2024: A year I’m Glad To Leave Behind

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Hey everyone, Owhen here.
it’s been a while. I’ve been meaning to reconnect, but honestly, things have been really rough. 2024 didn’t end well for me at all, and 2025 hasn’t been kind so far either.😢

In the last stretch of the year, I faced some of my worst challenges yet. I had so many seizures, and there were moments I wasn’t myself at all. I had some really terrible psychotic episodes. Some of those episodes led to things so embarrassing that I don’t even know how to share them. I even lost my phone completely forgot where I left it during one of my visits to the hospital. Out of desperation, I had to borrow someone’s phone to reach out to my friend(on Twitter) who’s been supporting me, he was the one who told me I forgot it at a hospital I took myself when I was feeling some aura and he helped me retrace my steps and find it. I eventually recovered my phone, but even that was just a small relief in the middle of a storm.

I ended up going back to my father for help, but, once again, I was turned away. The continued rejection cut deeply, leaving me lost, confused, and sinking further into depression. For two nights, I was unable to sleep, overthinking everything whilst battling migraines and intense body aches. It was hell for real

It’s been a hard start to 2025, but I’m still here, still pushing, still hoping.
How has the beginning of the year being for everyone so far?
If you’ve had a rough start to this year too, just know you’re not alone. Sending love and strength to anyone fighting their battles, whatever they may be. 💪🏿
 
Sorry to hear about your seizures and ordeals. I hope things get better for you.
 
Hi Owhen,

I'm sorry to hear that you had so many seizures but try and remember that this is a new yr. and things can change for the better.
My prayers are with you and I wish you only the best. May God Bless You,

Sue
 
Sorry to hear about your seizures and ordeals. I hope things get better for you.
Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words. Most of the times I can’t lie, I lose hope. I honestly can’t pinpoint what exactly is making push through, but I can tell you the support from online friends is a major major reason as to why I’m still here. 🫂
 
I'm extremely sorry to hear about all the seizures & ordeals you've had. Hopefully this year will bring much better things for you.
 
With our brains it’s hard to be hopeful at times. Then I think about how courageous we are dealing with all the uncertainties with epilepsy. I’m sorry that you are going through a rough/rougher patch. May God give you hope and strength to get through this life.
 
I've been experiencing issues with chronic migraines after brain surgery in 1995 (temporal lobe removal). Have been using Botox injections every 3 months and Ajovy injections monthly which were working to care for migraines themselves however the pain level on the entire left side of my head increased to such a level I could no longer touch the left side of my head without screaming in pain.

Had an occipital nerve injection December 31 2024, I have only had two migraines since. Hoping that this nerve injection will last for six months but only time will tell.
 
I've been experiencing issues with chronic migraines after brain surgery in 1995 (temporal lobe removal). Have been using Botox injections every 3 months and Ajovy injections monthly which were working to care for migraines themselves however the pain level on the entire left side of my head increased to such a level I could no longer touch the left side of my head without screaming in pain.

Had an occipital nerve injection December 31 2024, I have only had two migraines since. Hoping that this nerve injection will last for six months but only time will tell.
Wow, that sounds incredibly tough, but I’m really glad the nerve injection has helped so far. I hope it continues to bring you relief for as long as possible. Wishing you strength and better days ahead, Sue!
 
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