I have epilepsy. I have been plagued with it for 12+ years. In fact, today, twelve years ago was my first grand mal. I scared the crap out of my mother, dropped my new baby girl and terrified my husband. I might also add that it was my birthday!
Last night at a CERT Meeting we went around the table and said what we were thankful for. Each year when they get to me I am on the verge of tears. When my seizures were at their worst and I had to step out of my comfort zone and ask for help, these fantastic men and women stepped up to the plate to help. They were my chauffeurs, my supporters, but overall my friends.
I went through some really dark times. Times that I just wanted to give up. I saw how it effected my husband but mostly my daughter. My seizures terrified them. Scared them. Scared me! The doctors had me on some pretty strong medication and I was a zombie. My doctor spent more time talking to my husband than he did me. I just wasn't there. The new concoction has resulted in me being seizure free for four years!
Although I have been seizure free for four years, I have horrible migraines. You've probably seen some of those "problem" memes. Well, here is mine...
Sometimes I wish I had one just so I can say my brain rebooted and maybe, just maybe it will work again. My family thinks I am crazy but sometimes the migraines hurt worse than the results after a seizure. I can handle a chewed up tongue or a couple of bruises, heck even a broken nose, but migraines are a whole different critter. THEY HURT!
So my comment for the day is...
- BUT -
I read a quote yesterday (or maybe heard it, I don't remember) but it said "Dark days don't always mean rain." I don't know why, but I thought that summed up my time with seizures. I'm glad I have family and friends who are there for me. They may not understand - heck we don't understand, but they are there to support me.
Please look at the pictures below. It's so important to know what to do if you happen upon someone who is having a seizure or just coming out of one.
