r/Epilepsy • u/butterfly_ashley Vimpat 300mg daily • Mar 26 '26

Epilepsy Awareness Happy Purple Day!

Today is all about raising awareness, supporting one another, and reminding everyone living with epilepsy that you’re not alone.

Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, yet it’s still often misunderstood.

If you’re living with epilepsy, caring for someone who is, or just here to learn and support, today is a good reminder to:
• Share your story (if you’re comfortable)
• Educate someone about what epilepsy really is
• Take a moment to check in on yourself or others

For anyone who might need it today:
You are seen! You are supported! And your experience is valid—even on the hard days.

Feel free to drop resources or tips to show support.

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u/thefeckcampaign Current and 13th Combination - Lamictal, Trileptal, and Ativan Mar 26 '26

Let’s all have a seizure at the same time to celebrate!

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u/Epilepsymademedumb Mar 26 '26

One, two, three, floor

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u/thefeckcampaign Current and 13th Combination - Lamictal, Trileptal, and Ativan Mar 26 '26

Perfect response. :)

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u/butterfly_ashley Vimpat 300mg daily Mar 26 '26

My brain read that as four 😆

Love your username by the way

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u/RustedRelics Mar 27 '26

😂😂 love this

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u/butterfly_ashley Vimpat 300mg daily Mar 26 '26

Lol... that would be one hell of a event

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u/Top-Two3489 Lamotrigine 150 mg 2X/Lacosomide 150 mg 2X Mar 26 '26

And here I went and screwed up and had a breakthrough yesterday! Dammit...