I try not to let it define me but it does still get to me

[humblycrumbly]

I have had epilepsy since age six (now 24) and after all these years and different meds I am still coping. I've done lots of things and gone many places alone, I try not to let it get too me. However it's the side effects that make it hard sometime. I am anxious right now, ya I have a little stress moving back in with my parents since losing my job. Though i have an amazing BF and I hate putting him through the crap the side effects of these meds that sometime take over my brain. I am so frustrated, they have been getting worse. Been on keppra since november. the first three months were the worst, tried to commit suicide and still they thought oh well they are controlling the seizures so the side effects will wear off don't worry :einstein:what?!? anyway I'm here because now I can't sleep but three or four hours a night. I'm goin nuts and needed some company.

 

[Nakamova]

Sometimes the med side effects do wear off after the first few months -- that was the case for me and Lamictal. But if you are continuing to struggle on Keppra, you should have a talk with your neuro about other treatment options. Keppra can cause mood swings, depression, anger, insomnia -- if you're being smacked with all those side effects (and they're getting worse!) then it sounds like it's hurting more than it's helping.