Adults with absence seizures

Posted by sophiasmith01 @sophiasmith01, Jun 2, 2025

I am 21 years old and never grew out of my absence seizures like I was told I would. Is there anyone in this group who is an adult with absence seizures, or do you know anyone who is? I've never met anyone my age who has absence seizures, and I am just curious if there are people experiencing what I am.

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Jake | @jakedduck1 | Apr 29 11:34pm

@kim721
I wanted to add that when taking seizure meds it's best if taking generics to have all refills from the same manufacturer. Not everyone is affected by the differences in generic drugs but when dealing with seizures it's better to rule out all potential triggers.
Take care,
Jake

kim721 | @kim721 | Apr 30 6:25am

Thank you Jake! Any advice is helpful since I’m still learning about this unfortunately I guess..

louissc | @louissc | Apr 30 9:48pm

In reply to @kim721 "Thank you Jake! Any advice is helpful since I’m still learning about this unfortunately I guess.." + (show)

@kim721

Dealing with such conditions will be a continuous marathon and not a sprint. Many here had highlighted there are so many things to try to figure out the cause or how to improve a condition. Sometimes we strike gold, but many a times we don't. It won't be over within a lifetime, unfortunaterly. But still, don't let it deter it from doing what you love, or at least try not to. Greeting the flight attendant and showing her my boarding pass at the aircraft door after not flying for a few years really brought a smile to my face.

Cheers,
Louis