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Some minor changes to your lifestyle can have a positive effect on the management of seizures. Find out about the aspects of your life that may require changes and practical ways to do this.

Driving
Driving restrictions vary. Simply having a diagnosis of epilepsy does not necessarily mean "no driving". Read on.

Alcohol and Drugs
Here we discuss the effects drugs and alcohol can have on seizures.

Relationships
Many people with epilepsy are concerned about starting and maintaining a relationship.

Financial Issues
There are many things that can affect finances when epilepsy is diagnosed. Here we discuss a few.

Memory
This section provides some tips on ways to cope and minimise the impact of memory problems.

Sports and Activities
There are very few restrictions to activities for people with epilepsy.

Travel
We offer a few suggestions to prevent or deal with seizures whilst travelling.

Employment
Epilepsy should not be an obstacle a person's ability to perform well in the work place.

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