Epilepsy You're Not Alone:How to Cope with the Disorder [Paperback]

Stacey Chillemi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0595195261 | ISBN-13: 978-0595195268 | Edition: 2nd

Epilepsy You're Not Alone is an inspirational self-help book that teaches people with epilepsy how to live a healthy and productive life. The book shares encouraging stories and gives readers a workable program for coping with their disorder enabling readers to overcome their disorder and get on with their lives. Having to cope with epilepsy is tough. Many people with epilepsy feel as though they are alone. They feel they are trying to battle the disorder all by themselves. My aim in this book is to show readers how to live with epilepsy, empowering them to take responsibility for their life and well-being. Epilepsy You're Not Alone motivates people with epilepsy, urging readers to create their own unique journal by employing psychological and spiritual practices in combination with a variety of more traditional diet and exercise regiments. Epilepsy You're Not Alone teaches readers how to be their own designer, creating pathways to a fulfilling future. There is a whole world in front of you. This world has millions of opportunities just waiting for you to encounter. It does not matter what age you are. You can achieve anything you put your mind to.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Life deals us many hard blows that we often don't expect. I admire the fact that someone like Stacey Chillemi was thrown a curve ball that may have knocked many of us down to the point where many of us may not have wanted to get back up, but she did. It wasn't easy but she possesses a determined spirit that won't let her give up. For that reason Stacey will go far and achieve whatever dreams she sets her mind to accomplish." -- Della Crews, Anchor/Talk Show Host, News 12, NJ

I just finished your book Epilepsy; You're not Alone and thought I'd tell you how much I appreciated it. The positive attitude was very refreshing and a welcome change from the "Why me?" stories that I read so often. -- A reader

Inspired by her own battles,Chillemi wrote a book to give those coping with the disorder greater self esteem,hope and motivation. -- Lad - Star Ledger Newspaper

Stacey Chillemi is 32 years old, a mother of three, a wife and writer. Her journey and reason for being is defined each day by the happiness in her children's eyes and the people with epilepsy she has helped through her writing. -- Jenna Martin, Senior Editor

Stacey Chillemi knows how defeating epilepsy can seem. -- Wyatt Olson - Epilepsy You're Not Alone, 05/09/2000

Stacey does not believe in self-pity. Stacey believes in helping herself and helping others with epilepsy in the process. -- Jo-Ann Reccoppa - Epilepsy You're Not Alone, 05/17/2000

Stacey has a different attitude about life. She is hoping to dispel some of the unfortunate myths. -- Regina Mcenery - Epilepsy You're Not Alone, 08/19/1997

Stacey was on their talk show New Jersey women sharing her experiences concerning epilepsy and her book. -- Kathleen Wells - Epilepsy You're Not Alone, 05/12/2000

From the Publisher

Epilepsy Affects Millions of People Worldwide, With More Than Two Million People in the United States Suffering from the Disorder. Live, Learn and Be Happy with Epilepsy, is targeted for individuals who have epilepsy. Unlike other books on epilepsy, it will focus on the facts of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit as it relates to epilepsy, showing readers how to use that connection to cope with epilepsy. Individuals of all ages suffer from epilepsy and seizures. People with epilepsy are not the only ones who suffer, family and friends suffer. How would you feel if you walked into the house to find the one you loved or felt close to on the floor with their eyes rolled back and their body shaking uncontrollably? It is something you do not want to experience. These individuals are yearning to learn more about the disorder that is disrupting their life and they are unable to do it because most existing books on the market approach the subject from the physician's point of view. There is little emphasis made on showing people with epilepsy that you can make changes in your life to live positively with epilepsy. The following chapters will deal with the mind, body, and spirit connection. The book includes chapters on the role of motivation, self-esteem, and faith. In order to help readers reduce stress and learn how to incorporate epilepsy in their life so they can live with the disorder feeling good about them. This book shows how to create a "personal journal" that combines use of positive imagery, relaxation, meditation, and exercise. The book will include my own personal experience growing up with epilepsy and how I overcame the disorder. The end of the book will include a section discussing how to keep you in good health emotionally, physically and spiritually. The book helps readers learn that to keep their seizures under control, they cannot just take medicine. They need to keep themselves healthy by eating right, exercising, and sleeping properly. This chapter will introduce readers to techniques and exercises that will help you put the advice of the chapter into immediate practice. The last chapter of the book will include what medical technology has in store for people with epilepsy, discussing new medicines, treatments, and surgical procedures. In addition, the book will include a glossary to help understand medical terms in the book that may be unfamiliar to the reader. Through example and encouragement will offer readers a Live, Learn and Be Happy with Epilepsy, variety of strategies for coping with epilepsy. will present reader Live, Learn and Be Happy with Epilepsy, with a workable program for coping with their disorder and forming a healthy relationship with their mind, body and spirit enabling readers to overcome their disorder and get on with their lives.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; 2nd edition (October 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595195261
• ISBN-13: 978-0595195268
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,710,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stacey Chillemi graduated from Richard Stockton College in Pomona, New Jersey, majoring in marketing and advertisement. In the mid-nineties while in college, she began her first book, Epilepsy: You're Not Alone. It was published six years later. Before and after graduation in 1996, she worked in New York City for NBC. Since the birth of her children, she has been a freelance journalist.

