I had a really bad day yesterday... :(

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Zara-Newman

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It was my best friends birthday and we were going to go to the cinema and to get lunch.
I had half an hour between my bus getting in and meeting everyone, I was going to do a bit of shopping in the meantime because I wanted a bit of lipstick and such from boots.

Last thing I remember is getting on my bus.

I woke up in some toilets in Starbucks and I was covered in blood coming from my head, nose and mouth.
I could hardly move from pain from my ribs and I had some clobazam pills scattered around me.

After a couple of minutes I was sick - a lot, luckily there was no mess in the toilet cubical itself and once I composed myself I was able to get up and get out to look in the mirror.
To see blood all over my face and chest from a gash on my head, bleeding nose and a busted lip (as well as bitten inside of mouth)

My cheekbone and jaw was horrifically swollen and painful.
I just covered my head and face with a scarf and left, as fast as I could manage with my ribs hurting so much.

I called my sister and she took my to A&E, but I managed to make my way through crowded streets and a market without anyone noticing, or at least not saying anything.

Needless to say I never got to the cinema, I have never been in a position like thay before.
I never thought I would find it so embarrassing I would have to hide and not just ask for help.

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I never imagined myself walking through a town center dripping blood everywhere, looking back it is so surreal. Like a movie.

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I'm so sorry, that sounds tough in so many ways. I hope you feel better soon.

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Thankyou, I am very sore today.
I think the worst thing was that I didn't feel I could ask anyone for help. I thought they would run off with my stuff or something, weird the way brains work after they have been shook up...

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Aside from the very first ones (when I woke up in the ER), my public seizures have occurred with friends nearby, so I've been lucky. If I were solo don't know if I would have your composure and strength...
 
I have only ever been with family, or alone.
But I have never hurt myself while alone, I was quite clueless.

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Zara-Newman

You have had a hard time but you were strong to compose yourself like that and call your sister before walking through crowed streets. Not sure I would be as strong as you.
 
I wouldn't have thought I would.
But it is better than staying in a toilet.

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Zara-Newman

Even so, it shows how strong you are.
 
What you've described Zara is something I think is very challenging but you got through it .

That's the important thing.
Don't underestimate yourself.
 
I am glad that people think I have done well, I was worried that I was being a little stupid by moving about.

My cat won't leave my side now, I suppose she knows how awful I feel.

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I haven't had any public incidences yet (fingers crossed!) I couldn't imagine what that's like. Well done for composing yourself so well.
 
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