the purpose of a day for Awareness of Epilepsy is to help people understand the disease.
In the past, some thought the person was being attacked by demons, some thought they were prophets, others said epilepsy is contagious and only children can have epilepsy. these are all found under The History Of Epilepsy
Celebrated annually on March 26, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, was created to increase the public's understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it.
Today is also Blog4Peace day
These Graphics were borrowed from
Mimi Lennox on Blog 4 Peace if you would like to join in
15 comments:
I had no idea about epilepsy day! I think purple is also for something else as well. You two are not only purple, you are glowing! Have you been around any nuclear reactors lately?
I didn't know that either. Thanks for educating us.
F knew a dog once that was epileptic. Poor dog. We support your day. Paw smacks Mr T
Hello,
It is great to support Epilepsy Awareness. Thanks for sharing. Peace and prayers for Ukraine. Beau you look cute with the purple flower on your collar.
HUGS, have a happy day!
I didn't know there was an epilepsy awareness day. My cousins wife has it. How horrible it must have been for people long ago before it was understood.
Hari OM
I was aware of this day - I had two friends at school with epilepsy and, much later, a workmate. It is indeed a scary thing to witness, but once one learns what is to be done if a fit takes place, things improve greatly. As indeed has the management of it generally and fitting is now much less an occurrence once appropriately handled. Thanks for bringing it to notice today Beau Boy!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
I never realized animals could have epilepsy until I started blogging.
Hugs cecilia
I knew someone once that had epilepsy...I think evenbthoughbyou knowcwhat it is, it would have to be kind of scary to witness your lived one with it.
We have our paws crossed for peace in Ukraine and we also wish there could be no more epilepsy in the world.
It is important to raise awareness of epilepsy, so often misunderstood ... I have sadly witnessed seizures and they are frightening beyond description.
All I can say is we are soooooooooooooooo blessed to be here in the USA - and we all need to pray for the Ukraine.
Beau, you and momma look positively fetching! I'd no idea ... and wish I hadn't given away all my purple clothing. One of my friend's little dogs, Lucy, has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Shannon posted last night, it's soooo hard to witness her seizures.
Peace and a total cure for epilepsy would be totally wonderful.
Beau, you look great in your purple flowers, you should wear them more often. Mom says that she had a friend who died of epilepsy in her early 20's. It's another terrible condition to have. XOX Xena and Lucu
Lovely post. I used to join in with Mimi Lennox on Blog 4 Peace.
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