My Journal - Bruce Burn
Retired detective, Bruce Burn, describes his recent diagnosis and epilepsy-related memory loss. In coping with his condition, Bruce found the most helpful thing was helping others
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My Journal - Ernie Lijoi Snr
Ernie Lijoi Snr developed epilepsy at a young age living in Brooklyn, New York in the aftermath of World War II. In spite of his worsening seizures, he worked hard to gain entry into the police force. He finally ended up as a deep cover operative working to stop dangerous criminals
My Journal - Rebecca Costantini
Having developed epilepsy as a result of encephalitis during childhood, Rebecca Costantini has been increasingly determined to build a life for herself. Now she is an independent young woman – and a budding photographer
My Journal - Tina McLeod
In spite of many difficulties presented by her epilepsy, Tina McLeod and her husband Dave finally saw their biggest dream come true in
2007 – with the birth of their daughter, Leah
My journal: Lauren de Bavay-Platt
Lauren de Bavay-Platt developed epilepsy at a time when she was training to compete at an international sports championship. In spite of her epilepsy, she made it to the competition – and never lets her condition rule her life
My Journal: Alex Staniforth
Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of nine, Alex Staniforth has encountered a variety of problems linked with his condition. He overcame them all to become a committed young sportsperson – and was selected to carry the Olympic Flame in the run-up to the Olympics
My journal - Nick Havard
With a keen sense of adventure, Nick Havard was determined not to let his epilepsy stop him travelling in East Asia. But would he make it through customs with his medication? He describes the trip of a lifetime – and a hair-raising case of lost property.
My journal: Ed Richmond
One of our new online columnists, Ed Richmond recounts his first experiences of epilepsy – and what it’s like to have seizures in school