Tim Pitman - writing, theatre, epilepsy and sport

Done it! Stigma sucks. Fifty miles in February #epilepsy ⁦@epilepsyaction⁩

@BrainAblaze I agree. You are heroes!

If you're taking your meds, getting your sleep, minding your triggers, and still having seizures, you're doing wonderfully. We're proud of your effort. #Epilepsy isn't your fault. #EpilepsyAwareness

Fifty miles in February, raising money and awareness of my condition for @epilepsyaction

50 miles in February for @epilepsyaction nearly there.

@BrainAblaze Yup. Absolutely no one in my family on either side has had #epilepsy

It's a common misconception that all people with #epilepsy inherited it. While it's estimated that about 30% of people with epilepsy are believed to have a congenital cause, 70% of cases are acquired later in life. -- Did you acquire your epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness

@ImRobWalker @BrainAblaze Sadly I think the condescending clowns may have moved to my neighbourhood

@BrainAblaze Too many times… Whilst simultaneously trying to explain my own, because of their anecdotal stories about knowing someone with ‘it’. Condescending clowns, fortunately not in my social sphere

People with #epilepsy have the right to be realistic about their condition and how it affects their lives. -- Has anyone ever told you to be "more positive" about your epilepsy diagnosis? #EpilepsyAwareness

@Teri65902468558 @BrainAblaze Same. Good at handling my moments, not so good at hiding them

@BrainAblaze Most people think that I'm to optimistic about it. I have my moments like everyone else. I just don't tell anyone. I can handle it for them.

Smashed it today. 8 miles leaving me 36 more to walk out of 50 for @epilepsyaction Check out my walk on Strava. strava.app.link/0KRYYCMvKQb

Here is the route 2.44 miles done.

A dark start to my Fifty Miles in February. I am walking fifty miles accompanied by my epilepsy to raise money for ⁦@epilepsyaction⁩ I hope to help in the fight to stop the #stigma many people with epilepsy endure.

@BrainAblaze Yes! Let’s start with Donald Trump

Do you find there are too many people without #epilepsy (and who aren't doctors) telling people who have the condition how to live better with it? #EpilepsyAwareness

.@cannabillsful Most of my life I've fought off epilepsy. Since was 8. Now I have to fight off epilepsy and Trump's idiocy? Hell if I can fight off epilepsy I can fight off idiot Trump.

Anyone know if there is a badge, endorsement or award for employers who welcome and work positively with #epilepsy. I have been fortunate with my employer, over 10 years of support. I have had some shockers. Nice to have a positive. #nostigma @epilepsyaction @epilepsysociety

Good news! I am no longer feeling overwhelmed. Wonderful work place, colleagues and family help me put the building blocks in place to make my recover swifter @epilepsyaction #wpilepsy

Even after 43 years this is a journey of discovery. I have discovered the word ‘overwhelmed’. It really describes how I feel some mornings / days. Once I lose that feeling I power on #epilepsy won’t beat me @epilepsysociety @epilepsysociety @Richardrh_1967

@Richardrh_1967 Totally get that. I journal like mad when #epilepsy is taking up too much space in my mind. Journaling loads at the moment 😩. One of those phases when I want an angel to tell me everything I need to do and make all my decision making for me

And now my inspirational #EpilepsyAwareness #seizure #seizures #epilepsywarrior entry in my journal ...epilepsy may disrupt my life ,but it will never disrupt my spirit. Just wish I could throw this journal in the dresser drawer and forget about it

I'll never let #epilepsy define me. I'll use it as fuel to ignite my passions,my creativity and my purpose. #epilepsyawareness #seizure #seizures

@epilepsysociety @epilepsyaction @defeatepilepsy Was really good. Opened conversations I would never normally had💜

@tim_pitman @epilepsyaction @defeatepilepsy Looks great Tim! How did it go today? 💜

First day out with Invisible disability sunflower lanyard on. Just experimenting to see how I am treated. #epilepsy #invisibledisability @epilepsyaction @epilepsysociety @defeatepilepsy

Help us to encourage change. People with epilepsy are struggling to get access to their medication and this is unacceptable. We urge everyone who can to send this letter to their local MP, campaign.parkinsons.org.uk/page/149115/ac… Action uk.news.yahoo.com/rang-19-pharma…