Epilepsy Can't Stop this Runner

Katie Cooke is a 20-year-old competitive runner from Dublin. Due to an aggressive form of epilepsy, she experiences up to 14 seizures a day. Despite her condition, Cooke hasn’t let anything stand in the way of her love for running. With the help of her neurologist, who doubles as her running partner, Cooke is never steered off course. With each seizure, she is able to bounce back and keep on going.
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[@thethoughtemporium]

That girl is tough as nails. What a champ! I hope they figure out something to get the seizures to stop. I can't imagine how hard it'd be living like that.

[@mpcrazyscience7097]

The Thought Emporium actually nails aren't that tough, since they are made of mild steel, not carbon steel

[@randonlando418]

MPcrazyscience whatever.

[@randonlando418]

MPcrazyscience you get the point.

[@rajed]

The Thought Emporium stop seizures? Honey, Idk if you’ve ever been to science class but can you can’t stop seizures you’re practically born with them

[@dbcooper1492]

It was discovered thousands of years ago by an inquisitive ancient. It's called cannabis.

[@slippy_mystical]

will we just forget the fact that the doctor everyday runs with her? i mean atleast give him credit for helping her

[@tymayasims198]

Baja Andy The doctor doesn’t run every day with her just at competitions.

[@neamadoesgames973]

@@tymayasims198 well it doesn't really change the fact that he helps her

[@tymayasims198]

NeamaDoesGames I didn’t say it didn’t matter what the doctor does is important I was just trying to clarify.

[@neamadoesgames973]

@@tymayasims198 Oh, Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[@tymayasims198]

NeamaDoesGames It’s okay. You seem like a nice person ❤️👍👌

[@latinplebanek1927]

This amazing girl has 5,110 seizures a year. Stay strong Katie, hope you continue running!!

I hope she actually heals on a ketogenic diet.

[@kailynncraig3941]

😊😇🍀the best comment ever

[@latinplebanek1927]

Kailynn Craig thank you!

[@yourfavoritelineman]

A YEAR???

[@SweetTikTokLife]

Omg...

[@RealEngineering]

Can't keep the Irish down. Tough as nails Katie, I admire that tenacity.

[@derpydoopieUnT]

Real Engineering woah m8 ;) what r u doing here!

[@ff34f]

What

[@RaNDomNvr]

Love your channel man

[@kinglik2193]

I read the comment in a Irish accent

[@curlyheadtajillk2706]

Real Engineering yooo

[@Hyena_Heckler]

"ohp, Katies havin a seizure." he said that so normally

[@ringss_]

Yeah, and the casual camera pan made it almost comical

[@ringss_]

@Dario Valenzuela NOOOO

[@Soumesh0]

@Dario Valenzuela why do you do this

[@conniesadler7773]

WELL HE IS HER DOCTOR AND SHE WILL HAVE SEIZURES PRETTY OFTEN SO HE WOULD BE PRETTY USED TO IT

[@ringss_]

@@conniesadler7773 bro its a humourous remark. Meant to be funny, so tou dont respond in all caps with something we all know

[@kaysav9006]

I’m an epileptic and seeing other epileptics happy like this makes me so happy. Having seizures non stop is a whole different kind of pain, mentally and physically. This really gave me some hope.

[@Ibloop]

🧠 ⚡️ 💪

[@Kellbell00]

Me too 💕

[@84953]

Kay, are you saying that you have seizures non-stop? That's known as status epilepticus. I doubt that your seizures are non-stop or you would likely have died from it. From what I understand that status epilepticus which has not been stopped with medication can very likely become fatal. Going into status epilepticus is definitely considered potentially fatal.

[@max11max11kok]

MAD Respect for her and her doctor!

[@Maxwaehrens]

Especially the doctor, he's going above and beyond for her by being there for her races and he had no requirements to do so at all.

[@hazelmurphy7120]

I know dat doctor

[@kahlilhernandez7143]

She has great enthusiasm[with approach to her condition] and a great Doctor too!

[@gabsabi]

Hacker?

[@frst6553]

Kahil how the hell did you make this comment 6 hours ago?

[@thefrogfromfrogger505]

8 H O U R S A G O

[@frst6553]

Please Leave XD

[@kahlilhernandez7143]

I don't understand what's going on with these replies.

