No car
Ugh I had the freedom of coming and going, all of a sudden....poof....no driving. My family made me return the plates of my car. It was a sad day. No I feel like such a burden to family and friends. I know they want to help me but most of the time I say no thank you. I want my freedom back! How do you deal with not being able to drive?
I absolutely understand your pain! I feel the same way. I miss being able to just get in my car go where ever, whenever I wanted to by my self, jamming to my own music as loud as I want, signing terribly at the top of my lungs!! But I had a seizure once while driving…it was a complex partial seizure this time but luckily only lasted about 5 seconds. And thank God my husband was with me & helped me steer the car. I just lifted my foot off the gas & coasted while I was unaware. When I came back aware I seemed to just easily get off the next exit & stop in a parking lot. I don’t remember it much but my husband was scared to death & told me all about it when I finally came back to normal.
It does suck so much not driving & having to depend on everyone but believe me if I would have hurt anyone during that time just because of my ego I would have never forgiven myself so I just have to remember that! I hope it helps you too!I did try driving once to pick my husband up from work and was terrified because I got lost and have not driven since!
Grocery delivery and Amazon are life savers! I also enjoy the convenience of having my groceries delivered to my door and don't mis the hassle of finding a parking place and cart
thank goodness for delivery services! It is hard to imagine a life without using them. Jill (Team Member)
I have had a license at times but always turn it in when I have a seizure as driving isn't worth putting my and other people's lives at risk. Thankfully I can walk by myself and get some things and I have a supportive family and church family as well.
I’m glad you have a support system! That really makes such a difference. How have you been doing lately? Have your seizures been well controlled? Best wishes, Julie (team member)
