Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the world’s most common brain disorder, affecting over 50 million people worldwide, of which 40M of the people affected by epilepsy live in developed countries.

The most common consequences of epilepsy include stigma and exclusion, reagrdless of whether the affected are in developed or developing countries. Stigma contributes greatly to the burden associated with epilepsy. Reducing the stigma of epilepsy is therefore the key to reducing its impact and improving quality of life. (Source: CREST study, collaborative Research on Epilepsy Stigma Project)

Luckily nowadays we have a lot of information about epilepsy. Whether you're new to epilepsy or have known it for twenty years, the more information you have, the stronger you will be. When you understand your condition, you will be able to make informed decisions about your lifestyle. By starting at the beginning, you will gain a basic foundation of knowledge about epilepsy, its treatments, and the ways it will affect your life.

Like everything else, having knowledge gives you the power to deal with the condition and take charge of your life and live it fully according to your limits like everyone else.