[@ShinjiFPS000]

I love how her Doctor supports her and helps her whenever she's having a seizure while on the run

[@rfpeace]

I feel terible for laughing, she's so casual about her disorder. Like it's no big deal, "I'll be fine, cheers" .

[@eurekathewiz]

Shes used to it

[@condoriano3533]

same

[@nessie4870]

ronP __ I also have epilepsy and I'm like that about it too

[@rfpeace]

I don't know why this is any different, I'm a PICU nurse and have seen many kids seize and usually, they're all casual about it too. It's just funny to see her out in a nonclinical setting all sacked out on the ground doing her thing, then self resolves, and moves forward! We humans can be pretty funny sometimes :)

[@shadowgirl5447]

ronP __ don't you mean ICU, am I correct that ICU is Intesive Care Unit

[@rosegold973]

This is amazing! Keep going Katie! 🏃🏽‍♀️💃🏻

[@macirose7585]

Rose Gold 666 likes

[@rosegold973]

Hey It's maimai I REBUKE YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS... take that foolishness elsewhere

[@kennedybothe3693]

Yeah go gal

[@helenabjorgard5224]

GOTTA GO FAST

GOTTA EAT RIGHT! GO KETO!

[@megansampson5445]

What a beautiful soul. This is exactly how I look at my epilepsy diagnosis. I don't let it get in the way of living my life normally, following all my dreams, passions and goals. I also love being athletic, I feel it helps me feel free and happy. My seizures apparently look like the ones she has when she is shaking. But I have always had mine while I was sleeping, so i have no memory of them, just feeling a bit drunk afterwards. I was told by my neurologist that my seizures can also happen anywhere at anytime... I've just been lucky so far that they haven't and that I am responding well to medication.

[@matthewevanw]

This brought me to tears. I’m epileptic and I know how painful it is to just have one seizure. I can’t imagine what she’s going through to have multiple seizures in one day and the fact that she is very positive is such an inspiration.

[@grindfi]

Im sorry to say but at " ohh katies having another seasure" i lost it

[@capitan_camote_picante6370]

Timo VanDeGriend 💪🏿🌚👌🏿

[@rollingtroll]

You do get used to pretty much anything, really. This is a bit of a weird comparison, but I'm still going to make it; I worked at a clinic for people with an intellectual level of about 2-8 years old. Down syndrome, oxygen lack at birth, stuff like that. At first you'll find it really hard to see them as normal people, but you get used to anything they do and you start to know and like their personalities. At some point I found myself not being shocked by finding them masturbating on a chair during a group talk or to find two of them having gay sex somewhere in a storage room. I'd just tell them it was time for lunch, or whatever time it was. It's human behaviour, these people just don't know what's appropriate but really, what's appropriate anyway? So responding this laconic to a seizure makes sense to me. Also I think it's easiest for Katie, she can just get up and carry on.

[@namu5583]

Timo VanDeGriend I think I lost it at 1:46 thats just bad editing

[@helioszxc]

The rolling Troll , same here man. used to work in a garden with kids/adults with brain diseases for 1 year .at first everything was so new for me but then i got used to it cause thats the normal for them

[@tristanhallett4793]

Good spelling

[@goofyahhuncleproductions42069]

WELL DONE! I have Cystic Fibrosis and I can relate! I hate letting my lung disease get in the way. Running, swimming, and bike running help soooo much. Never let a physical illness get in the way of what you want to achieve.

[@animalloverforever6559]

The intellectual Mole. I don’t have CF but I do have 3 lung conditions and can relate. I have so many illnesses and they can try to get in my way but I don’t let them

[@heshamunhurrun6220]

It's inspiring to see people like her facing life with so much optimism. It makes you realise that it's all about your mindset, no matter what struggles you are facing, you can still go on, you can still strive for what you want. No matter what life throws at you, you should always get up and continue running forward. Never put it in your mind that you can't, don't let struggles thrown your way weigh you down, fight for what you want, and the end result will leave you accomplished.

[@raphaelkgh218]

Erza Scarlet yeah!😍😍😍😍😉

[@thebricktherapy5512]

very well said! =)

[@heshamunhurrun6220]

Joey Baseball Precisely, you can see the effort she put in to be where she is right now and it can serve as a motovation for other people. But it's okay, there are always going to be people like you who keep being pessimistic about comments like mine instead of taking the good out of it.

