i spend all my time trying to comfort mt family that i dont have enough time to come to terms with it what should i do?
2006-11-01 00:27:54 · 13 answers · asked by qazkool 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Of course you have the right to feel sad, and anyone who has been told that they have a medical condition that might affect their lives would feel the same. However , epilepsy is far more common than you think and if kept under control with drugs, you can lead a relatively normal life. You might have to ease up on the alcohol if you drink and make sure you don't get over tired. My ex had epilepsy following a serious head injury but he didn't let it affect his life or stop him doing things. Look on the Internet for the Epilepsy Association, as they might be able to give you some more insight into it.
2006-11-01 00:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by feebee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry to much - most types of epilepsy can be controlled with modern medication except if it is extreme version.
Once you have the dosage and medication sorted there should be no reason to not live a normal life!
You will work through the feelings of anger and sadness once you get your life back under control - i think the worst part of it is the uncertainty of when it might happen but as i have already said with the medication and if you look after yourself you will be 100% again before you know it.
Take care of yourself and have a look at some of the web sites available to find out more - Knowledge is power....
2006-11-01 08:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's human nature to feel sad when they have found out some bad news but I would like to say in your case it isn't all bad.My brother-in-law got diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago and we went through so many feelings,personally I was devastated as he was just about to marry my sister but once we found out more information things started to look more positive.He was put on medication and his seizures stopped and it is estimated that 70 per cent of epilepsy sufferers could be seizure free with the right treatment. Plus the only lasting impacts on his life to date are that he has to avoid drinking too much alcohol(which is not a bad thing)and not being able to drive,although he will be able to in the new year(as you get your license back if you go a year without having a seizure).So on the whole get as much info as you can and the right medical treatment and you should be a lot happier soon.Best of luck,Daniel.
2006-11-01 08:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by M M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it. And yes you have the right to be sad . I know my parents and my grandma was when they found out because they knew I would have to live with it for the rest of my life and take medications which it doesn't bother me. It did back in middle and my first two years of high school because I was first dignosed at 13 and I was put on Klonopin and I was skinnny in elementary school and then I ballooned up to 160 lbs but then my jr year of high I lost 45 lbs . I was down to 115. I am 23 now and I have been seizure free for 5 years now , put on the right meds, have a nice neurologist (he's the 3rd one I have seen) .
2006-11-01 10:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Chrissye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy comes in three different types, grand mal, petit mal & another I can't remember, all these have separate affects, you need to establish which you have. Also you need to check on what medication you will be prescribed and the side affects. Good luck
2006-11-01 08:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to speak to your GP in detail about how severe it is and how it may or may not affect your life. For most people - with the correct medication taken regularly it doesnt cause any problems. I have worked with girls who suffer the same for years and never once have I seen them even have a mild fit. They made us aware in case but as they take their medication on time daily it doesnt rear it head . Good luck to you xx
2006-11-01 08:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by starlet108 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had epilepsy for over 18 years, i does not stop you leading a normal life.
Call this support group they will help you through it.
Epilepsy Helpline
UK freephone
0808 800 5050
2006-11-01 08:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be sad, the science has gone so far. You will get a good medications, with no bad side effects. It's better now that in eighties - check out singer's Ian Curtis history.
2006-11-01 08:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by Peekok [TG] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I was freaked when I found out too but as long as you take your medication it'll be ok and try to avoid being triggered. I have to be careful of flashing lights so in a club or bar I cover one eye.
2006-11-01 08:40:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a good friend for some time out and they will listen. Or be a bit tough and tell them all to back off and deal with it - as you now have to
2006-11-01 08:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