I survive by the good grace of my support system. It is small but every support person is like a precious gem. I try to treat them all with love, respect, and always remember to thank them and give back to them whenever they are in need themselves.

To give is to receive. To heal is to be healed. To love is to be loved. Everyone is in fact a child of God (The Universe) no matter how difficult they may seem, and I try to not think unkindly of anyone. I try to treat others as I would like to be treated, and I try to not fight negativity with more negativity.

On bad days I get up. I put one foot ahead of the other and try to navigate through my chores. I take my furry friend out for a walk even if I don't feel like it. I try to cook a nice dinner for my girlfriend. If I go out I try to smile and be kind to other people which always makes me feel better as well. I may visit this website or call a friend, remembering to also ask them how they are doing.

When I fail I try to remember to forgive myself, just like I try to forgive others. I try to be grateful for every day and every breath because each second is a gift.

Just knowing that others with seizures are struggling makes me feel less alone in my struggles. I hope you find the strength you need, and I hope you find the people to support you as well, and don't forget the world also needs you and your unique gifts.

Yea my mom taught me to look at others who don’t have food or clean water .or a roof over their head and be thankful for what we do have and how we are. Life is always worse some where else

Luckily my mom taught me that things can always be worse and even though epilepsy is something you have to live with, you can be successful. I struggle with functioning at work after a nocturnal seizure but I always somehow manage to push myself enough to make it through. Don’t get me wrong, some things are more difficult (course work) but overall I never let fear stop me from doing what I want. The only fear I experience is when I close my eyes at night and hope I don’t have a seizure.

Yes I have felt like this a few times in my life because eventhough I have disabilities I have the motivation to help others.

I'm in Reno Nevada. If there are people close let's start our own local support group. Where we can communicate and explore this vast city.