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About Me
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have a question can I drive a car or not I haven't had a seizure for about 5 years wat do u think and u respond to me back please.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes you have to check with you DMV and they will give u a paper for your doctor to fill out

posted June 16, 2023
Which Supplements Or Vitamins Do You Take?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Leslie, you should talk to a pharmacist who you trust to ask that question. (and try to get list of options -- not just the one of your pharmacy chain that your pharmacy is part of)

posted June 27, 2023
Memory
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Can you lose your memory with seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Actually, doing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been a huge improvement in my memory access range and memory recall speed because the biggest blockage was not because of epilepsy or the side… read more

posted October 28, 2023
How Do You Deal With The Emotions That Are Associated With Your Epilepsy?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, definitely. Not feeling good about Yourself does not help increase Your self confidence. I have had epilepsy my entire life as well. I don’t know about Yourself but being teased does not make… read more

posted August 1, 2023
Does Or Has Anyone Ever Felt Embarrassed About Telling Someone About Their Seizures?
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Or on another note, has anyone ever been a little scared of telling someone you feel like you’re about to have one but end up not? Sometimes I feel like I shouldn’t tell my parents or sister because then they’re going to overreact a little after the feeling went completely away.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Debbie- look into PNES, it's psychogenic non epileptic seizures. I recently found out symptoms I was experiencing here lately was small seizures, come to find out it was psychogenic non epileptic… read more

posted February 21
I Have The Feeling I Lost My Past,i Can't Remember Almost Nothing?Are There People Here Who Are Having This Too?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Totally have memory problems mixed with the depression. I have my girlfriend to help me but she works out of town so I'm by myself for most of the day. Our dogs are great to have but don't have anyone… read more

posted April 5
What's One Thing About Epilepsy You Feel Isn't Talked About Enough?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Video EEG can help

posted December 15, 2023
Who In Your Life Best Understands How Epilepsy Impacts You, And How Do They Support You?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Great to hear Noah! Hope and positive emotions are our allies and the negative emotions and the negative energy buildup from not venting about the bad things that have happened or simply a bad day… read more

posted May 5, 2023
What Epilepsy Symptoms Do You Have That You Didn’t Expect?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Me too.

posted March 14
Driving
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Do you guys drive?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I haven't driven in seven years I think. But I liked it but feared myself. I still do without a vehicle. Huh so yeah I miss driving.

posted April 16, 2023 (edited)
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