Hi Mei,

I wish I were a bit more of a perfectionist! Nonetheless, if your focus is causing you to take so much longer to do your homework or anything else requiring handwriting, it probably is just a sign of your wanting to have complete control over something, having lost it in such a profound way because of your epilepsy. Also, handwriting has to do with your motor skills, which can cause you to draw a parallel with the body movements that go out of whack during a seizure. It all makes so much sense.

Is there something that really would benefit from perfectionism and also requires motor skills to which you could redirect your focus? A sport, calligraphy (being so close to handwriting, it could be a good one to try!), painting, needlework, pastry baking, something? Just a thought.

BTW, I saw that you mentioned that you "became epileptic." Remember: You are not epileptic; you have epilepsy. It is a major challenge we have, but it doesn't define us, as much as we may feel it does at times. :-)

Keep your spirits soaring!

Alison

No, but I try, I am well organized and try to do whatever I am doing to the best of my ability, I don't have a prob with a little failure either, that is how I learn if I do, my opinion

Hi Mel,
My writing, memory and attention are getting worse.
I've quit electrictians job.
Keep a routine,
Stay safe

I've been a perfectionist since I was very little, but the again I've had Epilepsy since I was 3. I'm now almost 62.

Remember Epilepsy isn't a sickness
but yeah perfectionist I am I don't give up until I've done what I set out to do and make sure I've done it well