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Depression and Epilepsy
Thu, 03/30/2006 - 14:35Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
When I turned 30 I was diagnosed with complex partial sz. I can honestly say that it didn't impact my life (except losing my licence for one year), like I thought it would. It was like I was in denial. I didn't do much research about it, because my meds keep me in check, just the odd aura during that time of the month. Lately, I have been under a tremendous amount of stress (caring for an older live-in parent) and because of this, well you know. Anyway my Dr. just gave me a prescription for Effexor. She originally wanted me to make alternative living arrangements for my parent, but I just can't do that, so I'll have to self medicate myself until whenever. I'm on Carbamezapine. I know the side affects from Effexor can be pretty strange, and believe me I think I've got everyone except for the vomitting and suicide (I'm such a lucky girl). Anyone out there on this crazy med Effexor?
I've also been noticing that my memory is getting terrible. I used to be able to tell everyone where everything was in the house at all times. Now I can't even remember where I put things at all. I'm feeling stupid!
Jacquie
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Depression and Epilepsy
Submitted by Jana33 on Fri, 2006-03-31 - 07:52
THANK YOU I GET HOPEING THINGS ARE GOING TO GET BETTER. MY LAST SEIZURE WAS 2/28/06. LAST NIGHT I HAD A SEIZURE AND THIS TIME MY LEFT SIDE ON MY FACE WAS PAINING WHILE I WAS HAVING ONE. I NEVER HAD PAIN DURING A SEIZURE IT WAS ALWAY'S AFTER MY SEIZURE. I'M SO SCARE. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL IF I WOULD HAVE A MORE SERIOUS SEIZURE( LIKE A GRAND MAL) WHILE ON MEDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Depression and Epilepsy
Submitted by jsands on Fri, 2006-03-31 - 09:17
I have never had pain during a sz hon, though I have read about it. I loss consciousness and feel awful after one happens. I usally sleep for a couple of hours. My last one was a couple of weeks ago. I fell off the thrown (talk about embarassing), my husband heard the thump from upstairs and came running. I banged my head and bruised my check bone and arm. Maybe you should post your comments on some other forums to see if there are other people who may of experienced what you describe. There is so much information available on this site, it gives me hope. I've been reading the posts and there is so much love and support available. Please say you'll stay awhile, I know you'll feel better real soon.:)
Re: Re: Re: Re: Depression and Epilepsy
Submitted by jsands on Fri, 2006-03-31 - 07:34
Sounds like you've had a ruff road. It's hard to accept I know, but it will get easier, I promise. It helps to have people to talk to. I'm new here, and like I said I've just come to terms with my ep, after 6 years. Nice wheels by the way, I've always liked the xlt. The effexor isn't making my feel crazy today, so i guess things are looking up. Thanks for your words of encouragement.