Name: 為何我要談論癲癇?
Uploaded: 2017-05-23T15:06:46Z
Duration: 8 min 19 s
Description: 患有癲癇的心理健康提倡者西塔瓦-瓦芙拉，在寫作關於自己的故事時找到力量。現在，她鼓勵其他仍在為癲癇奮鬥的人，屏除那些汙名和排擠，分享自身的故事。

患有癲癇的心理健康提倡者西塔瓦-瓦芙拉，在寫作關於自己的故事時找到力量。現在，她鼓勵其他仍在為癲癇奮鬥的人，屏除那些汙名和排擠，分享自身的故事。

為何我要談論癲癇?

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.

Shattering Stigma by Speaking Openly About Epilepsy

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西塔瓦．瓦芙拉: 為何我要談論癲癇?