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Brain On Fire
Wed, 02/17/2010 - 05:25Topic: Creative Corner
I just recently started experiencing seizures at the age of 25. I will turn 27 March 3rd. I know my grandpa has turret's syndrome and epilepsy as well. I don't know if being genetically predisposed to it had anything to do with the onset or not.
However, before I knew what was wrong with me (the seizures started where I would be conscious but lose part of my vision, now they are grand mal), I wrote this piece of writing called "Brain On Fire"
Looking back, it makes so much sense to me why I wrote it now. I was feeling these odd sensations but couldn't properly express what it was. It's an interesting way of looking at it.
I just thought I would share with the community, especially people who have a sudden onset of epilepsy in their mid 20's
I have also attached a digital drawing I did (about a month ago) after recently recovering from another seizure.
Enjoy.
- Sara R.