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Hi @kim721
Welcome to our group!
I know firsthand how devastating it feels to have a seizure after months of freedom. I went through something very similar last year, after almost 8 months without one, so I truly understand your frustration.
First, congratulations on 8 months of sobriety — that's a remarkable achievement, and it matters enormously for your overall health and seizure control.
A couple of things worth reflecting on: in the days before last Sunday, were you sleeping well? Had you been under any unusual stress? Both sleep deprivation and stress are among the most well-known seizure triggers, and sometimes a breakthrough seizure has a clear cause once you look back carefully. This article from the Epilepsy Foundation may be helpful:
Seizure Triggers - Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-triggers
Also, have you had the chance to speak with your doctor about this episode yet? It's worth discussing whether your current Keppra dose still needs adjusting, as @jakedduck1 has already mentioned.
One difficult Sunday doesn't erase the progress you've made — keep going, and those goals will come!
Chris
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