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I Need Help On Making A Descision.
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I'm A 29 Year Old Mother Who Has Epilepsy, With A 5 Year Old Son With Autism. I Was Diagnosed With Epilepsy About 3 Years Back Due To A Lot Of Stress & A Lot Of Depression. At This Moment I Am Barely Making Ends Meet While Waiting For My Disability. My Neurologist Requires That I Shouldn't Work Nor Go To School At This Moment. I'm Getting Frustrated Because I'm Tried Of Basically Being Helpless. I'm 4 Months Strong Without Having Any Seizures & I'm Very Close To Giving Up On The Disability &amp… read more

posted January 23, 2017
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Have you thought of craft and/or cooking/ making things at home to sell or be part of? Assisting in running an Autism Support and/or epilepsy Social Groups. However you know in yourself if you are ready and able to work, you are entitled to and employers should support you. I am not sure where you live but here in certain parts of Australia we have Disability Support Agency who can help people look for and gain work, whilst supporting you on the job. Some are great but hey I'm still searching myself as my Employment Agency mainly only have shop and hospitality jobs/ employers that they network with. Not much good for I who would like to work within kindergartens, and schools and Support Groups for people with epilepsy and other disabilities. I managed to work in a Nursing home for 5 years with my epilepsy and my boss was great with adjusting and accommodating my environment to suit my needs and others. When she left I left as people began to lie, exaggerate, and I was not given the shifts my previous boss gave me. The sooner we PWE past, future and present and stand up to the World Workforce, Employers, Co-workers, Society and the media in general the better!!!! You are 29 a mother- You go with what is best for you and your family!!!! Says I a 30+ single lady past PWE, living with the affects of post surgery and long term anticonvulsant use affects, who is casually employed, but trying and wishing she was a part time employed All Abilities Educational Support/ Teachers Aide/ Inclusion Support Officer, Kindergarten Assistant, or Childcare Assistant and most importantly I wish I was a MOTHER!!!!

posted January 24, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Have you thought of working from home. I do I'm a telemarketer the company I work for are very well aware of my condition and very understanding. I get paid an hourly rate they pay for the calls and you can choose what days you would like to work. Please don't give up hope I do know what it's like. If you would like more details your more than welcome to send me friend request and I shall help you as much as I can.

posted January 24, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm not a neuro however I saw a Professor for 30 years. i have learnt a lot from him. If anyone would like 2 add me as a friend request on face book I will give u as much advice as possible. It would b the things I've learnt from such a fantastic and wise neuro.

posted January 25, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I'm Not That Talented When It Comes To Craft & Cooking. Lol.....But That Is A Great Idea. When You Had That Job With The Nursing Home You Were Blessed. Listening To Your Story Gives Me A Understanding That God Gives Us What We Need & Not What We Want, Meaning Me With The Job & You With The Child. Even Though I Still Don't Know What I Want To Do, You Definitely Just Taught Me To Be Greatful For What I Have. & I Thank You So Very Much For That.

posted January 24, 2017 (edited)

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