[@makarov-fatheroffairies8788]

ERZAAAAA

[@Mineking-ik6kh]

They're so casual about it like she's just having a seizure and he says, "Oop she's just having a seizure." Btw it's at 2:17

[@m_-.430]

Thats how u know it happens often

[@quinnw6319]

They are casual about it because it happens so often, and they know the procedures to help with a seizure (as in get them in the right position so they don't hurt themselves) Trust me, I go through it

[@oldchildhood8646]

@@quinnw6319 So do I, it's not fun at all

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

Because when you have seizures every day it just becomes part of your life and you just expect it to happen

Its not normal to normalize pathologies. Through a proper ketogenic diet, you can heal yourself..

[@cxlyy]

She's so beautiful 😢... I wish her a good life..

[@nishanth.v.k]

Wow.. such an inspiration!

[@Alyssa18633]

I have epilepsy and I honestly always complain about it but it's not nearly as severe as hers, thank god, but I feel really bad for her.. I hope she one day finds something that will help her

[@jobowisheshewasnomo4171]

How does a seizure feel?

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

weed might help, it does in like 98% of people

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

JOBO a seizure sucks ass, depends on the kind. grandmaul I have had and you get fuzzy headed first and you start to studder and then you black out and wake up with no memory of what has happened.. sometimes you even go into an awake like state that you don't remember where you do crazy shit like get naked (which I did)

[@Alyssa18633]

JOBO yeah it really depends. I think the worst ones are the ones where you are conscious during them.. it's honestly hell. I prefer the ones where I just get unconscious and wake up and remember nothing. Something that i struggled with for a long time was anxiety and panic attacks bc I was always so worried that I would get a seizure in public.

[@Bowie0001]

JOBO well (I don't have them myself) I have a friend who has epilepsy and she's not as bad as here cause she hasn't had one in 2 months (which is good) but I was talking to her about it and she said she doesn't remember anything from before or after that really, just kinda a lost feeling, cause she really doesn't know what it's from cause it's not flashing lights like she thought cause she went to a gorillaz concert with me and flashing lights didn't do anything to her

[@t-bone_2761]

Her: **has a seizure** Also her: "yeah, I'm fine"

[@NitroKitKat]

If she has 14 seizures a day , in 24h, she have a seizure at 1 seizure at around 1 and a half hours

[@arvinolteng3201]

Did you have a seizure when you wrote this comment?

[@NitroKitKat]

@@arvinolteng3201 why? I don't suffer from seizures, I suffer of CMT, that's something else. + you said a dumb question.

[@MrDoom159]

@@NitroKitKat woooosh

[@AKAK-rh7lr]

Nitro KitKat r/whooosh

[@mush2938]

Not exactly, 14 seizures a day is probably just an estimate. It's not like she has a set uniform number that applies to every day. She could have 6 one day and 17 the next. It really doesn't matter the time, because seizures aren't scheduled lmao, they can happen any time.

[@senioradministrator4040]

Thought to sleep without brushing, but this really made me feel unworthy, so did it. Thanks

[@flyingpotato4278]

Inspiring comment

[@AryaBeltaine]

you're so brave

[@samanthasullivan6839]

Who would dislike this powerful and moving story on a girl who still achieves her dreams and passion of running while having Epilepsy? To do so (disliking this video) would be like saying to someone you cant do it and wont achieve their dreams, those people should NOT dislike but watch another video instead.

[@luigixeno3572]

random person: OMG SOMEONE HELP THIS GIRL kat: nah im fine me: gurl u tough af

[@cindelma5289]

Me: bullshit 😂

[@edvinisgaming3509]

You are so dumb. She has seizures 14 times a day, obviously she is fine if she had like thousands of seizures before

[@revolverleaks871]

mincegaming350&minecraft and how tf is the person supposed to know that? U fucking see a person having a seizure and know everything ab them instantly? U rlly seem like the idiot here

She needs to be put on a ketogenic diet asap!

[@ILoveYani]

Not funny

[@RedLemons19]

I feel bad fir laughing but i died at 2:23 Dr: oop, she's having another seizure **Camera pans towards katie, lying on the floor**

[@justanotheruser2611]

He was so casual about it too

[@JamesRival]

Hi? Well yeah because it happens multiple times a day so it’s not really shocking to see her having a seizure every hour and a half.

