Hi @crissyh76
I'm very happy to hear you had a good appointment with your new doctor.
Getting an epilepsy diagnosis is never easy. I struggled after my diagnosis and during early treatment. Accepting my epilepsy and its impact on my life took some time. An excellent neuropsychologist was invaluable in guiding me through that process.
I agree with @jakedduck1—focus on your treatment, getting well, and getting your seizures under control rather than on what caused your epilepsy. Nobody in my family has epilepsy either, and as I've learned, about 60% to 70% of people with epilepsy don't have a genetic cause.
What medication did your new doctor prescribe? Did they provide any new information about your diagnosis?
Chris