A Letter To Myself
A Letter To Myself If I could write a letter to myself, for the very first days of my epilepsy returning, and waking up in intensive care I imagine I would have much to say. A traveler having come a long way now on this journey. Having lived and learned…
Rock Challenge
Rock Challenge This March and specifically for the day March 26th (Purple day – International Epilepsy awareness day) there will be lots of rocks painted by Team Jo Epilepsy Foundation hidden around Herne Bay, Kent. If you find one, take a photo…. post online either on Facebook, instagram or Twitter-…
Ketogenic diet & Pancakes
Epilepsy Ketogenic diet recipes for pancake day With pancake day just around the corner pancakes should traditionally be on the menu. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sweet or savoury they are a treat enjoyed by many. However, for those who are currently on the Ketogenic Diet, such foods may prove issues…
Being strong?
BEING STRONG? People say to me often “How do you stay so strong?” Well I don’t. I just keep fighting and don’t dwell on what might be. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t ignore it and I don’t keep quiet about it, however I don’t sit and think about it,…
Facing the stigmas of Epilepsy
Living & facing the stigmas of Epilepsy Facing Epilepsy stigmas head on is the best way to rise above the misinformation hovering around the condition, that I and many others have. It is like a dark stormy cloud above us. Beastly myths have been around for centuries about what epilepsy is and…
Depression & Epilepsy
Depression & Epilepsy Any medical condition is difficult, some individuals deal with their condition better than others, but the struggle is generally still there. Many people find it hard to accept a diagnosis of epilepsy. It can be hard on themselves, family and friends. Social life takes a back seat for…
Travelling with epilepsy
Travelling with epilepsy Summer is coming so what traveling tips are there when you want to go away and have Epilepsy? It can be a challenge traveling with epilepsy. In this era of heightened security and suspicion, a seizure may be mistaken for an aggressive act. In addition, just the…
Im A Person Too (Poem)
Im A Person Too (Poem) In the shadows of day and night, …
Guess the name of the bunny with Warwick Lodge Dental
Guess the name of the bunny with Warwick Lodge Dental Warwick Lodge Dental and Implant Centre have a giant bunny patient in the waiting room this Easter season. The patients who go down to Warwick Lodge are sure to have a big surprise as they find themselves sharing the waiting…
STOP & SMELL THE ROSES
Throughout our childhood, there is a strong focus on being the best at everything. mostley this comes from our parents and peers who although they only mean to encourage, they create this thing where a person feels they need to be the best in sports – being picked first and…
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