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@billbees

I am epileptic (now controlled by lots of meds), intelligent, anxious, depressive, 83 years old, extrovert. My seizures started at age 45 when I started practicing law, big pressure. They stopped when I retired. My moods are directly related to my physical activity level, i.e. the more activity I get, the better I feel. No relation to diet or alcohol. I have hemochromatosis, well controlled. Now seizure free for 8 years, tapered off carbmazepine, feel so much better mentally. I am Canadian, the medical system is incredible, no charge for hospital visits! Suffer from diarrhea, don't know why, use Immodium otc.

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Welcome @billbees! You mention that you've successfully tapered off carbamazepine, but that you're epilepsy is controlled by lots of meds. Are you taking other meds for epilepsy? Interesting that your moods have also improved since tapering off carbamazepine. What physical activities do you do?