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How Do You Cope?

Sat, 05/12/2012 - 15:01
I was diagnosed 5 months ago and I'm not coping well. My family insults me and refuses to educate themselves on my condition (they assume it's "common sense" and they already know). So, I've found that it helps to cope with pills and alcohol, cutting, journaling, etc... What are some ways you cope when you have no one in person to talk to and are constantly insulted and let down by people who claim to care about you?

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Re: How Do You Cope?

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Sat, 2012-06-16 - 11:56
Listen, you can either become a victim and let epilepsy rule your life, or you can take your fate into your own hands. When I was first diagnosed as a teen, no one knew what to do with me. My parents refused to use the “E” word. People treated me like I was some kind of pariah (which didn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy either.)They wouldn't even pay for college because, after all, I'd never amount to anything. Yet, I've been a successful copywriter for 30+ years!) I think a support group would help. Try looking up Adult Epilepsy Support Groups at http://epilepsytalk.com/2011/05/20/adult-epilepsy-support-groups/ Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com

Re: How Do You Cope?

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Sun, 2012-06-17 - 11:12

I'm sorry to beat the old drum, but you can't imagine how helpful a support group can be. Some people even bring their parents.

I started one here and people just seemed to blossom. Caregivers, people who live with epilepsy and those that lived with them.

It's more than knowledge, it's comradship. You're not in this alone. 

Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com

I'm sorry to beat the old drum, but you can't imagine how helpful a support group can be. Some people even bring their parents.

I started one here and people just seemed to blossom. Caregivers, people who live with epilepsy and those that lived with them.

It's more than knowledge, it's comradship. You're not in this alone. 

Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com

Re: How Do You Cope?

Submitted by rosanna1980 on Sun, 2012-06-17 - 11:47
I believe that. Please find me one in Georgia (Atlanta area). Thank you. :)

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