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High school and Epilepsy
Sun, 08/26/2007 - 23:30Topic: Teen Zone
Hi everyone my name is Gina; I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. Even though my epilepsy isn't sever I still really feel like a total out sider. It’s not that fun epically at school. I struggle in school a lot epically when it comes to school home work and making new friends because they don’t always get what we are going through in our every day lives. I love to swim in the pool all the time. I also take private piano lesions and do crafts in my spare time for fun like knitting bags and more. I find them very fun. I don’t drive which is pirty disappointing because all of my friends get to. Does anyone feel the same way as me? Talk to ya’ll later.
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Submitted by sferraro on Wed, 2007-09-19 - 00:52
Yes. I've been lucky enough to actually be able to drive, even though sometimes im not allowed. I have such a strong aura that I can usually tell so I can pull over in time. In college though there is like a ton of walking, which is amazing for my calf muscle fyi. I only use my car to drive home, which is about three hours away. I rarely ever drive alone. My best friend loves to ride and will drive for me if I get sick. I took all honors and AP classes in highschool and I hope to join the honors program at my college next year. I want to get my GPA up first though.
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Submitted by sferraro on Wed, 2007-09-19 - 00:54
Oh and btw. I totally agree with you. I dont know anyone with epilepsy either so its always nice to meet other people who can relate to me. talk to you soon
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Submitted by G_S_M on Thu, 2007-09-13 - 22:21
I am in some special Ed classes. How about you? I bet its hard because we are so use to the high school teachers who get to know us very well. I am very glad that you are really enjoying your college life. Do you have your licens yet? how do you get around. I don't know anyone with epilepsy and when I find anyone like at the walk for epilepsy i feel good in a way to see more people then just use with epilepsy.. Talk to you later. K.I.T