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Can your personality change after having Epilepsy?
Sat, 02/01/2020 - 06:33So I was diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy back in 2011, right after graduating High School. After 9 years, I have come to realize that this medical condition has changed me (for the worst). My personality is completely different. I am LITERALLY like a Psychopath. Please don't judge me when I list the symptoms, as I can't control this... Lack of empathy or remorse, aggression, manipulative behavior, "superficial charm" (It's all an act), narcissism, addictive behavior, etc. etc.
I also have grand mal seizures too. But it's kinda rare that I have them.
I was NOT like this during High School. AT ALL. Can Epilepsy change your personality?
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If I don't take medication I
Submitted by Johnom8 on Wed, 2020-02-05 - 06:35
If I don't take medication I can't even walk around without having those scary Auras every like hour which do turn into like panic attacks which it's scary.
I also have similar outburst
Submitted by Johnom8 on Wed, 2020-02-05 - 06:35
I also have similar outburst of excitement or Anger lol also I tend to talk so much it irritates people which I found out brain surgery can cause (imminent explosive disorder) which you dont even realise you are going off the rails like rage fits ect... Do your scars feel gross to touch. I have to hand it to my friends, family and partner as they deal with this all on a daily basis it really has turned me like into a crazy. Is anyone similar to this.
If I don't take medication I
Submitted by Johnom8 on Wed, 2020-02-05 - 06:29
If I don't take medication I can't even walk around without having those scary Auras every like hour which do turn into like panic attacks which it's scary.