You're Not Alone
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We're Team Vera - medical students building a community where epilepsy is understood, not feared. Through stories, education, and each other.

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The Reality

Epilepsy Is More Common
Than You Think

Behind every number is someone navigating life, relationships, and dreams with epilepsy. Our mission is to create a safe environment and raise awareness - to help ease their burden.

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People worldwide

Live with epilepsy right now. That's more than the entire population of Spain.

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People in India

One of the highest burdens globally, yet awareness remains dangerously low.

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In developing nations

Where access to neurologists, medication, and support is most limited.

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Could be seizure-free

With proper treatment. Knowledge and access are the barriers, not the condition.

1 in 26

Will experience a seizure in their lifetime

Seizures don't discriminate. Any age, any background, any family. Knowing what to do - and what not to do - matters for everyone, not just those already affected.

Understanding Epilepsy

It’s Not What
Most People Think

Epilepsy is surrounded by myths that fuel stigma. Let's start with what's actually true.

“You can swallow your tongue during a seizure”

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Physically impossible. Never put anything in someone’s mouth during a seizure.

“Epilepsy means you can’t live a normal life”

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Most people with epilepsy lead full, active lives with proper treatment and support.

“Seizures always look like convulsions”

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Some look like brief staring spells or moments of confusion. Every person is different.

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Knowledge Saves Lives

Knowing basic seizure first aid - what to do and what not to do - can prevent injury and save lives. Our resources tab has patient-led videos that teach you exactly that.

Community Voices

Stories That Connect Us

Real words from real people.

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I spent years hiding my condition. Finding people who understand without judgment... it’s everything. This community gave me the courage to talk about it openly.

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Support Group Participant

Living with epilepsy since age 14

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I didn’t realize how much basic knowledge I lacked - even as a med student - when it came to seizure first aid. Vera filled in the gaps the textbooks never covered.

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Team Vera Member

3rd Year Medical Student

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