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Epilepsy Awareness Month |
 Nov 2 2009, 09:24 PM
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 Be the change you wish to see in the world  Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,569 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Baton Rouge, La Member No.: 20,203 Gender : Male Name : Jordan  |
Many of you might know that I have epilepsy. I started having seizures in February of this year.
This month is Epilepsy Awareness Month. On average 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime, and almost 500 die from SUDEP (sudden unexplained death due to epilepsy) each year. I have had two close friend die from this. And another from a simple seizure. My real goal is for people to know what to do should you ever see someone have a seizure. I mean 1 in 10 have a seizure. Thats a lot. So this month if you would. Maybe try doing something like making a purple ribbon to wear. The more aware people are the better. Here are some first aid tips. http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/about/firstaid/index.cfm Thanks a bunch! This post has been edited by Danjor: Nov 3 2009, 12:38 PM |
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Nov 3 2009, 10:42 AM
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 Ohh Snap Stephanie Group: Resident Posts: 1,235 Joined: 12-December 07 From: Alabamaaaaa Member No.: 14,886 Gender : Female Name : Stephanie |
I am gonna make a Lavender ribbon and put it on my bag for this
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Nov 3 2009, 12:03 PM
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 There's a movement in our stillness. Group: Resident Posts: 1,463 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 12,978 Gender : Female |
Thanks for the tips. My mom has ended up in the hospital 3 times because of seizures. I've never actually seen it, but my dad's always been there. I know not all seizures are that bad and stuff, but she would be unconscious afterwords, or awake but completely non-responsive, and it would take her a day or two of feeling tired and having a hard time remembering things to recover completely. It was really scary, but she hasn't had one in a while, thank God!
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Nov 3 2009, 12:13 PM
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 Darth Jacobious Group: Resident Posts: 857 Joined: 22-March 09 From: In my happy place. Where is that? I can't tell you, or the bad gnomes may show up there. Member No.: 23,590 Gender : Male Name : Jacob |
It's really awesome that you posted this. I have a friend who has seizures. Nice to find out this information. I'm going to bookmark this page.
Keep up the great work. God bless. |
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Nov 3 2009, 12:24 PM
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 רוח הקודש  Group: Moderator (Counselor) Posts: 3,188 Joined: 24-July 08 Member No.: 19,391 Gender : Female Name : Cat |
I'm going to make one and wear it at work.
 Keep going Jordan. <3 |
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Nov 3 2009, 03:03 PM
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 "My personality is a bit colorful" Group: Resident Posts: 1,473 Joined: 13-June 08 Member No.: 18,599 Gender : Female |
Hmm, totally didn't know there was a special awareness month for this.
Anyway, that's really cool. |
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Nov 3 2009, 05:59 PM
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Be the change you wish to see in the world Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,569 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Baton Rouge, La Member No.: 20,203 Gender : Male Name : Jordan |
QUOTE (horsesforlife @ Nov 3 2009, 03:03 PM)  Hmm, totally didn't know there was a special awareness month for this. Anyway, that's really cool. Yep. There are walks around here and everything! |
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Nov 3 2009, 06:23 PM
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 Give us a scream. Group: Gentryman Posts: 8,589 Joined: 27-August 07 From: Iridonia Member No.: 13,236 Gender : Female Name : Rave |
My little brother, mother and grandfather all have epilepsy. My brother has had many grand mal seizures. Its very scary.
The only time I have had seizures was during as withdrawal period from one of my meds. Imma sew a perty purple ribbon... and put it somewhere of importance. |
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Nov 6 2009, 11:43 AM
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Be the change you wish to see in the world Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,569 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Baton Rouge, La Member No.: 20,203 Gender : Male Name : Jordan |
Hey guys! November 13th is the designated wear purple day of the month. So if you want to wear purple to show your support, that'd be awesome
I'm wearing my epilepsy awareness shirt that I'm going to wear in my walk at the end of this month.
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Nov 7 2009, 12:38 PM
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 Jesus Freak Group: Resident Posts: 345 Joined: 15-October 08 From: Boringville, south carolina Member No.: 21,151 Gender : Female Name : Savannah |
The 13 you say?
I'll be sure to wear purple Yours in Christ, +Savannah+ |
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Nov 7 2009, 12:44 PM
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 I love wet cabs! Group: Resident Posts: 1,372 Joined: 26-July 09 From: Hick town... look it up Member No.: 25,113 Gender : Female Name : Its Sunni |
Oh cool! My friend has epilepsy and my sister has something like it, I'll be sure to wear purple! *Goes off the mark calender*
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