r/Epilepsy

r/Epilepsy

42.5K members
r/Epilepsy is a subreddit with 42.5K members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is size-large, activity-high.
The mission of r/epilepsy is to provide a community forum for people who are affected by epilepsy. We exist to share ideas about the direction of epilepsy research, available treatment options for all seizure disorders, SUDEP, and to overcome the challenges and stigma created by epilepsy through lively discussion in a safe supportive environment.

Popular Topics in r/Epilepsy

#1
Question
: "Do you sometimes feel off but not seize?"
69 posts
#2
Rant
: "New Subreddit Rule? Pretty Please?"
54 posts
#3
Support
: "My mom walked in on me having a seizure and called the cops (to have me sectioned)…"
20 posts
#4
Victory
: "Got my medical ID bracelet"
15 posts
#5
Humor
: "Have you ever had a seizure that makes you forget so much valuable information..then your life FUCK YOU BRAIN WHY COULD’NT YOU ERASE THE BAD STUFF"
9 posts
#6
Other
: "My cat just alerted me to a seizure."
5 posts
#7
Epilepsy Art
: "EPILEPSY TATS!"
4 posts
#8
Discussion
: "I doubt it's my meds but do you think any of your meds can damage your Appetite?"
3 posts
#9
Memory
: "Memory loss upsides"
2 posts
#10
Employment
: "I confessed to my boss I'm epileptic and now I'm scared of being fired"
2 posts
#11
Medication
: "A cure.... when?"
2 posts
#12
Advice
: "I recommend not watching videos of seizures if you’re newly diagnosed"
2 posts
#13
Survey
: "Epilepsy support"
1 posts
#14
Relationships
: ""You're not doing anything to get better.""
1 posts
#15
Newcomer
: "To get on meds or not (1 seizure and positive EEG)"
1 posts
#16
Surgery
: "I was interviewed on NPR about my VNS surgery!"
1 posts
#17
Service Animal
: "Does anyone else have seizures with strong emotions"
1 posts
#18
Depression
: "I'm just tired."
1 posts
#19
News
: "Stopped Drinking"
1 posts

Member Growth in r/Epilepsy

Daily
+21 members(0.0%)
Monthly
+971 members(2.3%)
Yearly
+9K members(27.4%)

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