Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic epilepsy issues Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post BlueEyedBrielle Posted at 3:56 pm on Sep. 30, 2008 I was recently diagnosed with mild epilepsy and so I have seizures occasionally. It's really hard to deal with, especially since I'm also deaf in 1 ear. I was sitting in church one time and I had a little seizure in my seat. The cranky old lady sitting next to me slapped my shoulder and said "You're a young lady in church and you need to act like it!" I was humiliated and the worst part was my mom took the lady's side! How could she do such a thing? I thought epilepsy was well-known and common. And besides, it's not my fault I have it. I'm not on any anti-seizure meds but I should be. I guess that's not necessary since I usually can do fine in school. But once I start having a seizure, I find it difficult to calm down and remain focused. Does any1 have any advice? Does any1 know what it's like to have epilepsy? Thanks

Replies xBlondeVixxenx Posted at 10:28 pm on Sep. 30, 2008 That was horrible of your mother to take that old ladies side. Did she know you were having a seizure? switchfoot52 Posted at 4:10 pm on Sep. 30, 2008 u should research it. maybe ur mom didn't feel like embarassing u even more by explaining ur problem to the old lady or she just didn't know u were having a seizure. bstodge Posted at 4:00 pm on Sep. 30, 2008 i'm not exactly sure what epilepsy is like, but i have had seizures before (Brain tumor, surgery/removal. Pm me if you wanna talk about it) and it does suck. i know where you're coming from. I was on anti seizure meds for a long time. and they worked. see if you can get any medication for it. The meds i took were called Tegratol ask your parents or call your doctor or something. All 3 previous replies displayed.