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[nancy12]

hello everyone, my names nancy and im 17 years old. for 7 years now ive been struggling with epilepsy. I've had 3 grand mal seizures and countless absence seizures. Thankfully this has all been under control for the last 4 years. My last seizure was in febuary 2007! im on a lot of medecine keppra, zorrotin, vitamins, and more. when i found out i had epilepsy i diddnt realise what it was, i was ten years old! i took my medecine but diddnt care if i skipped a day. which has changed dramatically. when i entered highschool i became a horrible teenager, i diddnt care about anything and all i wanted to do was party. luckily i diddnt over do it and hurt myself mixing alcohol with my medecine. i soon realised how immiture i was and i turned my life around, the last 2 years ive been passing all classes, no partys drinking or drugs, and for some reason in this last year i have been getting anxiety. now let me start off by saying im actually happy with my life for the first time in a while. me ex was a mental and physical abuser and also had no respect. now i am with a man who is loving and cares and wants nothing but the best for me. i never had anxiety with my ex, but when i get these panic attacks..severe panic attacks.. i feel like im about to have a seizure. i feel like im going to die. im scared and i cry, i have boxed myself in for the last few months wanting this to go away. i need to know others know how i feel and that im not alone..

ive yet to meet another person with epilepsy, i need to hear others stories as well as my own.

[Nakamova]

Hi nancy12, welcome to CWE!

I'm glad you've found us. There are lots of other stories of epilepsy here -- along with plenty of information, advice, support, and empathy. I hope you feel free to explore the archives and post questions and comments of your own.

It's terrific that you have seizure control, and are in a good place in your life right now. Have you mentioned your panic attacks to your regular doctor or neurologist? They could be made a worse by the Keppra, which is known to affect mood. It's definitely worth getting to root of what's causing the anxiety, and finding a way to treat it, so that you can have peace of mind.

Best,
Nakamova

[huskymom]

Welcome Nancy!!

You have found the right place to come to. We are here for questions, advice, venting or anything else you may need. Sometimes it is nice to just come here and let us know how your life is going Enjoy your time here.

[Endless]

Hi, Nancy,

Welcome!