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Positive Lifestyle with EPILEPSY

Sat, 03/31/2007 - 13:10
Hi, I have lived with Epilepsy since I was a small 19 month old baby. When I turned 3 they quit. They returned when I hit the puberty age of 11. They have been back ever since. I was active in volleyball, and basketball until I had a grand-mal seizure coming off the court. Once I hit HS I they didn't stop, I had one in PE class, and one last year as a Jr in english class. I have not had one since. My life is only messed up when I let it be and that is less often. I don't let my Epilepsy run my life. I do have one big burden over my head though, DRIVING with Epilepsy. My license is revoked for 3 months and I use more caution then most of my friends do. Living with it can be difficult but don't let it ruin your life. BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE for yourself, family, and friends. I have hid it well, most of my friends from other towns in Utah don't even know I have epilepsy because I don't share any information unless they ask. Dating has been a mess in some ways. It will be easier if you tell him/her that you have epilepsy and how to help you if you have one while you are with him/her. Don't be afraid to live life to the fullest and don't let it take over your PERCIOUS life.

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