I have lived with Epilepsy all my life and it has not stopped me from doing what I want and can do. It all depends on what you want to do and what type of epilepsy you have. Your seizure actions may stop you, depends on how severe they are.

There are things that Epilepsy may limit us for doing. Whether that is
1. Legally, able to drive
2. Finding work isn’t as easy
3. Once upon a time you enjoyed a certain season . Now you can’t enjoy the season because it Triggers your seizures.
4. Knowing your limitations to exercising and fitness

These are just a few exmples of the many examples , that we experience, when living with epilepsy

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
Epilepsy has stopped me from doing a lot of things I used to like doing.
1. Can’t ride a bike anymore after having a seizure and riding into a barbed wire fence
2. Can’t go for a walk down the street after having a seizure and being found laying on the street.
3. Can’t use dangerous tools after having a seizure and cutting my arm on a saw
4. Can’t climb heights
5. Can’t mow lawn
6. Can’t go swimming
And the list goes on

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I’ve done lots of things that are listed as a no-no without anything bad happening and visa versa. I’ve done things not listed and have had to stop as it would be a trigger for me. I think it’s different for everyone. U can still do things that are listed not to and have no problem doing it. But I would never go up a ladder again- I fell down and broke my tailbone and I just follow my instincts and the way I feel when it comes to other things. I’m not supposed to drive, but I still will occasionally when I know that I’m not feeling like I might have a seizure or the dog has alerted me to something he senses. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with trying something- other than using power tools that could cut u like any type of power saw, but I use a power drill all the time. But if ur anxious about trying something new- then don’t because just being anxious can set off a seizure. Basically try it with someone else around to make sure ur safe, and if it works it works; just be smart and safe about what u try doing.

I was diagnosed as a child, so always knew there were limitations. I am glad my parents let me ride a bike. They could have been afraid I would fall. Obviously I would not try to stack cans on the shelves of a Grocery Store, because it could involve using a ladder. I cannot work in a kitchen for many reasons. My not being able to drive meant only working when the bus routes ran.