Epilepsy In Our Words
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Epilepsy In Our Words
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Author : Steven C. Schachter
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2008
Epilepsy In Our Words written by Steven C. Schachter and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Nearly three million people in the United States live with epilepsy every day and another 180,000 Americans develop epilepsy every year. Around the world, more than 60 million people have epilepsy. Epilepsy impacts everyone in different ways, as well as their families, friends and professional caregivers. With the Brainstorms series, one of the world's leading authorities on epilepsy, Dr. Steven C. Schachter has gathered together the personal testimonies of patients, family members, and professional caregivers to create a poignant and gripping series of books on this misunderstood and often devastating disorder. This volume, Epilepsy in Our Words, features 68 personal accounts of seizure activity from people with epilepsy that illustrates the wide range of experiences associated with seizures and living with epilepsy. Many have had epilepsy for yers, and their passages are heartfelt and realistic. An introductory section explains epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective. An index helps readers focus on particular symptoms and other specific aspects of seizures, such as seizure warnings and triggers.
Epilepsy On Our Terms
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Author : Georgia D. Montouris
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2008
Epilepsy On Our Terms written by Georgia D. Montouris and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Nearly three million people in the United States live with epilepsy every day and another 180,000 Americans develop epilepsy every year. Around the world, more than 60 million people have epilepsy. Epilepsy impacts everyone in different ways, as well as their families, friends and professional caregivers. This enlightening book presents the firsthand personal accounts of children with seizure disorders and their parents. In their own words, these children and parents vividly describe the experiences of handling the crisis of the initial seizure, adjusting to the diagnosis of epilepsy, coping with seizures, managing medications and side effects, and dealing with health care providers, teachers, schoolmates, siblings, and friends. Their stories reveal the terror, uncertainty, and frustration felt by children an dparents after an initial seizure or a diagnosis of epilepsy and document the ongoing trials, tribulations, and triumphs of coping with seizures, medication schedules and side effects, health care providers and hospitals, schoolmates, siblings, relatives and friends. These accounts provide realistic insights into the myriad issues encountered in living with childhood epilepsy. The book also includes a straightforward medical discussion of childhood seizures, written in layperson's terms; a glossary of medical terms; and a guide for schoolteachers and parents.
In Our Words
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Author : Markus Reuber
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
In Our Words written by Markus Reuber and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Medical categories.
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) can cause blackouts, collapses, involuntary movements, loss of memory and have major impact on quality of life. Whereas epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, PNES are psychological-based responses to triggers inside or outside the body that are perceived as threatening by the person affected. PNES are poorly understood by the medical community. It is common for doctors to struggle to explain this diagnosis, which can leave their patients frustrated and confused. Often people are told that their PNES are caused by "stress" and sent away with no further support or advice. It is no wonder that those affected feel isolated, abandoned and hopeless about living with the condition. In Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living with Non-Epileptic Seizures shows those diagnosed with PNES that they are not alone, and how others have courageously managed to come to terms with their seizures. These heartfelt personal accounts will also allow family, friends, healthcare providers and researchers to gain more understanding of the condition and work to provide a better quality of life to those living with PNES.
Epilepsy On Our Terms
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language : en
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Release Date : 2008
Epilepsy On Our Terms written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Children categories.
The Brainstorms Companion
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Author : Steven C. Schachter
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 1994
The Brainstorms Companion written by Steven C. Schachter and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Convulsions categories.
This book is a sequel to Brainstorms: Epilepsy in Our Words, Dr. Schachter's highly acclaimed guide for people with epilepsy. The Brainstorms Companion: Epilepsy in Our View focuses on the family, friends, co-workers, and support staff of the patient. The book helps them to cope with the emotional trauma and to understand exactly what is happening when they witness a seizure. The first section provides an overview of epilepsy from a medical perspective and examines the wide variety of seizure manifestations that people with epilepsy have. Then, friends, family members, and associates of people with epilepsy describe in their own words what they see and how they feel when witnessing a seizure. The next section is written by people with epilepsy, who examine what their lives are like. The last section, written by two nurse specialists in epilepsy, gives practical advice on how to live safely with epilepsy. An index guides readers to descriptions of specific seizure manifestations and helps them find accounts of experiences similar to their own. A noted epilepsy specialist, Dr. Frederick Andermann, has written a Foreword.
