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@kb2014

I had a seizure risk from a craniotomy done may 2014 due to access in my left temporal lobe from bacterial meningitis of my brain. My eeg now shows a breach rhythm which is abnormal but non epileptic. In all likelihood I will remain seizure free. I have never had a seizure in 10+ years. I am a retired nurse. Was RN. I have to ask is your daughter really an adult? Seizure activity causes brain damage. I have also had trauma therapy so I learned about personal vulnerabilities boundaries saying no etc. It is hard to learn not to put yourself in harmful situations. Especially when it requires looking at yourself. My current neurologist at my last appointment in September shared with me he goes to court for some of his patients who have violated their limits similar to your daughter. Some of his work is patients who are non compliant with medication driving laws etc. Is it time to consider placement for your daughter? Very hard question .

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@kb2014
My personal belief is that placement usually only helps the person who is doing the placement.
Sure seizures have the capability of causing damage, but it's not that common. Damage usually only happens when your seizures last a long time like in Status Epilepticus. It sounds, and of course, I don't know but perhaps she hasn't accepted her Epilepsy. I know it's not always easy to accept but those who do lead a much more rewarding, happier, and easier life than those who choose negativity, and depression and who feel sorry for themselves.
I wonder if your offer of helping her find a house and allowing her to live more independently would help.
Like @santosha mentioned I believe a psychologist or neuropsychologist may be very beneficial if she'd be open to such help. She needs to control her life and not let her Epilepsy control it.
Take care,
Jake