Articles & guides
Plain-language, sourced information about living with epilepsy. Educational only — not medical advice.
Epilepsy basics
Just had a first seizure? What happens next
What to do after a first-ever seizure: when it is an emergency, why one seizure is not always epilepsy, what tests to expect, and what to write down.
Read article →Can a child outgrow epilepsy?
Yes, many children outgrow epilepsy, but it depends on the syndrome. Which childhood epilepsies usually fade, and how doctors decide when medication can stop.
Read article →Focal seizures explained: aware, impaired awareness, and spreading seizures
A deep dive into focal seizures — what auras feel like, what observers see during impaired awareness, how seizures spread, and why the brain region matters.
Read article →Generalized seizures explained: a closer look at each type
A deeper look at generalized seizures — tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic, atonic, and tonic — what each phase looks like and when to seek emergency help.
Read article →Types of epilepsy: how doctors classify the condition
How doctors classify epilepsy itself — focal, generalized, combined, and unknown — plus what an epilepsy syndrome is and why the label guides your care.
Read article →Epilepsy myths and facts
Common myths about epilepsy, corrected with facts: seizure first aid, work and sport, flashing lights, mental health, and why accurate information matters.
Read article →Types of seizures: a plain-language guide
How doctors classify seizures — focal aware, focal with impaired awareness, tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic, and atonic — explained in plain words.
Read article →What is epilepsy?
A plain-language guide to epilepsy: what it is, how common it is, what happens in the brain, how it is diagnosed, and the outlook for most people.
Read article →Living with epilepsy
The best epilepsy apps in 2026: an honest comparison
An honest comparison of the best epilepsy and seizure tracker apps in 2026 — Epilepsy Mate, Epsy, Seizure Tracker, MyTherapy and more, all linked.
Read article →Catamenial epilepsy: when seizures follow your menstrual cycle
What catamenial epilepsy is, how hormone shifts across the menstrual cycle can affect seizures, and how tracking both together helps confirm a pattern.
Read article →Epilepsy and driving: how seizure control affects your licence
How seizure freedom affects driving eligibility, why licensing rules differ by region, what records help, and how to get around while you wait.
Read article →Nocturnal seizures: signs you may have had a seizure in your sleep
What nocturnal seizures are, the morning-after signs that may point to a seizure during sleep, and how to track and discuss them with your doctor.
Read article →Seizure diary app vs paper: which keeps better records?
Seizure diary app or paper notebook? Where paper falls short, what an app adds, when paper still wins, and why the best diary is the one you keep.
Read article →Common seizure triggers and how to spot yours
Missed medication, lost sleep, stress and alcohol are among the most common seizure triggers. Learn how they work and how to spot your own patterns.
Read article →Epilepsy and sleep: why rest matters
Sleep loss is one of the most common seizure triggers, and seizures can disturb sleep in return. Learn practical habits that protect your rest and brain.
Read article →How to keep a seizure diary (and why it helps)
Learn why a seizure diary is one of the best epilepsy self-management tools, what to record after each seizure, and how to make the habit stick.
Read article →Treatment & medication
New epilepsy treatments: real reasons for hope
From laser surgery to responsive brain devices and gene-targeted care, an honest look at new epilepsy treatments and why hope is realistic today.
Read article →Drug-resistant epilepsy: what it means and what comes next
What drug-resistant (refractory) epilepsy means, why it happens, and the next steps: specialist evaluation, surgery, neurostimulation, diet, and trials.
Read article →Epilepsy surgery explained
Learn who may qualify for epilepsy surgery, how the evaluation works step by step, the main types of procedures, and what outcomes are realistic.
Read article →Epilepsy treatment options: an overview
A plain-language tour of epilepsy treatments — anti-seizure medications, surgery, neurostimulation devices, and dietary therapies — and how care teams choose.
Read article →Questions to ask your neurologist about epilepsy
Ready-made checklists of questions to ask your neurologist about epilepsy — for your first appointment and follow-ups — plus how to prepare and what to bring.
Read article →Taking epilepsy medication consistently
Why anti-seizure medication works best on a steady schedule, why doses get missed, and practical ways to stay consistent — without blame or guilt.
Read article →Caregivers & family
Caregiver anxiety in epilepsy: turning worry into answers
Caring for someone with epilepsy means living with questions you can't answer. How logging seizures lowers caregiver anxiety and makes neurologist appointments count.
Read article →Seizure action plans for school: what to include (free template)
What a seizure action plan for school should include: this child's seizure types, first-aid steps, the 5-minute rule, contacts, and how to share it with staff.
Read article →Building family resilience when a child has epilepsy
How families stay strong over years of childhood epilepsy: sharing care between parents, supporting siblings, protecting normal life, and hope built on facts.
Read article →Caregiver stress and burnout: looking after yourself too
Caring for someone with epilepsy is genuinely hard. How to spot caregiver stress and burnout, protect your sleep and mind, and get real support.
Read article →Supporting a child with epilepsy
How parents and caregivers can support a child with epilepsy: talking openly, working with school, home safety, shared records, and self-care.
Read article →Safety & first aid
Seizure first aid: what to do when someone has a seizure
Learn simple seizure first aid: how to keep someone safe during a seizure, the two things you should never do, and when to call emergency services.
Read article →Research news
Taking part in an epilepsy clinical trial: what it really involves
A calm, practical guide to epilepsy clinical trials — the phases, what placebo really means, your right to withdraw, and how to weigh the benefits and risks.
Read article →Wearable seizure detection: what these devices can and cannot do
An honest look at seizure wristbands and smartwatches: what they measure, which seizures they catch, where forecasting really stands, and what to ask first.
Read article →Where epilepsy research is heading: hope, measured honestly
A grounded look at where epilepsy research is going — genetics, sharper imaging, seizure forecasting, new drugs, smarter stimulation, and how patients help.
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