Blogs and Stories

Discover Young Epilepsy's blogs for up-to-date tips and info, and check out diverse stories from real people for insight into unique personal experiences.

Blogs

Here you will find tips, opinions, and info on different topics

Stories

True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences

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Olivia's diagnosis

Olivia was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 11. The diagnosis was a challenge for her and her family, which was worsened by her expereince of tonic clonic seizures a few years later. Olivia's blog talks about how her epilepsy affected her family relationships.

Olivia, a young woman, smiles in a selfie before a flowery bush.

Olivia on social life

Olivia explains how her epilepsy and seizures affect her social life, going out with friends and what her top tips are to look after yourself, and still have a good time!