[@lelolouly7468]

Hey that's mean

[@nate6648]

@@lelolouly7468 drown

[@cj5857]

Nate Dog Your pathetic

[@Aikoyoutube]

Every doctor should be like this doctor!

[@AJ-co6ym]

She's 20?! She looks really young!

[@stanexo02050]

Antonette Judicpa 20 is super young lmao

[@ZachMaso]

‘ᄉ’Baekhyun’s yeah but she looks 14-15

[@trashinpain7788]

she looks like in her mid teens, 15-17

[@atoxee6867]

Dude, I am 20 too and I look like 15.

[@tajaey6130]

She looks 15 or 16

[@Tetribution]

This girl is badass!

[@apollomartinmiao6321]

Carbonite One nonetheless more badass than anyone in this comment section

[@kone1977]

BigSleazy how? Why?

She is not badass...she is just misinformed. The knowledge to heal her is out there, and yet she runs around in circles all day long like a headless chicken..

[@sethbennett3278]

@ you can't heal epilepsy you moron. Calling her a headless chicken for doing what she loves and not letting her epilepsy affect her is inspiring.

[@cobain9384]

This is such an inspiration to me i also have epilepsy and i had a grand mal as a small child the doctors said i would never walk again and i thought i had it bad but she clearly has it worse and im so proud to see what she is doing with her life and to get through that everyday warms my heart so much it gives me new hope to keep going even when im feeling down.

[@seanmcd5287]

who the fuvks cuttin onions im only a minute n a half in and the tears r rollin

[@TunTheOfficial]

I was reading what you said in a Scottish accent for some reason lol

[@jblasutavario9549]

I read it like a Jamaican man

[@V-for-Vendetta01]

This isn't emotional, it's inspirational...

[@soundbite290]

A true inspiration. Thank you for being brave enough to show you having a seizure. Really helps people who have seizures not to feel embarrassed about it. Someone can reassure a person there is nothing to feel ashamed about, but you are breaking the barriers, and showing other epileptics that it really is ok. Thank you. And wish you every success with your running.

[@sky95ish]

When she was in the midst of a seizure I felt really bad. But her not giving up attitude really inspired me. Keep Going. God bless you.

[@ki-zf6uy]

I’m sorry about this, but, Person: You can’t run from your problems. This girl:

[@michaelguthrie1598]

My problem was this annoying track coach...

[@oldpeoplecore]

Michael Guthrie why, he was helping the poor girl when she had a seizure, he had did nothing wrong and made sure she was always alright

@@oldpeoplecore Unfortunately he was too stupid to put ger on a ketogenic diet which would've helped with her seizures.

[@williamlevy6964]

Obese people be like

[@miguelote117]

*f o o l i s h m o r t a l*

[@axelate17]

This makes me even more sad after knowing about Cameron Boyce 😭

[@connorkendrick7838]

I have seizures daily

[@aesthetictwins2899]

Same

[@anisha9097]

YOU DIDNT HAVE TO REMIND ME **sobs**

[@Reyrtas]

Cameron boyce is the sweetest person ever

[@samanthacollins6300]

I know at lest he had a chance to inspire so many people

[@philyrakwan687]

I love her ambition and I admire how she always manages to put on a smile.

[@colourcollider]

I’m so inspired by you I’m so glad you mustered up some courage to make this video

[@dannyb20vtec28]

0:38 every bone in my body wanted to jump through the screen and help her! Poor girl

[@lxh4310]

dannyb20 vtec you're not supposed to mate

[@braydenlattrez2897]

You just got to let it pass

[@wizzotizzo]

Okay, you should not be allowed near epileptics.

[@lxh4310]

Matas Gus what

[@Rarar272]

She’s fine it’s ok

[@esmeellis4340]

She’s so strong. God bless this angel.

[@scelofakazi3032]

I'm in perfect condition but I can't even run more than 100ms I'm pathetic she just gave me hope to just keep on pushing

[@raphaelkgh218]

Honest 어니스트 Fakazi great! She's a great example to all of us !😍😍😍😍😉

[@ally3452]

100 meters per second is an amazing speed. I'll can you when I need air in the summer

[@mathew633man]

what's a "ms"? Millisecond? You mean, 100m (meters)?

[@scelofakazi3032]

Matt yeap meant Meters simple typo

[@maritesstenorio4801]

Honest 어니스트 Fakazi i

[@late_arvie]

The dedication she has. Amazing. Keep it up, Katie!

