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Stories
True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
Social anxiety and epilepsy: Going out without overthinking everything
Struggling with social anxiety and epilepsy? Hear real voices, get practical tips, and find support to go out with confidence and less overthinking.
Breaking the silence: Shahleen’s fight against stigma
Shahleen’s epilepsy journey shows courage and resilience—breaking stigma, raising awareness, and inspiring young people to feel less alone
What to say to a friend with epilepsy and anxiety (and what not to say)
Worried about saying the wrong thing to a friend with epilepsy and anxiety? Learn kind, supportive ways to listen, help, and avoid common mistakes.
Belonging at school when you have epilepsy
School should feel safe and inclusive. Discover how belonging helps young people with epilepsy thrive and what teachers and parents can do to support it.
How to talk to schools about your child’s epilepsy
Creating inclusive schools changes lives. See how Harry’s school included staff, parents, and students to embrace epilepsy support and inclusion. Read the inspiring story today!
How to handle the party pressure over the festive period
Learn practical tips to handle party pressure during Christmas with epilepsy. Stay safe, manage triggers, and enjoy the festive season your way!
Staying on track this Christmas with medication and routines
Young Epilepsy’s festive guide: practical tips to manage routine changes, medication, and wellbeing. Stay prepared and enjoy Christmas confidently!
Real Stories, Real Change: Youth Voice in Action
Young people with epilepsy came together across the UK to connect, share stories, and shape the future of epilepsy care. Here's what went down.
My first Christmas with epilepsy
Facing your first Christmas with epilepsy? Discover tips, support, and stories to help you feel confident and connected. Join our community today!
From absence to presence: how I overcame my seizures
Miles is seizure-free and lives life to the full. Getting here, however, was an inspiring journey to overcome the pressures and triggers of alcohol and drugs.