November is Epilepsy awareness month. A close family member was diagnosed with epilepsy. We didn’t really know much about this disease. In the past, I have donated items for the Epilepsy Foundation, but that’s about it.
We were gifted the book What is Epilepsy? A simple explanation of a complex diagnosis. It is a children’s book, which is very helpful in keeping explanations simple and easier to understand.
The book starts out explaining our brains are electric, and our brain power “sends messages to your entire body. But in some people, the electric activity in their brains becomes stormy and chaotic, causing a seizure.”
It goes on to say, a special doctor, who studies the brain, is called a neurologist. He studies pictures of the brain to see how it’s working.
And, “There are many different reasons people can have epilepsy.” And, “No matter the reason for someone’s epilepsy, it is always very important to try and stop seizures from happening.”
According to the website cureepilepsy.org, each year more than 150,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy.
At this time there is no cure, but as with many diseases, researchers continue to discover more and more about epilepsy and possible cures.
The color purple is associated with epilepsy awareness month. I have a purple wristband I will wear as a reminder to think about, and pray for those living with this disease.
Here are two links for more information: Epilepsy.com and Cureepilepsy.org
Valerie, I’m sorry your dear one was diagnosed with epilepsy. I know this is hard. But you have shown such strength through all of this. Thank you for sharing basic information with us during Epilepsy Awareness Month. Hopefully a cure will be found some day.
Thank you, dear Audrey.
Val,
It is truly sad.
I love your ending with the beautiful picture of hope!
Love you,
Darci
There’s hope, and we’re grateful. 😉