Coping With Epilepsy

I had first big seizure at 17, so I found out about epilepsy. I had thought I was psychic or crazy, but nope. I just had epilepsy, a physical problem of the brain's function. My mom told me of geniuses through history who had seizures, but had no idea why. We're both glad we know better and have meds to help.

Back in 1972, there was no mention of depression. It never occurred to me. I once had frequent drop-tongue-biting type of seizures but I was not scared of them. I always knew I'd be fine after. Now I just have partials -- a breeze to me. I can just shrug it off after. When they happen in public, many people are concerned until I can assure them I'm okay, that it was just a small seizure due to my epilepsy. Many tell me of their own epilepsy or a loved one's.

No one should be scared of their seizures. Relax and let it pass. Keep this in mind. It will counter the overwhelming rush of emotions from one. You don't need to restrict your life or miss out on fun out of fear. Rely on our meds to control them. Why some are anti-medsis weird? I'm glad we live in the first century through time to have them. My kids and I lost ❤️ my hubby to cancer 25 years ago. My adult kids know will never lose me to epilepsy!