Name: 为何我要大声说出自己有癫痫？
Uploaded: 2017-05-23T15:06:46Z
Duration: 8 min 19 s
Description: 曾受困于癫痫的心理健康倡导者西塔瓦·瓦芙拉在写出自己故事的同时找到了力量。现在，她鼓励那些沉默的癫痫患者排除羞耻和排斥，分享自己的故事。

曾受困于癫痫的心理健康倡导者西塔瓦·瓦芙拉在写出自己故事的同时找到了力量。现在，她鼓励那些沉默的癫痫患者排除羞耻和排斥，分享自己的故事。

为何我要大声说出自己有癫痫？

Living with epilepsy can mean isolation and misunderstanding, as one person's story of seizures beginning in high school reveals. After years of denial, setbacks, and exclusion, sharing personal struggles online connected her with a wider community and sparked hope. By transforming pain into advocacy, she demonstrates how openness can reduce stigma and empower others with the condition. Millions worldwide face similar challenges each year, yet conversation and compassion can break down barriers.

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西塔瓦·瓦芙拉: 为何我要大声说出自己有癫痫？