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I've been home for a week after having a video eeg. While I'm not sure how much good the hospital stay did medically speaking, I did have time to reflect on my life. On nurse asked me, "What are your goals?" I had no answer. I'm a 40+, happily married mom of two grown kids. This is what I came up with...

My Goal 10-23-2013

I have Epilepsy. It doesn't define me, but it is part of who I am. It would be great if God had never allowed E or any other disease to happen... but I must have it for some purpose.

I would like to live with as few episodes as possible. To ever think I will never have another is foolish. My life isn't bad and I have learned to deal with situations the best I can. I don't need to drive. I need to find a new hobby. I hate cooking but maybe I should just try again. Maybe I'll go visit people at the nursing home. I imagine some of them are scared and lonely and maybe I can offer them a smile and they will bless me in return.

I need to be less anxious about life and be the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter I can possibly be. I owe it to my family and myself.

CE
 
Since being in the hospital, I've gone off Keppra and my entire outlook on life has changed. It's like I was living in a fog... an angry, anxious fog... and now I see things so clearly. I feel like a different person.
 
I've been hearing a lot about how good it is going off keppra. I forget what I was like to begin with. I've been on nearly 5 years. I'm currently in the process of switching to lamictal only *crosses fingers it works*.

I'm wondering since keppras kinda a downer and lamictal improves mood...am I gonna be this medicated cheerful nutball once I kick keppra totally to the curb. Lol
 
I know what you mean, KatieCoy! I knew I was unhappy on Keppra, I just didn't realize HOW unhappy. My husband tells me over and over how much I've changed. LOL Makes me feel bad for the 8 years I was on that evil drug. Onward and upward though!
 
welcome C :)
and great attitude. trying to keep blame out of things (even if they were *$#^%* horrible) is such a huge change to make, especially hard to do with e. pat yourself on the back!!!
 
I concur with the goals and that there must be a purpose for me to be having this condition. It is freeing in a way to see it that way, it not like a 'mistake' or accident. even if if can't see the reasons yet.
 
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