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how do i get on with my life?
Wed, 05/25/2005 - 18:47Comments
RE: RE: how do i get on with my life?
Submitted by Beth21613 on Thu, 2005-06-23 - 20:10
Hello, I am a 20- year old senior at a local university and I experienced my first grand mal seizure in my high school parking lot, a week before graduation. After that, I had over 80 seizures for the rest of that year. Well, that whole year I fought with doctors about what types of seizures I was having and telling them that I had no memories of even having them. Those days were the hardest days of my life! However, I think that the hardest day was when I was sitting John Hopkins waiting to be discharged and my uncle fell out in a grand mal seizure it almost killed him. Luckily, he is still with us however both of us have been left with memory loss and brief attacks of dreamy like states. I take 3000 mg of Keppra a day and I haven't had a seizure in 16 months. Life is better and I am getting married next year. My advice for people is never be afraid of who you are and do not epilepsy tear away at your identity. Yes, it is a part of you however it does not have to be what defines you! I wish you all the best! I'll be praying for you~
Hello, I am a 20- year old senior at a local university and I experienced my first grand mal seizure in my high school parking lot, a week before graduation. After that, I had over 80 seizures for the rest of that year. Well, that whole year I fought with doctors about what types of seizures I was having and telling them that I had no memories of even having them. Those days were the hardest days of my life! However, I think that the hardest day was when I was sitting John Hopkins waiting to be discharged and my uncle fell out in a grand mal seizure it almost killed him. Luckily, he is still with us however both of us have been left with memory loss and brief attacks of dreamy like states. I take 3000 mg of Keppra a day and I haven't had a seizure in 16 months. Life is better and I am getting married next year. My advice for people is never be afraid of who you are and do not epilepsy tear away at your identity. Yes, it is a part of you however it does not have to be what defines you! I wish you all the best! I'll be praying for you~
RE: RE: RE: how do i get on with my life?
Submitted by FILLY150 on Mon, 2005-06-27 - 08:11
How do you get on with your life? You just do. I have been seizure free for about 15 mos, and the idea of having another seizure scares me. However, there is no evidence that sitting home will prevent a seizure. In fact, I think it's better to be out somewhere when you seize then to be home alone. At least there will be people to take care of you. Make sure to keep medical ID on you at all times, and make sure your friends and co-workers know proper seizure procedure. I'm sure your friends will be more than happy to help you feel more comfortable. The more you go out, the more confidence you will build.