Brainstorms-Epilepsy in Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living With Seizures.

Raven Press, 1992. Paperback. Like New. NICE BOOK! NO SPINE CRASES & VERY MILD WEAR ON SILVER COVER. TINY SPOT ON OUTER EDGE, NO MARKS IN TEXT. Description: This fascinating book presents accounts of seizures and epilepsy written by adult patients in their own words. These personal, heartfelt passages realistically detail the feelings experienced before, during, and after a wide variety of seizures, and offer valuable insights to lay persons and professionals alike. Dr. Schachter first provides an overview of epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective, and then presents a diverse collection of seizure descriptions written by patients. The book concludes with statements by some of these patients about what life with epilepsy is like, including the fear of having a seizure, the social and occupational problems encountered, and the psychological impact of the stigma still prevalent in our culture.