[@clolululululululululu]

She has a heart of gold! What a warrior! Epilepsy cannot stop you. She gets up and dusts herself off! She is so strong.

[@thebricktherapy5512]

Hats off to her determination and her optimism in life

[@siljemolstad7627]

She is so inspiring! I also have epilepsy and this is so motivating!

[@Bill-zp2mt]

Multi Fandoms Why do you guys not go for a keto diet? So many people with epilepsy see drugs as a form of cure when you can just change your diet. I find it so baffling.

[@jobowisheshewasnomo4171]

How does a seizure feel?

[@zacharycarlton7307]

JOBO I'm mostly unconscious during a seizure but afterward I get a really bad headache and I sleep it off after that I'm feel better but the worst part is you lose a lot of your memory when it happens

[@zacharycarlton7307]

Same here

[@AdityaVerma-fb7ks]

Zachary Carlton I also have exactly the same condition...I can relate to you 100%.

[@Benjamintvgoogleplus]

as a person with epilepsy this inspires me greatly. i hate feeling like im sick. i can do anything my epilepsy won't stop me. ❤️

[@leafgreen83]

im epilectic myself and i dont understand how she can just stand up after having a seizure. dunno i think my seizures are just stronger, because its always really painful right after having a seizure and i can barely move and need to get to the hospital asap. but i dont have seizures like every day, i've only had 11 in 3 years so far

[@harrisoncolyer8723]

Rafael Hirshfeld she probably really used to them

[@leafgreen83]

@@harrisoncolyer8723 nah man I don't think that's the reason. Last time I had a seizure, I had to stay in hospital for a week because it messed all my muscles up. One time I nearly bit my tongue off.

[@harrisoncolyer8723]

Rafael doesn’t she have 14 a day though??

[@AKAK-rh7lr]

Harry VIDEOS dude her seizures aren’t that bad she just has a lot of minor seizures with no harm

[@cjlawlor95]

what classification of epilepsy do you have? I have epilepsy as well which range in severity and length. I'm able to stand up afterwards as well. Yours are probably worse if I had to guess right?

[@davidb5205]

For some reason, I thought this was Simone Giertz. Looks like her a lot.

[@remtromol]

David Boucard i just wrote the same comment. maybe she is related to katie. she has the same exact eyebrows shape, nose,etc.

[@murphywong]

David Boucard I thought it's her too!

[@fiqo4479]

David Boucard mee to

[@kingcolz]

Ikr...

[@eef590]

David Boucard i love simone!

[@frankieclayton9303]

I've been having seizures ever since I was about 8 years old now I am 43 and my doctor says I probably will not get over him and I cried at the doctor's office but I know I'm here in the spirit cuz I think it's a spiritual battle but I'm going to press on and you keep on and I'm so grateful and thankful and you keep on showing and proving other people wrong cuz I'm going to keep on and proving other people wrong as well

[@My_You_Tube]

Katie you are an inspiration to all of us 'normal' people. You are amazing . Katie your spirit alone put a giant smile on my face. I can't complain about anything when I see you smile and what incredible acceptance you have. :) 'I'll be fine' . You are a rock star in my book Katie :)).

[@rafaelcarreira6875]

Go girl!!! Don't let anyone or anything stop you!!! :)

[@sophieshearer6249]

Me: * complains about having to get up for school Her: * is happy about only having 14 seizures a day instead of 17 * Me: I will never complain about anything ever again.

[@chailatte8559]

I bet you still do

[@wasmean3you784]

Yes you will. You will.

[@siddanth6436]

Yeah

[@electricboogaloo9290]

Some of this was filmed right across the road from me and I often see her running when I’m out walking and I always smile when I see her because I think she’s so strong to keep running even when all the odds are against her 😊

[@rad44ever]

I have epilepsy, I can’t look at flashing lights or 3D movies or I have seizures. My epilepsy condition is 1 in 3 million.

[@teehee5700]

Eclip ‘se that’s really fascinating to here about, but that must be a pain in the butt tho

[@AasthaHingar]

I can't look at flashing lights or attend concerts either. I can however watch 3D movies.

[@Cattus_Maximus]

I don't recommend you watching the incredibles 2.

