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College
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 20:30Topic: Teen Zone
So here's one for all of the seniors and Juniors in High-school... Who is scared of college? All my friends are so pumped for it and I joke around about and talk about all the parties. So I just sit there and smile and talk about it to and put on a fake act while really its one of the scariest things for me because what happens if I have a seizure 3 hours away from my family and no one know who I am in a hospital while I'm out? Or no one notices me seizing on hard floor during a party (someone in my town died seizing on a concert side walk cause he slammed his head) I can't do the college scene, i have to avoid strobe lights, can't hang flashing christmas lights like my brothers, and I probably have to lock up my medication, and most of all I can not drink and join in without putting myself at risk. My favorite way of putting is I'm sick of living this watered down version of my life, but I live it anyways.
So who else knows what I am talking about?
Comments
Re: College
Submitted by Dragool on Wed, 2008-02-20 - 20:52
Don't worry about it. I'm a junior in college and I can't drink but I still have loads of fun with my drunk friends. You get an excuse to act insanely crazy! I was super excited to drink for my 21st birthday but now of course I can't.
My seizures returned sophomore year of college. It happened when I was walking up the stairwell to my dorm. I was found about 1/2 hour later unconscious and the paramedics picked me up to take me to the hospital (in 1 1/2 feet of snow!). I am five hours away from my family and it works out fine. I have two neurologists (one at college and one at home) which is nice because I get two opinions. Everyone on my dorm floor was very supportive which was awesome.
I go to parties, it sucks always being the DD but I still have fun. I hate strobe lights with a fiery redheaded passion.
Even if people are drunk, they will notice if something is wrong. Have a few friends check in with you every once in a while to make sure you're okay.
The most important thing is to have fun. College is amazing and you shouldn't miss out on the best parts!
Re: College
Submitted by Dalnim on Tue, 2008-05-06 - 10:56
I completely know what ur talking abt. One of my biggest fears is having a seizure at school, or that people will find out. I'm afraid I'm gonna forget to refill my meds. Of course, I wanna go to college but these are the things that bother me that other kids don't think abt.
Re: College
Submitted by herewegoagain on Fri, 2008-02-01 - 12:34
When you leave for college, you will realize there are so many people dealing with many different issues and all of you will learn how to cope. You will meet others with seiure disorders, diabetics, people with eating disorders, depression, ADD, you name it. Sometimes it feels like to not have any issues is the exception rather than the rule.
You sound like a smart kid who is really concerned about the future but don't let that overshadow the present. How are your seizures controlled while on medication? That will help you to gauge the future a little bit.
Good luck and enjoy the process of looking at schools.
When you leave for college, you will realize there are so many people dealing with many different issues and all of you will learn how to cope. You will meet others with seiure disorders, diabetics, people with eating disorders, depression, ADD, you name it. Sometimes it feels like to not have any issues is the exception rather than the rule.
You sound like a smart kid who is really concerned about the future but don't let that overshadow the present. How are your seizures controlled while on medication? That will help you to gauge the future a little bit.
Good luck and enjoy the process of looking at schools.