Anger and epilepsy

Posted by belinda5000 @belinda5000, Mar 21 8:27pm

I have a lot of anger in my life because of my epilepsy.
I can thank the doc who delivered me for my seizures, I was a forceps baby and I've always wondered why he didn't use his hands to deliver me, My mother was in labor 72 hrs with me and obviously
my mother was to far along for her to have a c section.
I've had just a few jobs in my life and I've never driven a car.
I do remember someone telling me once her husband would never drive her places if she was unable and that is how u find out if some one truly loves you. He has seen me to h@ll and back. He also has epilepsy but his brain surgery stopped his seizures. Had surgery in 1982 got the Vns in 1999 and neither was able stop my seizures.
Not being able to drive.

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Randy Shields | @randallshields56 | Mar 22 10:07am

Well i wish you luck in the future to find something that can stop your seizure's and will send a prayer your way. I also have seizures and can not drive till i go a year without one and then get a doctors release and take the test and exam all over for a new license, mine expired between the time i had my tumor removed and able to navigate traffic and have healed enough to carry on and attempt to get testing done and be able to drive again. sending a prayer now for you=======sent have a blessed day.

belinda5000 | @belinda5000 | Mar 26 8:23pm

I have a lot of anger and gave up decades ago
of ever finding anything to help me.
I'm med resistant Had brain surgery and the VNS
and nothing has ever stopped my seizure ever
they've been slowed down a few times that;s about all.

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Mar 28 8:21am

Hi @belinda5000
First, I want to say — carrying this anger for so many decades, through a difficult birth, through surgery, through the VNS, through so many attempts to find relief — and still showing up and sharing your story here speaks volumes about your strength and resilience.
I've also had moments of rage, especially after my epilepsy diagnosis and my first two years of treatment, when I had to stop working and lost a great deal of independence due to some seizures and the terrible side effects of some medications.
But thankfully, with the tremendous support of my husband and my neuropsychologist, I didn't give up — and after going through quite a few doctors, I finally found one who treated me holistically. My neuropsychologist helped me work through the anger that was building inside me and causing real harm. Through that process, I readapted my life and found my happiness again. I no longer drive, but that doesn't bother me anymore — I've found new and safe ways to stay mobile. And my husband loves me no less because of it.
Have you had the chance to work through these emotions with a psychologist, or even better, a neuropsychologist?
You are not alone in this — wishing you comfort, strength, and much brighter days ahead.
Chris

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