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i have a
Sat, 05/12/2007 - 20:26problem of sorts and was hoping someone can help me.I was diagnosed as a teen with epilepsy,I always had petie mal seizures,,For some reason,,,,since I dnt have the very NOTIEABLE kind,,,,i think that some people doubt that i have this
also...I d know that normally it stops later on.Im 39 and it hasnt
I cant afford a doctor right now and the meds i need.So Ive just been dealing with it.A problem with my husband is,,,I am fearful of drving because of the fact that Im not always aware of whats going on around me,He does NOT beleive me and said even if it were too,,,Im pathetic for not driving.I feel Im being responsible to others on the road.he saays Im being stupid,
PLEASE HELP?IS HE RIGHT?
Re: i have a
Submitted by jbonney on Sat, 2007-05-19 - 18:55
I know how you feel. I am on medication and I am not allowed to drive for a while. My husband, although does not want me on the road for fear of my life, also has a tendency to get a irritated at my lack of freedom. It is tough for everyone involved. sometimes i have to remind myself of that. the fact of the matter is you could have a seizure while driving. you could kill someone, or yourself. At the very least you will lose your license. Your husband is not right. It helped my husband to get over his fear of my situation when i started involving him in my neurologist appointments. he was able to ask his own questions, bring up his own fears and speak freely about it all without my emotions getting in the way of his. your situation is a little different than mine. my husband, although very understanding, is very fearful. Your husband seems to be the opposite. either way, bringing him into your medical condition might help him understand better what you are going through.