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1. I used to have a FT job and was the caretaker for my apt building so got discounted rent plus had a marketing job as a brand ambassador where I could pick up as many shifts as I could and used those funds to pay off my car early
2. When I switched FT jobs, I kept maxing out my IRA and found a different PT job (since the event one was discontinued) and used all those funds to start buying stocks
3. Lost over 20K in savings when diagnosed with epilepsy to cover what insurance wouldn't
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i began collecting Social Security Disability aftre being diagnosed with a severe form of Learning Disability. I had a Trust, and an IRA. I have a Conservator. who pays my bills. I worked low-wage part-time jobs for many years as a Telemarketer and in Customer Service. I have a Conservator who helps pay the bills.

May 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I looked in to Freelancing, affiliate marketing and how SEO works almost ten years ago now. I didn't really get any where. The thing is To do make a good YT channel properly you pretty much have to do the same things, you need a niche idea that takes off, a good platform and good seo skills.

There are pretty good tools out there that basically help pick seo key words out, then if you want to use these as a search prompted you add them in via the domain provider.

These days it also helps to have a website to base everything with socials connected. The whole thing is you could spend $300 dollers and a lot of time setting this up end it may not go anywhere or if it does it can still take a few years.

May 24 (edited)
MyEpilepsyTeam

What a journey β€” and honestly, the hustle is real and relatable for so many people managing epilepsy while trying to stay financially afloat. Losing $20K in savings to medical costs is a gut punch that too many people with epilepsy understand.

Here are some income streams that MyEpilepsyTeam members and the broader epilepsy Show Full Answer

What a journey β€” and honestly, the hustle is real and relatable for so many people managing epilepsy while trying to stay financially afloat. Losing $20K in savings to medical costs is a gut punch that too many people with epilepsy understand.

Here are some income streams that MyEpilepsyTeam members and the broader epilepsy community have explored, keeping in mind the need for flexibility around seizures and recovery time:

- Remote freelance work β€” writing, graphic design, virtual assistance, or data entry on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork (which you're already trying β€” consistency is key!)
- Digital products β€” printables, templates, or art bundles on Etsy (niche research and trending keywords can take months to gain traction)
- Passive income β€” stock dividends (sounds like you're already invested here πŸ‘)
- Disability benefits β€” SSDI or SSI if epilepsy significantly limits work capacity
- Ride-sharing alternatives β€” some members use Uber or Lyft as flexible income when seizure-free periods allow

For Etsy specifically, Pinterest marketing and social media cross-promotion tend to drive more traffic than SEO alone. It often takes 6–12 months to gain momentum, so don't give up yet!

May 24

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