This has been dwelling on my mind for years. I don't think it will ever stop. How often do you all work, or can you work? I have a job, but I have to call in many days because of seizures. So, I don't make much. Plus, last night, my boyfriend said that "I was like a roommate who pays less than half of the bills". We were arguing about my low libido (roommate). I guess he's just had enough. Either way, I feel bad about everything. I want to be able to work more. I want to make more money. I want… read more

They have only figure out temporal lobes epilepsy it’s coming mainly from my left side and they are generalized tonic clonic seizures.

This is a general question of public opinion. I myself always assumed it was, but apparently it's not at least according to Social Security in Indiana that is. I finally decided to apply b/c someone else I know receives disability do to having seizures which started after an aneurysm they also happen to work as well. So I decided to give it a try and was denied b/c epilepsy was not a disability that would stop me from working. So opinions do you agree or disagree on Epilepsy being a disability?

I’m getting pressured by my parents to find work, but I’m afraid that if I do - the disability benefits claim will be denied. Where I live now, a car is required(San Antonio), I live outside the area of public transportation and the majority of the employment opportunities are meant for people way younger than me - also those with a car and with the ability to work at multiple places during the week. How screwed am I?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

I ask this question because, I have had quite a few people questioning me weather if teaching is actually the right career choice for me because, I have many medical issues in addition to epilepsy. Though according to them Epilepsy is a ''MAJOR'' medical condition. Because, of it I get suggested that It would probably be better If you worked one-on-one with a student like a paraprofessional/aide or you can work in a library you like to read. Why don't you go for architecture your really good at… read more

I used to be able to work, but had to stop because I don't feel the seizures when they start. I was turned down on a job because I had a light seizure and the manager saw it.

I've been repetitively turned down for disability. I have some type of seizures once a week, at least wether it be absent or crying. As well as go unconscious at least once a month to every 2 months. Then a grand mal every 2 to 3 months... They're all mainly random except the grand mals, they happen normally when I'm waking up. I have light and noise sensitivity to the point I'm always wearing earplugs and sunglasses. As well as migraines that are constant. No diagnosis yet
I'm still in the… read more