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New to this diagnosis and just need friends
Sun, 06/18/2017 - 01:19Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I was just diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy and I'm still trying to adjust and accept it. Some days I feel as though I'm living in a state of early dementia. Although I am married I do not have is support and actually it is the complete opposite where he uses it against me to make me feel worthless. I am strong or atleast I try to be but inside I am dying and no longer feeling like the me that I once was. I'm seeking out friends or peers or just somebody that might be able to help me get through this because I find myself sliding deeper into depression. I'm only on here because I feel that I'm running out of options and out of people that truly care or understand so if you are out there just know you would be a complete blessing and possibly savior to my life. I'm at the end of my rope and I don't know what else there is for me.
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I am new as well. I collapsed
Submitted by Lsatran on Tue, 2017-11-07 - 14:12
I am new as well. I collapsed in a restaurant and was taken to the hospital. Several tests and three days later discharged with a new diagnosis of partial complex seizures. I’m freaking out and have spent a lot of time on here reading and learning and I truly appreciate all the people who post their experiences.
Hi Nikki!I can totally relate
Submitted by Monica Lynn on Tue, 2017-08-15 - 16:48
Hi Nikki!I can totally relate to how you're feeling right now. I've had epilepsy for about 18 years now and have had periods of depression as well. I just joined this site for the same reason. It's important to reach out to people that understand your situation, like you said. Remember that your life IS worth living and you can't let your diagnosis control your life. People are on your side :)