I was diagnosed with epilepsy last year on my 17th birthday, but why do i still feel as though I want to cry all of the time?
I was diagnosed with epilepsy last year, but why do i still feel as though I want to cry all of the time?
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Hi Zoe, it must be awful feeling like this all the time. Could you talk to your doctor about how you are feeling? They could look for a possible medical reason, such as epileptic activity, happening in the part of the brain that deals with your emotions. Or whether your anti-epileptic medication is causing the problem, as some can cause emotional side effects. Some people find it helpful to talk to others, that understand what is happening. You may find it helpful to talk to an epilepsy nurse, attend a support group or use our forum –forum4e. If you want to know if there is a nurse or group near to you, please email or phone the Epilepsy Helpline. I hope you find these suggestions helpful and things improve for you very soon.
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Ive Had A Similar Expirence Like You Have Had . I Havent Yet Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy , But Ive Had 2 Seziures In The Past Month , And Never Before In My Entire Life. It Hit Me Emotionally , Because Now Any Little Event Makes Me Upset , Or Angry . It Annoys Me That I Cant Seem To Let It Go , I Get Emotional Instead . Is This Simular To Your Experience , Thank You .
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i was diagnosed with Temporal Lobe epilepsy about 3 years ago! and for the last few months i have also felt this way. i am only 20 but the doctor has put me on folic acid which normally is for pregnant hormonal women but it does seem to be working. You should speak to your doctor and see what they think – Good Luck!
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I have a sister nvliig in Uganda. She’s 29 years old, and she has had seizures since she was like 12 years old. I am looking for a way for her to get medical treatment, but I can’t so far, I haven’t found anything. Does anyone know a place I can go to get her medical attention? I would love to bring her to the US, and to the Mayo Clinic, but I am not sure I can afford it. Does anyone know any possible solution (for example a clinic or hospital in Uganda or somewhere in Africa would prefer because of cost) to this? I am a U.S. citizen, but still don’t have the financials to cover for such an operation. Any advice? I really need help in this as her condition is worsening. The last time she had a seizure, it was so bad that she had to receive special treatment for her space because of all the injuries from the seizure.Thanks,Isma
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HiZoe，my son who lived with Epilepsy since age of 13, and he is now doing very well in University with the help of medication. He said to me once that it is him plus this thing, but it does not change being who he is, he is still him. I am very proud of him and I wish you all the best, be healthy and move on.
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A great testimony Carla. My 10 year old son had a very sliaimr situation with seizures. We went through some very difficult times trying to find resolutions in Boston. Through some networking we found about the Mayo Clinic in MN. We were at our end of the rope in Boston, so we made the trip out there for testing, then returned a few months later for my son’s brain surgery. All I can say is that to us, from day 1, from the doorman to the surgeon, the Mayo Clinic was like heaven on earth. It’s been a year this month that my son had surgery and he remains seizure free. Thank you for sharing your story.
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I have suffered with many problems with my mood and obsessive thoughts. I got diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy early last year, which explains a lot. If something emotional has happened to me, my mind cannot seem to let it go, and it is all i can think about for a long period, or until something else takes its spot. I’ve always had mood swings and anxiety problems. Perhaps you also have temporal lobe?
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I feel like that too at times, and no one seems to understand me not even my family :/ at times they do and they don’t. I wish I could just take it all away. But, the good side to it is that I can look life at a different point of view and understand people with disorders and disabilities. It means I have a wider range of communication. Because, I was diagnosed at a teenage age, I know how it feels to be non-epileptic and epileptic. I see how things change, almost like sixth sense, a God’s gift. So, look at life from the bright side and even though I suffer from memory loss. I think it is because God wants me to forget bad things. Just be happy with what you have
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My daughter trstaed having seizures at one year old & they continue throughout her childhood & young adult at 22 years old she had left temporal lobe surgery & has been seizure free for 3 years in November.Her surgery was a IU Hospital in Indianapolis the doctors & surgeon were awesome. Now she is driving, a volunteer for the epilepsy foundation of Indiana, Angels for Epilepsy & leads a local epilepsy support group. Thanking God for using her to help others.
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