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Should I Have To Apologize?
When I have a seizure I feel like i’m made to feel guilty about it to the point I need to apologize. This isn’t right is it?
You shouldn't feel sorry and you are around the wrong people who make you feel that way... You just should thank God you don't hurt yourself...
Do You Dream Every Night?or Do You Like Dreaming?
I don't dream every night, when I do I like the dream cause I'm always with others, but when I wake up I get a shock of being alone or lonely.
There are multiple levels of dreaming and I was taught that REM sleep is where all people dream. I occasionally awaken from REM sleep, but when I do I have dreamed of the good, bad, scarry and things… read more
Do You Guys Have Any Good Ideas For A Job
I want to get a job.I just don't know where to start.Cause I'm a introvert and I'm not very good with talking to people and I'm also afraid to work at a fast food place because of my seizures. So I was thinking maybe like an overnight shift for a store like stocking the shelves or maybe a cashier. I'm not really good at math, but I'm trying to figure something out. Because I believe I needed to be more active and get out the house.So I guess I'm asking for advice
I just know as long as I ain't near something that requires me to be really high up like construction work or something in saw mill or something then I'm fine to work there says my epileptic doctor… read more
Do You Guys Think That Your Seizures Make You More Emotional And Sometimes Regret Crying Over Little Things
Last week,I had three absent seizures and I left my dad's house and went to my mom's house for 2 days to get away from the kids and try to get my emotions under control.Yesterday my stepmom made me do the dishes right away I wasn't even there the whole day to even dirty any of those dishes like I had just got back and she made me wash them but i washed the dishes and went to my room and started crying because i was so frustrated. My sister tried check on me but I just wanted to be left alone and… read more
Hormones play a big role in emotion The first almost overwhelming one at seizure start is due to the rush of hormones caused by it. Intensity of this said to be like the intensity of thought from… read more
I Just Signed Up And My Account Has Me Living In Lake+Minchumina, AK. I Live In Central LA. Where Do I Fix This ???
Hi @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Welcome! Go to the box with the lines in the top left corner at the top of the page & click on that & then you’ll see where it says “Settings” & click on that & then… read more
I've Been Doing Fine With My Medications. All Of A Sudden I'm Having Aura Breakthroughs.
I am not eating properly with my schedule and very stressed with buying a home
I would get in touch with your doctor and let them know you are having these break through auras.
Any Suggestions Or Guidance On Getting A Seizure Alert Dog For My 16 Year Old Daughter? I Am Doing Research But I Am Overwhelmed.
We live in Pa. and have a training site right down the road from us, however there is a 2 to 4 year wait list. My daughter does have Medicaid so I was hoping that would help move her up on the wait list
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Try this website https://www.eawcp.org/programs/servicedogs/;jse... & you could also play on www.google.com by typing in different things like seizure dogs in pa, that’s… read more
Personal Question But Does Anyone Have Any Experience On What Birth Control They Take With Lamotragine?
Generalised tonic clonic epilepsy
It's understandable to have concerns about taking certain medications while managing epilepsy. Many MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared their experiences with different birth control options while on… read more
Can You Drive To And From A Clinic To To Get Set Up For An At Home EEG?
The clinic said I can, others have said I can't in case the tests trigger a seizure....
The hubs drove me, but I couldn’t drive anyway at that time anyway.
How Do You Experience Auras Symptoms?
My seizures have been under control with medication. I’ve not had auras with my seizures. I occasionally have “fuzzy headaches” (atypical headaches) confusion, difficulty speaking (know the word but struggle to say it), physically off balance. I worry they are auras.
Diff reactions but still for same reason a seizure screws things up. Like a dream while awake unique how we feel too. Ease mind bout any weird feelings just by knowing why to help cope during or after… read more
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