotland: Nicole’s story after husband’s diagnosis

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Beyond seizures: Finding community in my epilepsy journey

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James’s journey with epilepsy

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More than seizures: Joe’s story of navigating life with epilepsy

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26 churches, 26 miles: Naomi’s Purple Day pilgrimage for Epilepsy Scotland

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#TalkEpilepsyPodcast – New epilepsy diagnosis

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Two generations, one journey: Claire’s story

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From denial to empowerment: Lauren’s journey with epilepsy

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Helplines Awareness Day: Lauren’s story

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Honouring my mum through fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland

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Living with epilepsy: A mother’s journey

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Mason’s epilepsy journey: From diagnosis to Purple Pandas support

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Living with epilepsy: Chloe’s journey from diagnosis to acceptance

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Navigating the shadows of post-ictal psychosis

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Parent’s Mental Health Day: Marion’s story

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Parent’s Mental Health Day: Ashley’s story

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Recently diagnosed with epilepsy: Martin’s story

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Living with epilepsy: A mother’s journey after childbirth

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Writing through the struggle: Emma’s story of resilience and epilepsy advocacy

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Annie Brooks’ path from epilepsy to triathlons

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Seizing the day: Jasmine’s epilepsy advocacy

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Living with epilepsy: Karl’s journey from fear to acceptance

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Living with epilepsy: Elouise’s story

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More than seizures: Ben opens up about mental health

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Losing a loved one to epilepsy- Hart family shares Graeme’s story

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Lyn’s epilepsy journey: How Wellbeing Service helped me

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Video telemetry for seizure monitoring: Dave’s diary part two

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Video telemetry for seizure monitoring: Dave’s diary part one

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Remembering George Neil Rigby: A family’s experience with SUDEP

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SUDEP Action Day: Angela’s story

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A Mother’s perspective: Living with epilepsy and related psychosis

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Epilepsy and Mental Health: Linsey’s journey

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From diagnosis to determination: Running for epilepsy awareness

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When Julia’s world turned upside down: A mother’s journey through epilepsy and autism

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Pippa’s journey: Overcoming epilepsy’s challenges

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Danielle’s journey: Living with epilepsy and raising awareness

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Chris’s journey with Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group

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Kate’s Journey: Living with Epilepsy and a Brain Tumour

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A mother’s struggle: Navigating epilepsy, autism, and medication shortages

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Anti-seizure medication shortage: Katharina’s story

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When your life implodes: Jacqui’s story

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Living with epilepsy: Martin’s story

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Funky Natz Charity Golf Cup 2024

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Being a father to a daughter who has epilepsy

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Living with epilepsy: Romanie’s story

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Why I volunteer for Epilepsy Scotland: Jack’s story

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In memory of Graeme Hart

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Impact epilepsy has had on mental health

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Why I volunteer for Epilepsy Scotland: Graham’s story

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Why I volunteer for Epilepsy Scotland: Sophie’s story

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Welfare Rights service has helped me: Ann’s story

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Fundraising Focus: Kirsty’s story

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My epilepsy story: Nicoletta

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#BeyondSeizure: Epilepsy and work: Anna’s story

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#BeyondSeizure: Impact epilepsy has had on my education

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#BeyondSeizure: Epilepsy and memory: Ailsa’s story

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Epilepsy and mental health: Nicola’s story

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Epilepsy and mental health: Richard’s story

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Living with epilepsy for 20 years: John’s story

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My experience of going skiing whilst living with epilepsy

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group Service helped me

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Helpline helped me: Dave’s story

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Purple Day stories: Janine’s story

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Purple Day stories: Myrna’s story

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Welfare Rights Service helped me

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How the wellbeing service helped me: Colin’s story

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Helpline has helped me

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How the check-in service helped me: Abbie’s story

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My epilepsy story: Ragen

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Importance of the adventure weekend for my family

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group has helped my son

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Samuel’s experiences of living with epilepsy

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The importance of the Youth Group Adventure Weekend

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My daughter living with Dravet Syndrome

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Being diagnosed with epilepsy at 21: Stella’s story

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Epilepsy and mental health: Amy’s story

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The impact of Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group: Owen’s story

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#StudentSeptember – Freya’s story

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#StudentSeptember – Amelia’s story

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Having temporal lobe epilepsy in my 50s

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#TalkEpilepsy – Scott’s story

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Epilepsy and SUDEP – Dianne’s story

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My experience of Epilepsy Scotland’s epilepsy training

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How Epilepsy Scotland’s training helped me

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#EpilepsyOnTheMind: Mhairi’s story

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#EpilepsyOnTheMind: Emily’s story

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Impact fireworks and pyrotechnics can have on my daughter’s epilepsy

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#EpilepsyMatters: Being a parent of children living with epilepsy

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#EpilepsyMatters: Epilepsy and employment Phil’s story

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#EpilepsyMatters: Epilepsy and education Annabelle’s story

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Helpline at 20: Jan’s story

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Helpline at 20: Billy’s story

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Epilepsy and mental health: Ashley’s story

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My story of living with epilepsy for over 25 years

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Purple Day 2023: Tucky’s story

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Purple Day 2023: Matthew’s story

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Purple Day 2023: Tiffany’s story

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Mental health and epilepsy: Jacquie’s story

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Fundraising Focus: Queen’s Park Supporters Club

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Living with epilepsy for 30 years: Bob’s story

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Cameron’s story of being diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager

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Mental health and epilepsy: Anna’s story

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Mental health and epilepsy: Gavin’s story

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Six things you can do to help reduce epilepsy stigma

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Mental health and epilepsy: Niamh’s story

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Mental health and epilepsy: Ashleigh’s story

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Mental health and epilepsy: Dave’s story

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