[@mohammadshatila3502]

I'm sorry to here that wish I could help in any way

[@doqify6189]

that must really suck, there's thousands of films you can't watch

[@shelbieJ8]

As a runner who also has seizures this video is so relatable - which is not something that I find often. Thanks for posting this, and thanks for having a mindset of not allowing seizures to define you. The most common mindset is, you have seizures and that's who you are. I love that you're refusing to allow that to be the case. Run on!

[@mariaaziz7442]

Rip Cameron Boyce who passed away in his sleep due to the same condition 🙏

[@kemzz2926]

@@powerband6960 obviously not, you're so cold hearted. Not everyone comments to get likes stfu take your negativity somewhere else

[@galaxyrobloxian998]

@@powerband6960 Maria Aziz: *breathes* JIBRAN ELAS: *_sToP uSiNg DeAtH fOr LiKeS_*

[@kemzz2926]

@@galaxyrobloxian998 lmfao

His death also could've been prevented by following a ketogenic diet.

[@mariaaziz7442]

@@powerband6960 I don't give a shit about likes I've gotten thousands of likes on my comments it doesn't change the impact that the comment has, this was to spread awareness

[@irmuusanaa4227]

Wow I have epilepsy and i feel better knowing that there are peaple like me can live a normal.

[@shibegameing501]

Don’t let It get you down.

[@gggyt79yt4]

Yeah be positive

[@BethanyProwse]

I've had seizures since I was 17, and I do gymnastics and Trampolining, in fact, I do more now than I did before they started lol.

[@BigBossOG]

there are people like me that can live a normal

[@jeremydiaz9642]

One of the most inspirational individuals I've ever seen.

[@fireandice6266]

She is so awesome I wish her the best❤

[@remi9779]

*"Epilepsy can't stop this runner"* *Shows footage of her having a seizure on foot.*

[@saltysoysauce954]

Thats pause

[@cubed5406]

?

[@reubendelaney8702]

Stfu

[@wasmean3you784]

Reuben Delaney Just save yourself the time and piss off, You’re embarrassing yourself

[@goodcomrade8108]

Your videos explains a lot

[@Ik2swag444u]

I'm so inspired by this girl and when I saw her had a seizure I was filled with Emotions. I had epilepsy and my mom said it was the worst feeling in the world. I no longer have epilepsy, I had a surgery. She is such an idol and an icon for everyone especially epileptic people. She shows the world that there is no limit for greatness.

[@lumineaether1494]

I hope she’s still Okay...she doesn’t deserve this,she is just beautiful ^^

She doesn't deserve this, exactly. She deserves to go on a ketogenic diet and treat her seizures properly.

[@lumineaether1494]

Ștefan Cosma yeah,i also have seizures but im glad its really weak and not that dangerous ^_^ it only happens to my leg tho so its fine

@@lumineaether1494 Have you tried the keto diet? It would be the most effective way to eliminate your seizures 😊

[@sethbennett3278]

@ no it wouldn't

@@sethbennett3278 How do you know?

[@Knoar]

helmet?

[@gangatalishis]

Knoar wouldn't be bad investment TBH.

[@nobodi12]

I hear the thing soldiers complain more in training are the fucking helmets. They really tire you.

[@dannyvingot5668]

Don't know why but your comment made me chuckle.

[@emmyb100]

I can remember seeing a small girl with epilepsy wearing a helmet. I was like , "Huh, my brother still has epilepsy and he never had a helmet!" But clever idea!

[@sinum1490]

Rey Lawrence though I believe that when theu say "helmets" tbey MIGHT meam what I got when my grand mals started appearing: basically a cap lined with cushions. Not the most comfortable, but did the trick. TOO BAD THE FUCKING SEIZURES NEVER CAME WHILE I WAS WEARING IT!

