Partial complex seizures and driving
I am 30 years old I've been living with absence and partial complex seizures for 20 of those years. I think they are under control with lamictal however I don't always know if or when I have a seizure I can get some symptoms I think I'm okay. Anyway I lost my driving privileges when I went to a new doctor. I'm a single mom with two kids but I live in a somewhat accessible area I can walk or do a lot of things on a bike.. is it bad that I don't even want my driving privileges I feel anxiety about driving because I know that if I'm having a bad day or a bad time I'm not all the way there no matter how much medicine I take
Hi there!
I'm sorry you had a breakthrough seizure. I know how that can be. I had one and it just happened out of nowhere. When I spoke with my doctor, he said seizure are unpredictle. As much as we'd like to control them, we can't control the seizures.
I honestly think its good that you are choosing not to drive. Don't feel bad because you don't want to drive. You know your body and are paying attention to it. However, once you get your license back, don't let fear enable you when you are able to drive. Know your body and consult with your doctors. Its so good you can walk everywhere you need to go- so that's great!
Here are some articles to help
https://epilepsydisease.com/living/losing-my-license
https://epilepsydisease.com/driving
Derra Howard
Epilepsy Team Member
