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[Hollygirl6]

Hey
This is wonderful. I have had seizures for almost thirteen years and have had mostly, myoclonic and Tonic-Clonic seizures. I started having them in fifth-sixth grade. I am now in my mid 20's. I have had up to many numbers of them a month. Has anyone else felt that epilepsy was just water under the bridge. It is just another thing in the life to deal with. It has affected my life so much, socially and physically but In the past I really didn't think that I should talk about it, until my friends helped me see that we need to speak up. The friends that weren't freaked out anyway. It is such a relief to find a place to share how I feel. Have any of you felt like all your past neurologist was doing was shoving pills at you not really showing real interest? I know I have with some of my previous neurologists.

 

[skillefer]

Hi holly! Welcome to CWE. You are definitely not alone. And yes, it is best to have a place that you can some and just let it all out. I totally agree. Feel free to ask questions, chime in , vent when needed ( and we all need to at some time...), or just check out the library here.

 

[Littlemama]

I also have those types of seizures. These just began at age 33, and it affects my life a lot. Mostly because I have no means of taking my kids to the doc, I have to find a ride when I want to see them in a school program and things like that. I believe in being involved with the kids at school, but how the heck does that work. First I need a ride, then if I do get there, what happens if I fall on some kid? Kids are truly my only issue. I have a great husband who is very supportive. I have the best girlfriends who are always there for me. They are never embarrassed or freaked out when I have a GM in public. Although I am just learning about E, it really isn't so bad. I am a homebody, so being home makes me happy.

I am very impressed with your attitude by the way. And your name as well.

Holly