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I Cant Work At My Job Anymore Because Of My Seizures. However I Need To Work. Any Ideas?
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posted June 3, 2020
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You might look into working from home. Many companies offer the option of working from home, especially if the job is mostly on computer.

posted June 20, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member you can still be a school photographer, its just you need a guy (i call people, guys) to keep an eye on you. or go be a wedding photographer or a 'family' photographer or even a 'make your own hours' sorta photographer. i use to have partial to grand mals a lot per day. i thought 'i am a people person and i love art'... i quit painting (i hit a brick wall sorta stuff) and some guys got me to a daycare center. the rest is history.
my advise is to get your team (a guy(s) that knows what to do if you are having a seizure) so that if you are having a seizure, your team will handle it. i have about 2-5 worker guys (at 1 time) that know what to do when i have a seizure.
all i am saying is be extra careful on the job. if you are still getting a school photographer, maybe put squishy padding on the floor. get an extra guy to kinda keep an eye on you. and/or know your surrounding at all times (when you are working).

posted June 5, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi Sarah try not to be so hard on yourself is there some sort of freelance photography or something along them lines I am sure you will get your medication sorted out it's just finding the trigger that makes you have seizures with me it's lack of sleep I wish you all the very best Sarah ok

posted June 4, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Find an understanding boss that understands your situation you cant be faulted for something you have no control over

posted June 13, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member . I have a couple suggestions.

1: get ahold of the Epilepsy Foundation in your state , for some advice .

2 : find out where you County Gov. built or court house, ask for The Rehabilitation Service agent ( AKA DRS agent or councilor ) . They can have you get back on your feet and help you find a job

posted June 11, 2020 (edited)

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