Epilepsy: A New Approach

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Summary: Informative, hopeful, breaks the isolation
Review: This book gives lots of information that I thought was peculiar to my case. It gives cases and concrete examples of intervention. For me, it broke the isolation of feeling I was the only one. It gives ideas for writing in a journal at the end of each chapter, which is very useful. People who have epilepsy have choices. It's enlightening and hopeful. I showed it to my neurologist and he wants to read it!

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Summary: Some critical information missing here
Review: This book has many helpful insights but I have found one section that needs to be expanded. The subject of Non-epileptic Seizures, especially those caused by sexual abuse in childhood. There is only a couple of lines that mention it but do not elaborate. Overall a good book however.

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Summary: Excellent source of information and inspiration
Review: This book is an excellent source of concise, up-to-date information about episepsy and a great source of inspiration for people, who suffer from this disturbing and often times unexplained (as it is in my case) disorder. It really helped me, when I was down and confused about my choices. I still have to make my own decisions, but, at least, after reading this book, I know that I am not alone. Many thanks to the authors!

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Summary: One of the most uplifting books on Epilepsy I have ever read
Review: This book is technically informative in easy to understand terms. But more importantly, you no longer feel condemed by your Epilepsy. It teaches you methods to control seizures instead of them controlling you. I felt so uplifted and hopeful after reading only half of the book!

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Summary: Treats the whole person not merely the symptoms
Review: This landmark publication allowed me to look at epilepsy as a challenge instead of a tragedy. Using its philosophy, the techniques outlined in it have helped me to change from a victim to someone who has taken control of her life. I have learned to observe myself inside and out and have changed the patterns which trigger seizures in me. After all, as the book points out, "the disorder that causes epilepsy is there all the time, but the seizures are not". This approach treats the whole person, not merely the symptoms of this malady and the book is written simply although the message is profound. I highly recommend this to patients and professionals.