Isolation is often associated with being physically alone, but you can feel isolated in a room full of people. 

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So, what is isolation?

Lauren's experience dealing with isolation

'I wouldn’t really sleep. I became really anxious when I was around close friends and family because the possibility of having a seizure ran on my mind constantly. I became very paranoid when someone would ask me if I was alright as I just didn’t want to feel like I was burdening someone else with my problems.'

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Emma's Diagnosis: Facing epilepsy alone

'Overtime, I felt incredibly withdrawn and isolated, it just became easier letting my parents control the majority of my life rather than make my own decisions.'

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The Channel

A space for young people, aged 13+, who are living with epilepsy, for them to share, learn and find support.