Non Epileptic Seizures In Our Experience
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Author : Steven C. Schachter
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2020
Non Epileptic Seizures In Our Experience written by Steven C. Schachter and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Health & Fitness categories.
To an outside observer, Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) look like epileptic seizures. The manifestations of PNES include collapses, impaired consciousness, and seizure-related injuries. However, unlike epileptic seizures, which are the result of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, most PNES are an automatic psychological response to a trigger perceived as threatening. Not least because the changes in the brain that underpin PNES cannot be visualised easily with clinical tests (such as the EEG), there are many uncertainties and controversies surrounding the condition. Patients often provoke a mixture of emotions in healthcare professionals. In the authors' previous book, In Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living with Non-Epileptic Seizures, over 100 individuals with PNES and their family wrote about their experiences with the condition. While some had positive care experiences, many were left feeling confused, angry, and abandoned by the clinicians they had encountered. Non-Epileptic Seizures in Our Experience: Accounts of Health Care Professionals complements the authors' previous book by presenting the perspectives of over 90 members of different healthcare professions from around the world. The anonymous publication format has enabled many not only to share success stories but also to be open about difficulties and failures. This volume will be an invaluable resource for both highly experienced professionals as well as relative novice and those experiencing PNES. This book will challenge negative attitudes surrounding the condition, improve understanding between healthcare professionals and patients, and - ultimately - advance the quality of care provided for those with PNES.
The Brainstorms Family
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Author : Steven C. Schachter
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 1996
The Brainstorms Family written by Steven C. Schachter and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Children categories.
Presents information about the condition of epilepsy, what it is like to have seizures, the different kinds of seizures, and the effects of epilepsy on the individual and the family.
The Brainstorms Woman
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Author : Steven C. Schachter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Brainstorms Woman written by Steven C. Schachter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Family & Relationships categories.
This text presents firsthand accounts written by women with seizure disorders. In their own words, these patients describe the experiences of coping with seizures, undergoing treatment, and coming to terms with the impact of epilepsy on their lives and relationships. These real-life stories offer insights into the issues encountered by women with epilepsy at every stage of life and the reproductive cycle.
Epilepsy From A To Z
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Author : G. Kraemer
language : en
Publisher: Thieme
Release Date : 2004-12-08
Epilepsy From A To Z written by G. Kraemer and has been published by Thieme this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-08 with Medical categories.
Treasure chest of easy-to-access information. For all questions about epilepsy: Look here first, and inform yourself quickly! Whether you are preparing for a visit to the doctor, or are attempting to understand the information provided with medications, this unique reference is a quick guide to the entire spectrum of the problems associated with epilepsy, and the available treatments. Use this practical patient helper wherever you need it. Approximately 1,000 terms are defined and described in a brief and easy-to-understand way. Additional terms from general medicine that you may encounter, are provided as well. For patients of epilepsy and their relatives, this is a treasure chest of easy-to-access information. Physicians who treat patients with epilepsy will welcome this book as a giveaway to help their patients understand the condition better.
In Our Own Words
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Author : Lorna Myers Ph D
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-09-10
In Our Own Words written by Lorna Myers Ph D and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-10 with Convulsions categories.
This book is a compilation of the experiences of people with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). This psychological disorder has received little attention in the medical community and those experiencing PNES have often been misdiagnosed as having epilepsy. Some have been told that they are faking their seizures because their seizures do not register on standard tests for epilepsy. Non-epileptic seizures usually occur as a result of past trauma (PTSD) or stressful events which cannot be fully processed by the mind. It is our hope that the telling of our stories will give a voice to those who suffer with PNES and bring awareness to this disorder, educate medical professionals, families and friends of those with PNES and create a new level of compassion and understanding in order to bring about healing for PNES sufferers and all of those affected by this illness.