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Hello Fellow Epileptics!
Sun, 10/27/2019 - 19:49Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
Hi fellow epileptics!
I am a new epileptic of this forum and am 29 years old. Native to Portland, Oregon, I had my first seizure when I was 8 during a play in which I was the male lead. Many didn't think too much of it thinking that it was just part of the play.
I've been on a few prescriptions over the years and am currently on Keppra, Depakote, and Lamictal.
A surprising thing about having epilepsy is that my girlfriend (who I met at the beginning of this year at our school) also has epilepsy. One day during a class session, she unexpectedly had a seizure in which everyone got scared believing she was having a stroke.
The next day, we went to a restaurant near our school and we have been dating ever since.
Hi, Thank you for sharing you
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-10-28 - 07:32
Hi, Thank you for sharing you story. We are happy to hear that you have found someone who may be able to relate to your experience living with epilepsy. It can be helpful to connect with other individuals who may have similar experiences, to ask questions and to find & give support to each other. One of the most important things to help you live with epilepsy is to find a support network. Learn more about your community support, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/social-concerns Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org, epilepsy.com/helpline