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Are there any teens here?
Tue, 04/18/2006 - 15:48Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
From what i've seen, there's only adults here. I'm 17 and i'd like to find someone near my age to look around for.
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Re: Re: Are there any teens here?
Submitted by G_S_M on Sat, 2006-05-06 - 14:16
Hi My name is Gina and I am 16 and in 10 grade. I have had epilepsy since I was 8 mounths old and had surgery when I was 9 back in 3 grade. I am not aloud to drive and I feel so much better when I know that I am not the only person who can't for the same reason. It is actually better because Gas is so expencive know down here in california. I am also trying to find a friend on here the same age as me too. You can talk to me when ever you want. K.I.T from Gina my email address is Happydaisy007@yahoo.com
Re: Re: Re: Are there any teens here?
Submitted by Staci17 on Sun, 2006-07-30 - 15:49
i just got my licsense taken away. it is a hard thing after i have been driving for over a year. i thought i would get it back after 3 months but i have not been seizure free yet . this is a hard thhing for me. i have to rely on everyone now to get me places instead of myself. i would love to have a friend to talk to. email blankenship_s@yahoo.com
Re: Re: Re: Re: Are there any teens here?
Submitted by Staci17 on Sun, 2006-07-30 - 15:46
i am also 17 and recently diagnosed with epilepsy. i would love to talk to some one my own age about this. i experience several differetn seizures..mainly grand mal. if you would like to talk any time email me blankenship_s@yahoo.com.