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Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk

I’ve been volunteering with the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego for 4 years since I was diagnosed. They have an…

August 6, 2018
Ketogenic Diet

Ketogenic Diet for Seizures

My favorite health quote: “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in…

July 26, 2018
Seizures & Epilepsy

Who Loves Health Insurance?

Is it me or does the Health Care System just suck? I think we could all agree that it…

July 23, 2018
Seizures & Epilepsy

Mel’s New Diet Lifestyle

I’ve always been self conscious about my weight. Especially the numbers on the scale! When I was in high school,…

April 4, 2018
Seizures & Epilepsy

Doctor Interviews

When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy, it was so hard for me to find a good doctor, especially when…

February 16, 2018
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Hi, I'm Melissa. A life enthusiast and an Epilepsy Advocate! In 2014, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. This is where I document my journey and hope to inspire you to support Epilepsy and how to "seize life's moments".

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I had a doctors appointment today and if I want to I had a doctors appointment today and if I want to be a mom in the next 2 years, the VNS therapy device is the best option for me. This will allow me to get off more medications. But the VNS takes 6 months to 1 year to adjust. If I didn’t have epilepsy, I would’ve been a mom like 5 years ago. 😂 These are the decisions women with epilepsy face. Additional family planning is challenging! Choosing a brain device so I can be a mom. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I mean WTF do I do? Shout out to all the epilepsy moms out there. 💜💜 
#epilepsysucks #epilepsywarriors #epilepymoms #epilepsyawareness
4 MONTHS seizure free. 🤗 When people ask me wha 4 MONTHS seizure free. 🤗 When people ask me what have you been doing differently? I’m like not much. Is it stress? Have you been eating healthier? All these puzzle questions, but people need to understand it’s epilepsy, the most common, misunderstood and mysterious brain disorder. It will sneak up on you and hide when it wants to. Anyways, 2 MORE MONTHS until 6 months seizure free when I can drive a 🚙. Leggggooooo 

#thisisepilepsy #epilepsyawareness #seizurefree
Thank you @camilacoelho for sharing your epilepsy Thank you @camilacoelho for sharing your epilepsy journey on the @tscpodcast 💜💜 Listening to you increase awareness on epilepsy, fighting the stigmas and talking about pregnancy is very inspiring. I recommend this podcast episode to all the epilepsy warriors out there 💪🏻

#epilepsyawareness #seizureawareness #epilepsywarrior #theskinnyconfidentialpodcast #epilepsy
It was a good November for epilepsy awareness mont It was a good November for epilepsy awareness month. 🍁I appreciate you all learning about epilepsy and supporting my vulnerability. I’ve been open about this seizure disorder from day 1. Yes, there were a couple times when I was slightly embarrassed telling people, but shiittttt I got over that. Then it made for good conversations. It’s easier said then done when epilepsy can hold me back, but I try to remain hopeful by looking at sunsets, taking adventures and a lot of therapy sessions.... 🙏🏻grateful 💜

#epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #epilepsywarrior #seizuredisorder
If I could make my own hospital gowns that are mor If I could make my own hospital gowns that are more stylish, I would. The 1st photo was my first seizure in 2014 where I stayed overnight at a hospital and had “normal test results”. The 2nd is when I had scary back to back seizures, went to a hospital and got hooked up on Ativan to make the seizures stop. Then the final is the 4 day hospital stay with the EEG. 😬Also no results on which part of the brain is causing my seizures. 😡 These are hideous pictures of me 😂But I post them to shed light on the invisible disorder called Epilepsy. Obviously I love posting pics where I’m not in hospital gowns. Today, I’d thought to disrupt your scrolls with these. Hey yo Epilepsy Awareness Month 💜💜💜😊

#epilepsy #epilepsyawareness 
#eeg #hospitalstays #epilepsywarriors #eamphotochallenge @whatsshakinpodcast @epilepsy.living
Epilepsy has taught me...to try to be resilient an Epilepsy has taught me...to try to be resilient and to be ok with not being absolutely perfect. I live a weird life with the unknown. But I’m not the only one facing adversity. Whether it’s epilepsy or something completely different. Be resilient and imperfect. Enjoy sunsets and being in the moment. Everyday is an unknown so be present and seize the damn day!!! Corny? Kinda? 💜🤗 love to you all 😊

#epilepsyawareness #epilepsy #chronicillness #sunsets #seizetheday #epilepsyawarenessmonth #eamphotochallenge @socal.epilepsy @epilepsy.living
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