Hey Troubledsister,

You sound like a stand up guy, and with a reasonable attitude too. I am sorry you have to go through this situation, when it is obvious you have nothing but good intentions for everyone.

I am SUPER new to this E stuff, as I was JUST diagnosed within the past 11 days or something, but one thing I can tell you, I have been depressed all my life, more than likely due to the seizures I didn't know I was having, but when they prescribed Keppra to me, the only thought I had was that I SHOULD be dead. It was like I was sitting, front row, at a big screen movie theater with nothing but the most incredible pain I have ever felt in front of me, and here's the kicker, time stopped.

If your sister is actually having thoughts of suicide, I would suggest to her and her doctor that maybe she try some different meds. I was switched to lamotrigine, and within a day, the only thing I had left to fear was a memory.

As far as her relationship with this dude, just because I have epilepsy, doesn't mean I am going to have some massive insight, but, if she feels some connection with this dude, and he accepts her, AND he is an OK guy, I say let her go for it. If your parents have reservations for some particular reason, then that would have to be considered, but if it is just because they don't think they know each other well enough, I would suggest to your parents that they let their daughter make her own decisions. But hey, it sounds to me like you have been saying the right thing all along, I am NOT judging.

I wish you all the best, and HIGHLY recommend you consider the medication information. Looking back, I CANNOT believe they sent me out of the hospital with those pills, and I am not sure if I have even ever told my doctor how intense that 5 days was.

I am glad your sister's seizures seem to be under control, and I hope experimenting with her meds doesn't have any adverse affect on them, if you all decide that is necessary.

Be well,
Seth