Hi all. Was trying to do a bit of research but not getting very far, so thought I'd throw it out here. Bit of background first, basically, I was diagnosed in 92 (I was 21) and up to about 2005 was pretty well controllled with only Sodium Valproate. At this time I was referred to a new consultant (I'm in the UK) who tried me on Keppra with the SV, but I didn't react well at all (mood problems). After a couple of months I was switched to Clobazam and to put it mildly, the results were fantastic and luckily for me have been since. So to my point! For the last few years, as my seizures have reduced to nil I've found that I get really emotional at the slighest thing - tv, music, news stories (good and bad), almost everything has me in tears. Not floods of tears, but nevertheless as a 41 year old man it can be a bit embarassing at times! I know what I'm talking about is pretty insignificant, but I'm just curious as to whether others have had any such increases in their emotions as things have got better with their epilepsy?
Hi. New here, with a question about emotions?
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Hiya there, I'm sorry I can't answer your question because I'm new to the journey but I would like to welcome you to the forum and send you some ((hugs)) Also, you will find "the kitchen" a good place to as questions regarding E if you fancy making a post asking in there 
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Hi karl70, welcome to CWE!
Are you depressed or just prone to tears? If it's the former, then of course let your doctor know. If it's the latter, it could be the result of seizures (particularly in the temporal lobe area), but given that the emotionalism seem to have increased over time, I think the Clobazam may be the more likely suspect. It is known to heighten emotions and have other subtle effects on personality over the long-term.
Are you depressed or just prone to tears? If it's the former, then of course let your doctor know. If it's the latter, it could be the result of seizures (particularly in the temporal lobe area), but given that the emotionalism seem to have increased over time, I think the Clobazam may be the more likely suspect. It is known to heighten emotions and have other subtle effects on personality over the long-term.
Thanks Cherriuz!
Hi Nakamova, thanks for the response! Although I have sffered bouts of depression over the last few years (quite heavy at times, relationship stuff) for which I've had counselling, the ongoing emotions that I feel are very frequent, short term bursts which have been pretty constant over the last few years, and I can differentiate between these and the emotions I've experienced when I have been depressed. I really appreciate your response as you may already have answered my question. I've always been quite an emotional person and not always in a 'bad emotions' way, in fact I'm probably more often emotional because I see, hear or read about nice, positive stuff, so I think the Clobazam might well be playing a part. I think my problem is that I often view it as some kind of weakness, that I'm a bit too soft and maybe if I can find a reason for it I'll not beat myself up about it as much.
Hi Nakamova, thanks for the response! Although I have sffered bouts of depression over the last few years (quite heavy at times, relationship stuff) for which I've had counselling, the ongoing emotions that I feel are very frequent, short term bursts which have been pretty constant over the last few years, and I can differentiate between these and the emotions I've experienced when I have been depressed. I really appreciate your response as you may already have answered my question. I've always been quite an emotional person and not always in a 'bad emotions' way, in fact I'm probably more often emotional because I see, hear or read about nice, positive stuff, so I think the Clobazam might well be playing a part. I think my problem is that I often view it as some kind of weakness, that I'm a bit too soft and maybe if I can find a reason for it I'll not beat myself up about it as much.