Military/Depression/Alcoholism

Had my first seizure during an extreme physical challenge equivalent to several triathlons. I was throwing up and ultimately seized then went into a coma for near a week. I was honorably discharged with a disability rating. After testing it was determined I did not have epilepsy. My dreams of life as a career military man were crushed and I self medicated my depression with alcohol. As my alcoholism progressed so did the intensity of my detoxification each time I stopped drinking. 20 years after my medical discharge I had my first seizure from a detox. After that, I had about 6 more seizures: all from detoxing. The most recent gm I bit the corner of my tongue off and severely bruised the rest. It seems as though I have opened Pandora’s Box because I would jerk in my sleep and bite my tongue or cheek. I finally started medicine and it definitely helps. I know I am an alcoholic and I attend aa meetings and ptsd group therapy through the V.A. Through all this I have been able to maintain a job and continue education in my field. But, it has been a struggle. Weeks of nothing but broth to eat due to the injury of my tongue, sleepless nights and the loss of confidence has been brutal. That’s my story.