09/02/2026
International Epilepsy Day 💜
Today, we recognize the strength and resilience of everyone living with epilepsy. To mark this day, we're sharing Kyle's inspiring story. He opens up about his experiences with absence seizures and how he’s found ways to stay safe and active every day.
Kyle also has a fantastic Instagram page, Epilepsy Lifestyle Blog, where he inspires the epilepsy community. 🙌🏻
"If you know me, then you know that I have a history of experiencing absent seizures. Despite these seizures, I’ve held down a job, owned my own home, and I'm a huge epilepsy advocate through my Epilepsy Lifestyle Blog. It can be a lot, don't get me wrong, but I love it!
Up until about two years ago, my seizures were quick, and people could hardly tell when I was having one. That's the ideal situation for anyone battling epilepsy! However, things started to change, as they do with anything in life. They became more intense and lasted longer. Some even knocked me to the floor.
In June of 2025, I had a VNS device implanted. It would take a year to tune it to my body, but hopefully it would stop more of the intense seizures. I am very happy with my decision, as it seems to be helping after seven months.
Despite the new technology in me, I was still falling. My mom found these Ribcap hats that I can wear at work or while doing work around the house. I tried one on, and it has worked wonders for me. When I fall with it on, I can barely feel a thing. The next thing I knew, another one was at my door: the beanie! Wearing that in the snow, I fell and felt nothing.
Of course, I would love to stop falling. In the meantime, though, it’s good to have while I battle my seizures. Ribcaps are awesome!"
👉🏼 Show your support: tap 💜, share Kyle’s story, and follow Epilepsy Lifestyle Blog to be part of a stronger epilepsy community.