I find myself trying to make the best of my hell-a-coaster days because it takes almost everything in me to function at full potential these days. It’s like my mind and body are working on two different universes and working against each other.
There are many reasons why people are either fearful or nervous to try romantic relationships with a chronic illness. I thought the best way to explain this would be to share some tips that I have found along the way.
I remember when Emily and I were first dating. My friends would ask me, “Aren’t you worried about what would happen if she has a seizure? Can you deal with that?” I would always find that such a strange question. I wanted to be with Emily for who she was as a person.
I met Daniel properly in 2014. He had read a lot of my blogs before we even started talking, so he knew all about my condition. So I never had to break it to him that I live with this unpredictable condition of Epilepsy. Sometimes that can be one of the hardest parts in the beginning of a new relationship.
Sara’s Story: Getting around without a car (with kids!)
If someone had told me a year ago that in 12 months we would be doing most of our daily traveling by electric bike, I would have laughed. I live in Portland, and have a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. It rains here for about 5 months out of the year. But, it happened.
When I was first diagnosed I was in my early 20’s and didn’t really take my epilepsy too seriously. But two years ago I felt it was time for a change. I took better care of myself and became seizure free. That is until yesterday.
This personal epilepsy story was submitted by Maria. She’s hoping for encouragement as her son and his new diagnosis of epilepsy. Comment to show support.
In 1997, I would not have said Epilepsy was a gift. However, back then I was a 21 year old soldier on a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.
