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Tomorrow eve I start with cognitive behavioural therapy. I do plan to keep track of what happens & how it helps or doesn't help me here to share with everyone else. First the required background.
My seizures are both complex & simple partials.
I've been on Mysoline, Dilantin, Tegretol, Valproic Acid, Keppra, Ativan & many more that I don't remember. My neurologist says I've been on all there is for my type of seizure.
It will last 8 sessions over 8 weeks.
According to the psychologist this type of therapy is a way of dealing with stresses that have built up that might trigger seizures. I do find that I have some stress due to previous life experiences (who doesn't?) so I'm hoping this helps.
I rarely have more than 1 seizure a day or nocturnal ones. Recently I've been having numerous ones throughout the night & more than 1 in a day, though I do get the odd few days off without any.
I have been very lucky because the going rate where I live is $150/visit. The epilepsy foundation where I live got a sponsor so it's costing me (& the others in my group) $150 for eight sessions.
I'll answer the other questions as I start the treatment & let you all know how things go.
My seizures are both complex & simple partials.
I've been on Mysoline, Dilantin, Tegretol, Valproic Acid, Keppra, Ativan & many more that I don't remember. My neurologist says I've been on all there is for my type of seizure.
It will last 8 sessions over 8 weeks.
According to the psychologist this type of therapy is a way of dealing with stresses that have built up that might trigger seizures. I do find that I have some stress due to previous life experiences (who doesn't?) so I'm hoping this helps.
I rarely have more than 1 seizure a day or nocturnal ones. Recently I've been having numerous ones throughout the night & more than 1 in a day, though I do get the odd few days off without any.
I have been very lucky because the going rate where I live is $150/visit. The epilepsy foundation where I live got a sponsor so it's costing me (& the others in my group) $150 for eight sessions.
I'll answer the other questions as I start the treatment & let you all know how things go.