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something wrong when I was in gradeschool

Fri, 03/17/2006 - 08:29
Goodmorning everyone, I just recently found out some things that have hurt me deeply as well as angered me. My mom recently admitted too me that Dad and Her knew there was something wrong with me when I was in third grade but figured If they ignored it, I would grow out of it. My parents also has admitted to not being very affectionate or very understanding when it came too us kids being sick or acting different then usual. I had a good councelor but lost the coverage due too cut backs so I no longer have weekly sessions or the group sessions as well. My councelor did tell me that the lack of knowledge and effort from my parents when I needed the help has contributed too my disorders and disabilities. Last month when she told me that the anger and hurt will not carry much of an impact untill the shock of the truth wears off then I will have trouble accepting yet another hurtfull issue. I did not want to believe her but she was right, the tears and angery outbursts are showing there ugly faces and I am really struggeling with all this new information at once syndrome. Do you ever get used to the hurtfull remarks people say too you? Does the numb feeling ever really go away or do you just get so used to it that you don't really notice that it's there anymore? I have been called a faker, its all in my head, psycho, freak and so many more and I react poorly twards the person who calls me these names. Knowing that I can come to this site and write how I truely feel without being judged really does help but I wish I had friends that I could see face to face at times. I know I can not change what happened years ago, but I can try to forgive my parents, learn all that I can to help myself grow from the inside out from all of this and somehow be a better person down the road for my boyfriend and daughter. However, for the moment that is not a belief that I have, I will some day but right now I need to deal with the betrayed feelings, the hurt and the anger. Thank you everyone for listening to me this morning, may God bless you all. Joyce

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Re: something wrong when I was in gradeschool

Submitted by T mama on Fri, 2006-03-17 - 10:47
Hi Joyce, I am torn over your issue. I learned later in life (age 23) that I had epilepsy. After looking back on my childhood it is obvious that I have had it all along but was never acknowledged, (my parents are purists, not much faith in medicine). Now that I have had the trials of living with epilepsy, I am glad I didn't have to deal with medications and stigma as a child and young adult. I probably wouldn't have gone to college to get my nursing degree if I was drugged or aware of my epilepsy. On the other hand, I understand your hurt over not having your strange experiences acknowledged. Before diagnosis, my dad told me I should "get over it" (however lovingly he meant it, it hurt) In lieu of a counselor, find out who in your area has epilepsy and schedule a weekly coffee/tea date. I have been a mentor to a girl who was recently diagnosed for a year now and she says she couldn't have gotten through this first year without someone who really understands. There is someone near you with this condition, you just have to find her. Where do you live? Let's find her on this site. You don't have to be alone, none of us do, when I am alone, I pray - it let's me know that no matter how lonely I feel, I am not really alone. Steph

Re: something wrong when I was in gradeschool

Submitted by pilk on Mon, 2006-03-20 - 01:20
I dont know what to say about this cause nobody called me freak or a retard. I remember my "friends " saying "daves hooked on barbituates" It did not hurt my feelings too much. The seizures and meds hurt me more than any words could have.The words that did hurt were the ones that kept me from getting a job or getting laid.

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