Jane and Skylar come on this week to talk about their journeys with epilepsy. From being discriminated at work to trying to find supportive relationships it’s been a rollercoaster for them both. In this episode, we go on their journeys of being diagnosed, how that impacts their lives, and what they want people to know.

Key Takeaways:

[1:38] How Jane found out she had epilepsy, getting diagnosed, and type of seizures

[6:58] Skylar’s first seizure and her type of epilepsy

[11:34] Skylar’s seizure the night of prom and before graduation

[14:45] Being discriminated at work and not believed

[17:00] Wanting to feel like a normal adult who can have fun

[19:04] Trying medication that changed my mood drastically

[21:34] Skylar’s experience trying multiple medication cocktails

[27:30] Being bullied due to epilepsy

[29:12] Not being able to drive

[30:06] Having supportive families makes all the difference

[31:09] Having non supportive partners

[32:41] What we want people without epilepsy to know

Resources:

• Skylar’s podcast

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