[@spinko9241]

what a fantastic story and great relationship between doctor and patient as running partner too - you look so fierce running Katie you can see how much you love it and how good you are at it and you a great role model for kids who have been diagnosed with epilepsy that you can live your life and still do the things you love

[@bijou88able]

She is beautiful

[@tacokid99]

Binifa pafs so are you

[@bijou88able]

Myles Porter thank you 😊

[@tacokid99]

Binifa pafs no problem 😊😏I’m myles nice to meet you

[@goodrichie3919]

And that was the start of Binifa and Myles Relationship

[@Spirex]

Bøõm

[@lyriccommenter5292]

I wouldn't record someone who is having a seizure

[@Rafocs]

maybe she is the one who wanted to record it

[@lyriccommenter5292]

Thats sad

[@Anjen9]

think she is ok with it

[@Rafocs]

@@lyriccommenter5292 no it's not, at least she is brave enough to comfront it

[@lyriccommenter5292]

Its my opinion i won't record someone who is having a seizure

[@Eeeeme421]

Katie you made me cry with your strength! I myself struggle with grand mal seizures and i LOVE your confidence. More people like you need to post videos to help us epileptics to find hope. much love to you girl!!

[@shikhaawasthi5333]

True. Epilepsy is not end of world. Health complications and big social stigma and worried families but i learnt that let's not Block our mind with one thing. Famous personalities have seizure.

[@danka4903]

1:45 oh my god 🥺

[@buhdy4537]

Yeah, it's scary. No joke. But it's normal if you see this help them. They need it 😀

[@eilyasshafie5030]

dank A lol

[@astrofrk]

During my last seizure, they had to pad the hospital bed. Once, they even strapped me in. Tonic Clonic Seizures can be violent for many of us.

[@liyawilson4633]

at least put a trigger warning

[@johannsebastianbach7248]

*iTs A aMaZiNg FeElInG*

[@oldchildhood8646]

Lovely girl Horrible epilepsy I have epilepsy and let me tell you it's not fun. I go all numb, I feel like I can not breath. It was caused by my hemiplegia from when I was born and I basically was about to die. The reason I am telling you this is just to say to the girl You are not alone

[@indonesiankaraokelounge3936]

Old Childhood Yes she does, and you are.. I do have some kind of the epilepsy thing.. And I just can't imagine how she could bear the seizure while she running. In fact she continue her running! Oh gosh.. What a girl.. It motivates me to cope my disease.. God bless you.. Both of you Old Childhood and Katie 🙂🙂

[@oldchildhood8646]

@@indonesiankaraokelounge3936 Thank You very much Indonesian Karaoke Lounge, sorry for the late reply, I don't get notified when someone comments back. Thanks for your kindness and hope that you will keep fighting with your type of epilepsy. x

[@ericl8743]

Yeah I have epilepsy and a friend of mine has epilepsy too. It's super common.

[@AmberBowden-mt1rf]

k

All of you people with epilepsy, please eat a ketogenic diet, it will help tremendously!

[@tallulahwright6525]

Best doctor ever

[@Lolok725]

How can u just stand up after having a seizure?

[@imjustacamel4190]

@You Nub Are you fr?

[@imanea8034]

cause MAYBE she is used to or her seizure are not that painfull

[@imjustacamel4190]

@oh oh wow sad you edited it

[@imjustacamel4190]

@oh oh I honeslty don't remember tbh. I have a bad memory after I hit my head when I had a seizure.

[@sethbennett3278]

As someone with epilepsy seizures aren't actually painful. Here and there you might have a small headache for 30 seconds, but that's not after every seizure, and it barely hurts. It's very easy to get up afterwards. In fact we get up and can just go on with our day like nothing ever happened.

[@maltvater4168]

This is so motivating

[@hasisys8429]

So strong a girl. I'm very proud of her.

[@poopylol2477]

She comes back from a seizure like: “yea I’m ok” like wow

[@mr.alucard1730]

Be strong , young lady! With love from Russia )

[@kppotatis3913]

Mr. Alucard THE SLAVS ARE HERE TO HELP

[@mischa2936]

@@kppotatis3913 Just shut up pls

I am here to help. If she were on a ketogenic diet, her seizures would go way down, potentially even stop completely after a few months.

[@laurag8733]

We need to be thankful for beautiful people like this girl and her doctor.

[@windarchermadeanartchannel984]

I was newly diagnosed with Epilepsy and have Absence Seizures almost daily *This is I n s p i r a t i o n*

[@infinityonhalen]

she’s one of the strongest girls i know. Nothing is stopping her, like she literally had a seizure on camera, woke up, and then just said “i’m fine” with a smile on her face.

[@igegrill8599]

Dude that is so inspirational. I have epilepsy and I'm scared that it will hold me back in life, but that has really made things different. This girl is amazing. Go her! 👍❤️😊🤗

[@BunToomo]

Shit, that's majorly inconvenient!

