Epilepsy Association works to debunk disorder myths
March 11, 2011
Glenn Cook
It’s a neurological disorder that some of history’s greatest minds were afflicted with, but there is still much for many to discover about epilepsy.
According to the Edmonton Epilepsy Association, epilepsy is a chronic condition that is defined by recurrent seizures, which are abnormal electrical activity in a patient’s brain that results in changes in behaviour or function. It affects one in every 100 people, including some well-known historical figures like Charles Dickens, Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci and Socrates.
But EEA executive director Gary Sampley said that, despite how common it is, there is still a lack of awareness and plenty of misconceptions when it comes to the disorder.
“You would be surprised how many people have a total misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about [epilepsy],” he said.
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and is capped off by Purple Day every March 26, when people across the globe are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness of the disorder.
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