My story #daretodream

Hi my name is Sarah. This is long one so be prepared. 

My journey starts at age 14, I was in highschool and things weren't looking too good.

The public health system had decided after they were sure some 'minor' physical tests were clear, I had schizophrenia. Of course, it had turned out although my symptoms were partial seizure related, my EEG came back with in fact I had generalised epilspey.

It took two years to get on the correct medication, which is combo of two different anti seizure meds. After that I had many trips to the hospital and was diagnosed with, funnily enough Schitzo affective disorder.

Again three years to get on the right, anti seizure, anti psychotic, and anti depressants.

I was then diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. I was on ten different medications!

I had experienced six hospitalisations which were over two months long. Being on so many anti psychotics. I was diagnosed with tardive dysanskia. More medication, and hospital visits.... Too make matters even worse, I recently discovered I had been raped and sexually abused as a child.

It got better though, My epilepsy is still not controlled, but I've really started working with my therapist and in thoughs years I still managed to meet the love of my life!

I've recently experienced my first tonic clonic seizure. The doctors still don't know whether sometimes I'm having psychosis or a seizure. 

But!

it's been a year since I've been out of hospital, they have kept me on the same meds for a year,

I'm getting married in November!!

I still can't drive, I still can't work....but I'm studying online and passing with a HD average! 

It's been a tough road. But I dare to dream that one day I can get my motorbike licence. Haha. One day....