Learn About Epilepsy, Live Happy, and Carry On

Do you not fully understand epilepsy and seizures? If newly or not newly diagnosed, it is great to read books such as "Information About Epilepsy" and go to lectures in person or online to learn more. Type questions in or raise your hand. Attend epilepsy events such as walks, presentations, poetry, or other types of fun.

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Navigating life with epilepsy and finding support

If thinking is worth less or different, it's all in your head because there is no such thing as a normal human, or else the world would be like a 1990 movie, Pleasantville, and there would only be one emotion: happiness.

Men would be above women and love. Would there be such a thing? Forget the past, be prepared for the present, and be prepared to face the future.

If you are feeling insecure because of pain and shame, remember you are beautiful no matter what people say. Don't be discouraged. Walk over to drug company tables at events and discover medication, effects, implants, and others.

If any give you an idea or makes you ask questions, don't keep it to yourself. Ask the epileptologist or neurologist being seen as well as a person in a support group.

There are many epilepsy support groups online and offline. I find some to be very useful because it is always good to meet other people with epilepsy and share feelings, what happened recently, side effects, or something that does not have to do with epilepsy.

I made two friends through a foundation in New York. Remember the medication being taken and learn how to speak to a doctor because your parents will not always be there to make it. My mother made sure I knew what I was taking when I was six, which is the age I was diagnosed. I help as much as possible when people are unsure of medication and discuss serious effects if happening as well as what to tell their doctor if needed.

Pursuing your dreams

Dreams can still come true; all you need is faith and belief in yourself. Don't listen to other people's assumptions, or else it will be hard to move forward, and you may get chained, feeling as if there is no escape.

It is your life, being your life, and going towards your destiny. If you are having a hard time telling the group, they will be useful. I know so from times I've been down or confused.

Being alive and well, move further because there is one life, one shot, one opportunity to get everything you want, and move at your own pace. Don't give up that easy.

Some opportunities happen once, and if you do not accept them at that moment, there may never be another chance. I wish I worked in a lab, but oops. That was a big oops. Wishes can come true. Just make sure to follow the right path. If you are walking off of it, find a way once again to be on it.

Choosing safety over risks

Limitations can hurt, especially driving, but it is better to care for oneself rather than take risks. Even if it is, another life is worth more than taking chances.

I live in a borough of New York. It would be nice to drive to work out in Long Island, distant parts of the Bronx, or Jersey, but public transportation does not work everywhere. Or imagine needing to take four to five buses. I wish I could drive, but there are always other places.

Thinking about friends, why do few of them have car licenses? All 8 of them use public transportation when they have the right to get a license. Interesting, right?

It's obvious some people don't even want a car even though they are living in New York City. I am referring to people living in favorite parts of Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan.

Epilepsy is just a part of us. As I say, "There is that one abnormal brainwave every now and then. Other than that, we are as normal as anyone else. Because in real life, there is no such thing."