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Does Anyone With Epilepsy Work?

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Binghamton, NY
March 12, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yeah, I’m planning to work as a librarian or a retail associate.

March 12, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, I lost my job in the past. I was helping a student in the 7 & 8th grade, who had a very difficult time reading and writing. I have a Masters degree so I have learned how to write. That student graduated and went to to the school he wanted to. I was having seizures when I was working 99% were not bad. Then I had a large one and just grabbed the student. That was the end of that job-Because I was working for a university the principal could not fire 🔥 me, so I got a new job at the high school. The principal was a real “vxcpkne” (use Your imagination) nobody really liked him. After I left the University ran out of money to support the project. There is medicine to help end depression.

March 25, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I work part time. I taught Preschool for 16 years. Now I'm a clerk at our local Public Library. I work about 15 hours and I love it! As I approach retirement age, teaching little ones was becoming too hard for me physically. I love working with people, decorating bulletin boards... I did have to learn a lot about computers. For me, working boost my attitude.

March 13, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I understand. It’s really hard to work if seizures are more frequent, and it’s hard to take the bus if the weather is bad, and it’s also hard to be independent, because some seizures come out of nowhere, and it can happen anywhere or anytime.

March 13, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I actually stopped working 3 months ago because my seizures were getting more and more frequent. I love working and i cant drive either so i have to find a lot of ways to entertain myself and feel productive at home

March 13, 2023

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