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It's a myth that people with #epilepsy cannot play video games. Only about 3-5% of people with Epilepsy are photosensitive. If you are a gamer with Epilepsy, what genres do you enjoy the most? #EpilepsyAwareness

PST Epilepsy Support Group Session - Brain Ablaze If you are looking for support, we have it. Our PST Support Group Session meets every month on the 26th at 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST. We hope to see you there!

Feel alone in your journey with #epilepsy? Our Epilepsy support group meets virtually this evening. We would love to see you there! #EpilepsyAwareness

Here's everything you need to know (including the invite link):
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DYK about Catamenial #Epilepsy? For many women, seizure frequency or intensity can be directly affected by hormonal shifts during their menstrual cycle. -- Do you or someone you know experiences seizures that worsen around menstruation or other hormonal changes? #EpilepsyAwareness

It's easy to fall into the trap that one's seizure control is "good enough". If you're taking your meds, but still having seizures, please reach out to your neurologist (or ideally an epileptologist) because there are others treatments in addition to meds that can be tried. #EpilepsyAwareness

Don't know who needs to hear this: good job adapting to your Epilepsy today! Whether you're having seizures or not, if you're working with doctors, taking your meds as you doctor directs, getting your sleep, and minding your triggers you're strill doing wonderfully. #EpilepsyAwareness

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Life with #epilepsy often means the unpredictable can become an emergency in an instant. -- Have you ever had an emergency because of your Epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness

Epilepsy is more than seizures. What's one of your goals in your adaptation to Epilepsy that doesn't involve seizure-reduction? #EpilepsyAwareness

004: Our Host - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast In this episode, the host of our podcast, David Clifford, reluctantly opens up about his twenty-seven-year-long struggle with uncontrolled seizures and describes the great lengths to which he went to ...

Happy 50th Birthday to the host of our #epilepsy podcast: David Clifford. #EpilepsyAwareness

Listen to his story:
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Happy Father's Day! How did your dad help you better adapt to your #epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness

We really appreciate your effort to help us raise #EpilepsyAwareness. It shows that we're all in this together. Thank you for supporting us with you likes, replies, and reposts!

014: Faux Pas (Part 1) - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast We walk through some of the faux pas that members of the general public often make that often cause confusion or even playful eye-rolls from members of the Epilepsy community.

Should #epilepsyAwareness only be used for posts involving humans? (We see used a lot in posts about pets having seizures.)

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A migraine disorder that causes seizures? Never heard of that before. Maybe you mean your migraines trigger your epilepsy? Would definitely love to learn more.

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Living with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (or #TLE) can mean unique experiences like déjà vu, unusual smells/tastes, or feelings of fear before a seizure. DYK #TLE is the most common form of focal #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness

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Did you know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure sometime in their life? Seizures are incredibly common. -- In what year did you have your first seizure? Did doctors think it was Epilepsy right away or something else? #EpilepsyAwareness

Many people with brain tumors only learn about the condition after experiencing a seizure. About 30% of people with brain tumors will also develop #epilepsy. #WorldBrainTumorDay #EpilepsyAwareness

042: We Care - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast In this episode, we argue that Caretakers (or carers) deserve to be full-fledged members in our Epilepsy Community.

Happy #WorldCaringDay! Carers play a vital role in the lives of people with #Epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness

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To any billionaires looking to save their reputation: why not invest heavily into the cure for #epilepsy? Imagine being the one person who finds a cure for one of the oldest documented conditions! #EpilepsyAwareness

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038: Seizure First Aid - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast We talk about all things Seizure First Aid using descriptions and data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

You wouldn't wrap a person having a heart-attack with bandages, why do some people think CPR is part of proper first-aid for a seizure? #EpilepsyAwareness

Here's how to apply proper seizure first aid:
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We hate this myth. 💜

What's a widely held belief about #epilepsy that, even with strong scientific evidence against it, you still hear people say? #EpilepsyAwareness -- We will start. NEVER put something in a person's mouth if you witness a seizure!

013: Neurogenesis and Plasticity - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast We walk through the concepts of Adult Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity, why they are important to the people of Epilepsy, and how they can help with your recovery.

Ever tried to learn a new language? Research shows it actively promotes #neuroplasticity – your brain's ability to rewire itself! For people with #epilepsy, this brain 'exercise' can potentially help strengthen pathways & support cognitive health. #EpilepsyAwareness

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So sorry to hear that. We're here if you need to talk. Hang in there. 💜

Hey, you OK?

048: Jacked In - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast In this episode, we talk about all things EEG and how it can be used by our Neurologists (or Epileptologists) to classify our different types of Epilepsy.

On this day in 1941, Hans Berger passed away. His groundbreaking work in 1924 (in a time where even the vinyl toothbrush hadn't been invented), recording the first human brain waves with the #EEG, laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. #EpilepsyAwareness

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If you don't stand up for getting people with disabilities access to potentially life-saving medical care, what do you even stand up for? #EpilepsyAwareness

David Clifford of Brain Ablaze On Life With Epilepsy and Being Creative With Your Path - Jennifer Logue Software engineer, entrepreneur, and epilepsy warrior David Clifford talks about the journey to starting 'Brain Ablaze.'

Watch the host of our podcast talk about how he had to get creative when #epilepsy changed his life's path. -- How have you had to get creative? #NationalCreativityDay #EpilepsyAwareness

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Just once, we would love to hear that the side-effect of an anti-seizure medication are positive. Why can't they make you a better basketball player rather than causing depression, weight gain, or confusion? #EpilepsyAwareness

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Celebrating what would have been Cameron Boyce's 25th birthday by recommitting to the cause he championed. His memory is a powerful reminder of the urgency of #epilepsy advocacy and safety for all people in our community. #CameronBoyceFoundation #EpilepsyAwareness

Agreed.