Salutations Forum

[Cactus_U]

Hello, everyone! This is my first time signing up on a general forum (usually entertainment forums) so it may be a little different, but I like it. I just came on today reading the posts here, and just feeling so happy that hey people experience the same things as me! I feel like to talking to people I know about my medical problems (though I don't) and I frankly think they feel annoyed when I even say anything about my epilepsy.

I've had seizures since I was 11 (and now am eighteen). I have photosensitive epilepsy as well. I have temporal lobe, absence seizures, tonic clonic, and those ones where your body goes into random positions (forgot what they're called). I had my first seizure on Easter day. Playing a video game. In a dress. Around a bunch of kids (I'm loling at how terrified they probably were!) At a restaurant. That was the first time I started having seizures, and then I started having them with no triggers at all. They've been hitting me hard lately, and I haven't been going to school regularly because of it. Oh well. That's life for ya.

Anyways, It's nice to hear from fellow epileptics

 

[epileric]

Welcome C_U

So glad you feel at home here.

Make sure you also check out the library. There's some excellent resources & info on this site.

Oh yes.... before I forget- here's your complimentary cup of coffee (coco or tea if you'd rather)
:cheers:

 

[Endless]

Hi, Cactus! I'm glad you are here!

You'll like it in here. Nice people, good information. There are a fair number of teenagers in here, too, so you have lots of company.

 

[Nakamova]

Howdy Cactus_U, welcome to CWE!

Sounds like you've been through a lot. Feel free to check out all the forums. There's general info about how to be proactive in dealing with your epilepsy, advice and anecdotes about different medications, info about treatment approaches involving nutrition and neurofeedback, plus forums for every mood including The Padded Room for venting.

Best,
Nakamova

 

[Bernard]

Hi CU, welcome to the forum. :hello:

If animated images on the forum bother you, you can disable them.

Make yourself at home here.

 

[skillefer]

Howdy! Welcome to CWE. Feel free to ask questions, pipe in, or vent when needed. As you can see, you are definitely not alone!

 

[Zoofemme]

Hello and welcome to the forum. There are a great bunch of folks here and they are super supportive. I hope you enjoy your stay

 

[Jan4you]

Hello and hugs to you Cactus U~!

Sorry for all you have gone through..how embarrassing. Have your friends remained true and see you even though you are not at school?

How much do you miss school and activities with your friends??

Just know that WE care and you are not alone ok hon?

Warmly Jan