Mental Health and Epilepsy | Young Epilepsy

The struggles of epilepsy are not always visible. 77% of young people living with epilepsy report a significant impact on their mental wellbeing. Anxiety, depression, and fatigue being just some of the challenges they face managing seizures and living with epilepsy.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessDay we hear from four different individuals about how they work to manage mental health challenges and find support.
If you are struggling with your mental health, there is support available. You can always reach out to your neurologist, nurse, or GP with any concerns around your condition or medication. You can also use our SHOUT service by texting PURPLE to 85258. Shout’s trained volunteers can help with issues including anxiety, stress, loneliness or depression and are available 24/7.
Find out more at: youngepilepsy.org.uk/

[@1975KyleDavid]

I understand the anxiety and fear of having seizures that everyone is talking about. I don't want to say that it is worse to become epileptic than to have been born with epilepsy because seizures are horrible no matter how you become epileptic. Learning to accept yourself for who you are can be one of life's greatest challenges when you have been rerouted in your life's journey--especially for a child who has seen one's life dreams vanish in a matter of seconds. When I learned to look forward and not backward, my life got easier because I had something to live for. I wish everyone a positive year to look forward to.

[@leonel2815]

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