Neurological disorders disrupt normal body functions and wreak a massive havoc on a person’s overall health.

Epilepsy is one such problem which causes recurrent seizures in a person suffering from it. Abnormal neuronal activities, coupled with some other factors, are the chief causes of this problem. It afflicts mainly small children and people above 65 years of age, but can also happen to people of other age brackets, irrespective of their gender, nationality etc. Total cure may not be possible but with proper medication or surgery in more serious cases, some respite can be obtained.

Epilepsy poses a serious threat to a woman’s health. Women with epilepsy suffer from depression, gradual weakening of bones due to prolonged usage of medicines and more seriously, reproductive failure, infertility, problems during menstruations and dysfunctional sex organs.

Other repercussions include social discriminations, difficulty to cope with the sudden overwhelming changes in lifestyle and their surroundings.

Even if they are not themselves suffering from it, it can be emotionally exhaustive looking after a family member or a friend suffering from it. One needs proper guidance and a lot of mental support and courage to cope with the hardships.

To serve this purpose, several non-profit organizations have come up with programs which bring in epilepsy advocates from different corners of the world to share their experiences, hardships in dealing with epilepsy along with some useful tips that can alleviate the pain to some extent. There are physicians who counsel people and advise them on proper medications, treatments and give suitable answers to their numerous queries. If you want to know when to visit a doctor, or how to take care of your epileptic child or a family member or how to take care of your family or job etc then these programs are the best place to find these answers. Your emotional needs will be satisfied once you interact with these women with epilepsy narrating and discussing about their previous experiences, stories of treatments, ways of coping with day-to-day challenges, taking care of their families, managing jobs and being happy at the same time. There are websites which provide easy access to these advocates. You can read and watch real people like you, victims of this problem sharing how they dealt with their problems and are leading normal and happy lives. They provide you with useful information to have a positive effect on your physical as well as your mental health. You will also be made aware of several support camps and programs that can help you overcome your problem.

The right guidance and a helpful friend instilling a sense of determination and the courage to fight back are what are required to fight the perils of epilepsy.

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