There are lots of reasons to care about your health - like feeling good, looking good, and getting stronger. Doing well in school, at work, in sports and other activities. Believe it or not, these can all be affected by your health!

Living with epilepsy is not always rosy, but people with good seizure control lead normal lives – they are often more limited by the attitudes and misunderstanding of others than by the epilepsy itself. Just remember….

• Epilepsy is not necessarily a lifelong condition
• Over 70% of people stop having seizures once they start medications
• Many people have never had a convulsive seizure.
• There are many different seizure types.
• Epilepsy is condition of the brain, not a mental, emotional or psychological problem.
• Epilepsy should not be a barrier to achievement.
• Be positive - You can do anything you put your mind to.
• Living with epilepsy is more than just taking medications.
• A healthy, active life is also very important.
• Your health begins with you!

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