I’m not sure how to introduce this one, but I am most interested in hearing from those with experiences with seizures.
I first began having complex partial seizures following a two-month coma in 1997, and, in my stubbornness, I refused to take medication for them until 2001 or so. I took them grudgingly, motivate solely by the fear that I would begin to have a seizure and never stop. It took years to get the episodes under control. Finally, after dozens of medication combinations, blood tests, and a move back into my parents’ home, I had the last one in 2004. I was taken off medication approximately a year ago, and it has been such a wonderful blessing to not have the medication to worry about, not have the side effects to worry about.
I work full time as a drug and alcohol counselor, and this past fall, I began graduate school in Social Work. My life is very full, very busy, and very challenging. I love it. However. Since the beginning of the semester, I have experienced several “auras,” which, for me, have always preceded a full-blown seizure. This time, however, right when the big seizure should begin, the aura ends.
It’s frightening for me, because I wonder, does this mean that my seizures are going to come back? Does this mean that I can’t drive again? That I need to take stress out of my life, remove the things that cause stress? That’s everything I love. Am I going to have to give something up? I hate everything about this, yet what else can I do? I’m afraid that I’m going to have to make choices. I frequently use this example with my clients when talking about the value of taking care of oneself. Things only began to get better once I began dealing with reality.
Though it sometimes bites.
Do you have any up dates on this?
I would say that you could probably benefit from some stress relief measures and a doctor visit. I rather not drive for chance then drive sieze and die or kill someone. But maybe there are some homeopathic type things you can do but I think this depends on the cause. If it is stress related then maybe a good exercise routine and normal sleeping pattern may help...I do not know.
Good luck.
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And stress and lack of sleep are my two biggest triggers. You could very well be experiencing some kind of mild seizure when you get the aura. I get them too, on occasion. I haven't had an actual seizure in several years, and I am no longer on medication. But the auras happen every once in a while, usually in a stressful situation.
Just listen to them, on the off shot that you may have a full blown seizure. If you're driving, pull over. If you're with a client, excuse yourself, and no matter where you are, make sure you are in a safe place.
You're right. Reality bites.
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