She has written features for journals and newspapers. Her articles have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines in North America and abroad. She won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America in 2002 for her help and dedication to people with epilepsy.

My Web Sites: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/staceychil
http://www.authorsden.com/staceydchillemi

BOOKS PUBLISHED BY STACEY CHILLEMI:

1. The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body
2. How to Live Comfortably with Asthma
3. Epilepsy You're Not Alone
4. Eternal Love: Romantic Poetry Straight from the Heart
5. My Mommy Has Epilepsy (Children's Book)
6. My Daddy Has Epilepsy (Children's Book)
7. Keep the Faith: To Live and Be Heard from the Heavens Above (poetry book)
8. Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy
9. Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know
Co-authored by Dr. Blanca Vasques
10. Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope
11. How to Be Wealthy Selling Informational Products on the Internet
12. How to Become Wealthy in Real Estate
13. How to Become Wealthy Selling Ebooks
14. Life's Missing Instruction Manual: Beyond Words
15. How To Become Wealthy Selling Products on The Internet
16. Breast Cancer: Questions, Answers & Self-Help Techniques
17. How Thinking Positive Can Make You Successful: Master The Power Of Positive Thinking

STACEY CHILLEMI STORIES AND POETRY HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN:

* Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul
* Chicken Soup for the Shoppers Soul
* Whispers of Inspiration


ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Book Signing at Borders in Freehold, New Jersey for Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope" - July 2009
* H.O.P.E. Mentor, for the Epilepsy Foundation
* Speaker at different events for schools, organizations, political events
* Spoke in front of Congress in Washington for employment discrimination for people with epilepsy
* Appeared on four talk shows to discuss epilepsy focusing on the importance of understanding epilepsy, how to help someone having a seizure and giving people with epilepsy encouragement and hope for the future.
* Appeared on radio stations discussing epilepsy
* Appeared on the Michael Dressor Show - Health Radio
* Appeared in newspapers all over New Jersey such as, The Leader, Belleville Post and the Star Ledger.
* June 26, 2002, I was honored an award by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey for Outstanding Volunteer Award.
* Received awards in my achievements and certificates in recognition for outstanding efforts in trying to improve society.
* Active participant in organizations and activities.
* Published over 400 articles.
* Author has a dynamic personality and strong public speaking skills.

EDUCATION:

Stockton College, Pomona NJ
* Speaker at different events for schools, organizations, political events
* Associate Degree in Business
* BA in Marketing
* Minor in Advertising

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

* Journalist for The Journal Magazine
* Worked for NBC on Dateline
* Channel 4 News
* Today Show
* Managing Editor for the Fashion Magazine UZURI.
* Own Freelance Company

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LEARNING TO COPE WITH EPILEPSY, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Epilepsy You're Not Alone:How to Cope with the Disorder (Paperback)

Epilepsy is a very hard disorder to live with emotionally, physically and mentally. Epilepsy Your Not Alone, shows you how to cope with the disorder, look at life positively and gives you the inspiration you need to get on with your life. I reccommend it to people who have the disorder,family members and friends.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Encouraging, January 22, 2002

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marie (NJ,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epilepsy You're Not Alone:How to Cope with the Disorder (Paperback)

This book is very encouraging. It's a great guide for making self-improvements. The author does a wonderful job reminding everyone - that everyone has problems to deal with. There are some excellent tips to perk up overall well being.

5.0 out of 5 stars Epilepsy Your Not Alone, January 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Epilepsy You're Not Alone:How to Cope with the Disorder (Paperback)

The beginning of your book was very good, but I am getting so much more out of the self help section as it reinforced for me as I read it the positive things that are a MUST to deal with living with epilepsy. Perhaps that is because, for me right now, I need that structure in my life and to be reminded over and over to do the things that you suggest. It is easy when dealing with epilepsy and problems in life not to take better care of yourself as we focus on our problem and not the remedies or things we can do to help ourselves live a better life. Therefore, I keep my bookmark placed at the beginning of that section so I can now glance back as needed to refresh my thinking on the right track.
You should be most proud of your book.