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36 reactions · 25 shares | Seizures are like an electrical storm in the brain, and the impact a seizure has on a person depends on the location of the “storm” in the person’s brain. Dr. Alice Lam explains the potential short and long-term impacts that seizures can have on memory and cognition on this week’s Seizing Life. Watch: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/seizing-life/the-impact-of-epilepsy-and-seizures-on-cognition-and-memory/ | CURE Epilepsy | Facebook

Ashton’s story shows why seizure awareness matters. His friends didn’t realise epilepsy isn’t just one seizure type and how each person’s epilepsy and seizure can look different and is unique to them. 🧠💜 This #NationalEpilepsyWeek, let’s break the stigma and share real experiences! Join the conversation by sharing your experiences in the comments or visit our stories to get involved. #UnderstandMyEpilepsy | Young Epilepsy