Hello to all

[Nala]

Hi to everyone,

My real name is Jen and I have had epilepsy since I was 14 years I am now 43... I have 3 types of seizures.. Grandmals, Partials, Petitmals.. I am taking keppera and also primidone for my seizures.. I still have alot of seizures .. I have been alone a long time with my E as most people I know are a little ignorant and feel insecure.. I just want to make some friends who understand me and who I really am behind the seizures...

Nala

[Birdbomb]

Welcome Nala

Glad you joined us. There are lots of interesting and diverse members from all over the world who also share your same experiance here.

[Nala]

Thank you for the welcome I wish I could find ways to live on my own too I am in an abusive home (emotional) and really need to know how to be on my own... I am interested in the Dogs for one but are there people that would checkon you as well a few times a week so alot of us can be a little more dependent on own?

[Bernard]

Hi Nala, welcome to the forum.

[lorryanne]

Hi Nala
I live alone.
I have seizures during my sleep.
I have a seizure alarm on my bed that is connected to an emergency phone and monitored by a company who has all my details. The alarm detects excess movement.
There are also posture monitors that are worn on the body that can detect the change in posture from a fall and triggers the alarm (you don't need to push a button) and is connected to the phone.

If I have a seizure the monitoring company get an automatic message with my details. As I don't have family living nearby they send an ambulance to my house with instructions and the key access code.
The monitoring company ring my house first to check for false alarm. (I've had a few)
The alarms are expensive but worth it for piece of mind. A charity paid for mine. I asked for help and they paid for all of it. I only pay for the ongoing monitoring fees which are minimal.

Emfit is one company that make seizure monitors/alarms. I'm not sure if they do the posture monitor but if you google you might find it. Or the epilepsy association in your area/country might know.

You could check with your local charity organisations to see if they can set up a daily check for you, even a phone call. Or you could pay a security company to do a check. They have security patrols that go around to different places.

Lorraine