How To Deal

Hi, Thank you&nbsp;for posting and we understand this can be very challenging.It’s common for those who are in caregiver role&nbsp;to feel overwhelmed. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and that you’re taking care of yourself and making your health and overall well-being&nbsp;a priority. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/Caregivers%20factsheet.pdfYou may always contact our&nbsp;24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer&nbsp;your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national&nbsp;and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline &nbsp;Or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates , to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. Every parent is different in how they cope with their child's epilepsy.&nbsp;It is important to find someone you trust to talk about your concerns&nbsp;and worries. Some confide in their partner and others to close friends and&nbsp;family, or your child’s doctor or other professionals they work with (such as&nbsp;nurses and social workers) are also good resources. It may also be helpful to connect with other parents who may have similar&nbsp;experiences, to ask questions, find &amp; give support to each other,by visiting: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers/parents-helping-parents&nbsp; The "Toll of Caregiving in Parents of Children with Medical Issues," is a 3 part webinar series focused on way to&nbsp;equip&nbsp;parents with tools to help them navigate stressors when caring for a child&nbsp;with a chronic health condition, <strong>here: </strong>http://ring14usa.com/index.php/2019/04/29/toll-of-caregiving-webinars/Additionally, you all may want to consider&nbsp;keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying &amp; tracking seizures, setting reminders,managing medications &amp; side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures&nbsp;and wellness, which can be shared with his healthcare team.

Is he on medicine?&nbsp;

Yes- currently on Onfi and Briviact. Medicine helps, but he still has the breakthrough episodes.&nbsp;