[@Zombieboss2002]

Bunation NO?!?!? REALLY?!?!?

[@theunknownchannel3424]

This reminds me of someone who I know who has seizures at my school she has many at school but she’s a tough cookie And stays strong #epilepsy

[@callmerel2809]

i support you, been having troubles because of this sickness yet i still try to hoop. You give me hope to not give up thxx

[@obnoxiouscat6269]

causally has a seizure: “im fine”

[@xxwerghxxsyoutube1829]

I actully cried,idk how i cried so easily,i cry rarely like relly rare.

[@grandpasdickcheese2283]

It means your a good person

[@Mr_brut3]

O god this is scary my 2 year old had a seizure after a high fever and it is so unbelievably difficult to see your baby so helpless and me as a dad felt my heart crushed into a million pieces ... I give this girl major props for fighting and not giving up !!! Shes a bad ass in my book !!!

[@pricklypear3128]

As a competitive runner, I know how hard this sport is! Keep it up girl! You're doing fantastic :))

[@animalloverforever6559]

I have epilepsy and I mostly have blackouts. I still love all sports like running.

What do you eat? You need to get on a ketogenic diet.

[@animalloverforever6559]

Ștefan Cosma we’ve tried everything. I eat like a normal kid now. I don’t mind them to much.

@@animalloverforever6559 No man, you have to try a keto diet to cure your epilepsy..

[@chanabayla1823]

@ I'm epileptic and staff with the epilepsy foundation. Your comments are being investigated by KZbin for intentionally spreading lies. The keto diet doesn't work for everyone there is no sure fix for epilepsy and my suggestion is that u stop unless u want to be completely banned from here

[@carlospalacios9647]

I suffered of epilepsy for so many years, in the beggining it was a chronic level of epilepsy and later it went soft, and i understand Katie's situation, i know how frustrated makes you feel after the seizures, i'm from southamerica Lima-Perú, and in my case, fitness training helped me a lot, together with the medications i got, and today it's totally different i don't have seizures in 3 years, but i still go to my neurologist appointments, now i take a very small amount of medication, and my life it's way more healthy and i appreciate Katie's video in order to show that nothing can't stop you from what you love to do and i know Katie will get rid of this little by little just like i'm doing, my respect to this brave young woman!!!! Lots of love, and keep on running!!!!

[@ninahuang6719]

how does she have a seizure then stand up and brush it off like nothing happened?! wow

[@Dreadkite]

Dude

[@len8367]

Awww her doctor is my boyfriend's dad!!! Such an amazing and empowering family!!

[@hoodinithegamer]

If this is true , creeps on the internet can easily find info on you based on this , be careful what you say kid !

[@mersyndol]

Beautiful and Strong!! What a Powerful Person!! Katies laugh at the end while showing her medals "She shows so much strength and courage" My hat's off to you "KATIE COOKE"!!! You are amazing to me!!

[@roddypantheon]

Dammn respect ,. Brave girl💪

[@chaos6839]

Are you ok??? Yeah i think so (falls to the ground and starts shaking)

[@estherasth]

Hahaha

[@vil3cor321]

I was laughing felt bad

[@satpatel1618]

Real champ. Bless her.

[@jaylhz6142]

Nobody: Doctor: "Oh Katie is having a seizure"

[@theunicornmaster6249]

I live in Ireland Dublin and got epilepsy when I was 9 I’m 10 now

What are you eating? Please tell me you're on a ketogenic diet..

[@imjustacamel4190]

I'm from Dublin aswell almost a year since I got diagnosed (November 2018)

[@26muca07]

She is one of the most lovely gals I've ever seen, a huge example of a strong human being. My biggest passion is to draw and I suffer from really bad hand tremors related to young onset Parkinson's, it was tough to give up my dream, but she didn't. She's a hero disguised between normal people.

[@davidgao847]

Simone...?

[@jaykay6249]

David Gao That is exactly why I clicked here.

[@lilsab8770]

I thought it was simone giertz, the robot girls from youtube

[@vigneshwarrajendran7684]

Yes me too. The sweden youtuber who made Truckla from a tesla model 3

[@AlicornLiaTv]

she's just amazing and I can't find any words

[@filipatanasovski584]

Epilepsy cant stop this runner Me: well...

[@ian2gd]

hahahha i feel bad for laughing so hard