Olympic Sprinter, Beth, had her first seizure at 13 years old. The seizure was so serious that it left her paralyzed down the left hand side of her body, and left her unable to walk, talk or even recognise her parents.
Now seizure free, and after an incredible year competing for Team GB at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2021, we spoke to Beth about how her epilepsy has impacted her mental health.
'The anxiety was definitely worse than the actual epilepsy itself'Beth
'CBT saved my life'Beth
Young Epilepsy mental health wellbeing space. How to look after your mental health, get top tips and coping strategies and to hear from other young people with epilepsy about how they are supporting their mental health wellbeing.
Anxiety is common emotion that many people experience, from mild to more severe forms. And it’s ok to feel anxious, especially during times of stress.
Read Annie's personal journey of prioritising her mental and physical wellbeing while living with epilepsy, offering insights and advice for others.
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