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kaitly...
kaitly...

Had a breakdown today...

I don't know what it was with today, maybe that I am feeling like I am running out of options and am failing her. Or it's that she's having a bad day and that's just making me think of everything that's going on with her, in her head and I can't do anything to help her.

As I'm writing I'm crying my eyes out. I don't know why I'm crying. I'm just crying. I'm upset. I want help. I want answers.

I called the social work department at our hospital and told them I was unhappy. I started crying on the phone. How can I be her advocate if I can't say everything I have to say without crying. I am feeling so helpless. I feel like they all are dismissive of what is going on with her, I am taking it serious. She's my baby!!

I should stop writing, my breakdown is continuing....

By kaitly... at Mon, 04/16/2007 - 11:47am | 83 views | 4 comments
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My son has been diagnosed with absence seizures. I have had a really hard time with all of this as well. I try not to let him know how upset I am, but I have days that I just can't stop from crying.His teachers get mad, because they think that he isn't paying attention. He takes Depakote and it seems to make him a little jittery at times and that is driving the teachers crazy. I feel like everyone thinks that it is really not a big deal, but I agree with you.....he is my baby. I hope this site helps you out alot. It has done wonders for me. It is nice to know people that are going through the same thing. I hope that today was a better day for you!!!

stjmom

How did they figure out what kind of seizures he was having? And how did you notice them? I've been having such a hard time with everything. And I can't seem to get the answers that I need. Thanks for the response, the site has helped alot. Mostly the parents that have dealt with everything and can give me advice helps the most.

-Emily

kaitly...

im a bo - tart yaaaay!
hay u r doing the best you can. my mom does that sometimes lol. you are not alone. you are a great mother and you will pull through. stay strong and give your daughter lots of love <3!

chilly...

All I can say is, it will get better. You can get through this and you will have your ups and downs, but you will make it. Just be there for her and take soem time for YOU! When I first started on this site someone told me that and I thought they were crazy, how could I leave my child. BUT you need to take a break and get away, even if its for an hour to meet up with a friend. It will help. I hope tomorrow will bring you and your family a better day! Take care,

Sheri (Jack's mom)

jacksmom