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Driving and Transportation
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 17:09Hello,
My name is Janet and I just had my most recent gran mal seizure on Monday, July 28th. My doctor says that the state of Florida will not allow me to drive for six months after a seizure, which although EXTREMELY bothersome, it is completely understandable.
For me, I am finding it very difficult to cope with my not driving. I am a very independent person. Everyday after work I either go to the gym or to dance classes. I never just go home - I don't have any children and my husband gets home late from work.
Please let me know how you guys are getting up and about. Public transportation in Miami is dismal. Do you know if epiliptics qualify for special transportations benefits? I feel really bad in having my husband and mother taking me places. What's great is that I work with my husband, so it's not that completely bad - although I used to sleep in a bit more when I drove myself :)
I find myself feeling so anxious just knowing that I can't take my car and go.
Would love to hear from you
Janet :)
Comments
Re: Driving and Transportation
Submitted by curly0805 on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 12:35
Roneyc, I was actually thinking about your response yesterday because I have a friend who told me that she might use me as a great excuse to begin going to the gym and working out!! Lol :)
I need to get back to the gym, I burn a lot of energy there - and I feel like I have so much right now. I don't know if it's the higher dose of the Keppra or just my anxiety, but I feel completely wired. I have been doing bracelets and and been enjoying them. Today I'm going to have a little birthday get-together and I actually have made bracelets which I'm going to give to my friends :)
Roneyc, I was actually thinking about your response yesterday because I have a friend who told me that she might use me as a great excuse to begin going to the gym and working out!! Lol :)
I need to get back to the gym, I burn a lot of energy there - and I feel like I have so much right now. I don't know if it's the higher dose of the Keppra or just my anxiety, but I feel completely wired. I have been doing bracelets and and been enjoying them. Today I'm going to have a little birthday get-together and I actually have made bracelets which I'm going to give to my friends :)
Re: Driving and Transportation
Submitted by curly0805 on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 12:43
Croesus,
Thank you for your kind words. Although it is hard for me, I know that I could be worse - actually, your 12-month-wait sounds worse. I know right now I can't drive anyways, as I feel completely not in control. I'm very wired and I feel anxious.
Well, hope you are doing well.
Janet :)
Croesus,
Thank you for your kind words. Although it is hard for me, I know that I could be worse - actually, your 12-month-wait sounds worse. I know right now I can't drive anyways, as I feel completely not in control. I'm very wired and I feel anxious.
Well, hope you are doing well.
Janet :)
Re: Driving and Transportation
Submitted by curly0805 on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 12:39
Ursula,
From what I have heard about Miami transportation, the only people who qualify are the blind and completely disabled. Although I would consider epilepsy a good disablity to qualify for transportation assistance - "Janet for President" lol
I have to see what I can use as bait for my friends, as my cooking ability are very limited. I know how to cook actually, but I don't get the inspiration often!! :( - will see what other thing I can offer people.
Thank you,
Janet :)
Ursula,
From what I have heard about Miami transportation, the only people who qualify are the blind and completely disabled. Although I would consider epilepsy a good disablity to qualify for transportation assistance - "Janet for President" lol
I have to see what I can use as bait for my friends, as my cooking ability are very limited. I know how to cook actually, but I don't get the inspiration often!! :( - will see what other thing I can offer people.
Thank you,
Janet :)