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.

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

Olivia's story: Growing up with epilepsy

18th May 2020

Olivia was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 11, and experiences uncontrolled seizures. She shares the challenges she has faced and her top tips in her blog.

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Susanna's story: Growing up with epilepsy

18th May 2020

Susanna was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 3, and then high-functioning autism 13 years later. Her blog discusses how both of these diagnoses have impacted her life growing up.

A young women in a Young Epilepsy shirt smiles by a bookcase.

Annie and her wellbeing

9th May 2020

Read Annie's personal journey of prioritising her mental and physical wellbeing while living with epilepsy, offering insights and advice for others.

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Lucy's brain surgery

5th May 2020

Read Lucy’s real-life story about managing her epilepsy treatment, her brain surgery and sharing her challenges and triumphs along the way.

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Andrew's experience of education

9th March 2020

Andrew discusses his diagnosis of epilepsy, his experience in education and employment.

Owen and his mum and Dad

Lisa & Jon's Story: Our Son has epilepsy

5th February 2020

Real Life Stories: Living as parents of a child with epilepsy. Lisa and John discuss their experience of being the parents of a child with epilepsy. Their son, Owen, now 21, was diagnosed at the age of 6. Read their story here.