Table 3.

Strategies Used by Participants. N=20

Category of Problems/Needs	Strategy	Number of Participants Reporting	Helpful	Not Helpful	Mixed
Information	Seeking information via books, Internet, or other people.	n=13			X
	Having others seek out information.	n=12			X
	Taking notes/recording health care provider interactions.	n=4	X
	Talking with another person with epilepsy.	n=3	X
Physical/Emotional Symptoms	Talking with family members, friends, or spiritual advisors.	n=7			X
	Practicing stress relief strategies.	n=5	X
	Taking scheduled naps.	n=5			X
	Self-medicating with non-prescription medications.	n=5			X
	Talking to epilepsy health care providers.	n=2			X
Memory/Concentration	Using a personal calendar.	n=7			X
	Relying on others.	n=7			X
	Setting reminder alarms.	n=5	X
	Dividing activities into sessions.	n=3	X
Medications	Relying on friends and family for help.	n=7			X
	Tailoring medication schedules.	n=7	X
	Applying for medication expense assistance.	n=4	X
	Utilizing a social worker.	n=4	X
	Altering AED dosages.	n=4		X
Commitments	Changing expectations.	n=4	X
	Withdrawing from commitments.	n=4			X
Relationships	Talking with friends and family.	n=2	X
	Seeing a marriage counselor.	n=1	X
	Attending an epilepsy support group.	n=1	X