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New to epilepsy.
Tue, 09/14/2010 - 15:10Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
Hey, my name is Emi I'm 15 and about 3 years ago i had my first fit. I have had about 7 since then, and would like to talk to other teens about how they cope with it.
I dont know no-one at the moment with epilepsy who i can talk to....and that is why i am here. :/
I get so frustrated with adults always watching me, and it makes me feel like i have no independence. I am really confused with how to handle it and anyone i talk to about it doesnt help because they have no idea how i feel......
does anyone no what im talking about???
Thanks for you time, Emi x
Re: New to epilepsy.
Submitted by trentonbest on Thu, 2010-10-28 - 19:46
Yes. I am 14, and have about 30 seizures or more sometimes in a day. It's hard. I lived with it all my life, so I really know no different. I am approaching driving age, and I may not ever get a chance to drive. My brother is telling people that I won't even get my Permit. That hurts sometimes. I know exactly what you're going through. I hope you find a good doctor, and find some good medicine to take. What kind of Epilepsy do you have?