Hello!

What do you know about epilepsy? Do you have epilepsy? Know someone with epilepsy? Please share your story and spread the awareness. I will be having a Facebook Market Fundraiser on my page to raise money for the not for profit Epilepsy Action Australia. This will be open from March 25 – March 29. www.facebook.com/minkiboo

My 13 month old daughter was diagnosed four months ago with absence and atonic seizures, she is currently medically controlled. I do not know what the future holds for her.


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  • No, I didn’t know that March 26 is Wear Purple for Epilepsy Day.
    How’s your girl doing now ??


  • thank you for informing us. I hope you manage to raise masses of funds.


  • Thank you KazJL and June11 for sharing your personal stories.
    Thank you everyone for looking, liking and spreading the word! <3 I really appreciate it <3


  • Thanks for raising awareness as I had no idea xx I’ll join your FB page too x


  • I didn’t know this but I have written in my diary and will participate by wearing purple and donating. I have passed this information on to my friends. Thanks for the awareness message. I wish your family well!


  • I am so glad there is an Epilepsy Awareness Day. Hopefully it will eliminate the stigma attached to the condition. There are a few different types of Epilepsy. Some sufferers have to contend with 2 or more types. Some get what they call and aura – a warning that they are going to have a seizure, sometimes enough time to make themselves as safe as possible to prevent a fall. Many have suffered considerable injuries. Some are completely controlled by medication. Some have several seizures a day or week or month or year.
    Some of the triggers are tiredness, stress, alcohol, flashing lights, some computer games, pain from various causes, an infection or gastro. I personally have epilepsy which is controlled except if I get an infection (especially if I have a high temperature or gastro. Some have absence epilepsy. They stop what they are doing, then carry on as normally provided it doesn’t cause confusion. After suffering a seizure some just want to sleep, some are very agitated for awhile, some are quite aggressive.
    or gastro.


  • Had no idea about this day. My mum is on medication and has had seizures all her life but only gets them at night time.


  • I di not know march 25th was Epilepsy Day. I wear purple a lot but I will make a point of wearing it on this day.


  • I looked at your facebook page and you have created some beautiful pieces. Well done! :)


  • Thank you for raising awareness and best wishes for your daughter.


  • i didn’t know this actually. It would be nice to see you do an article for the day


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