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I thought at first when diagnosed I was with my condition I have, but I have accepted the condition I have and it's part of me, I adjusted and adapted to it and my life, It's a concern in my life with but not a prob with or worry about it, they are more stable than before and I am ok with that, I don't let others try to get to me, If they kinda understand what I have tried to explain to whoever about my condition, that would be on their own call , I have learned to accept and live with my… read more
Well, because we couldn't do this, had to take that, yes, we were different - not much different from people with other handicaps. Then again, even amongst ourselves we're different. A lot of us will be having seizures for the rest of our lives. Some of us found the answer to our problem. Let's just say we're different but not by much. 😉
It depends on how bad the Epilepsy is. Mine is very mild so I hardly have any seizure. The medication I take is good for me. I feel like a normal person except for my anxiety, which I say is I am looking ahead of time for something.
I think I am more outspoken. I blame the Lamotrigine for fun. I saw a side effect list once that had swearing on the list. Never seen it again. It just struck me as funny. My mom loved when I would stop, and say something was weird to joke "It's because you're on Drugs." Then laugh like crazy. So more outspoken, less filter between my brain and mouth.
It's understandable to feel differently about yourself after an epilepsy diagnosis. However, many members of the MyEpilepsyTeam community share that they have come to accept their condition as simply being a part of who they are. As one member said, "I have adjusted and adapted to it and my life." Having epilepsy can impact Show Full Answer
No. Im not any different than anyone else
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