Facing the Unkown 04/01/2011
I suppose a Blog should be more consistent. I know that a lot of people who Blog do this very regularly. Unfortunately, with my condition there is a lot of injuries and time that gets spent in recovery. Right now I have been really facing the Unknown about my condition. The Dr.'s that I have seen still can't control the seizures. More medication, different medication, higher doses of medication. Then to find out more about the types of seizures that I am having. Yes, there are several types; and I seem to be having multiple types of seizures. The Unknown, waking up after a seizure, loosing time, wondering when the next one will happen; wondering if the next one will cause another serious injury or cause a stroke. It is a hard life to lead when you face this uncertainty. Then, to be a shut in....you spend a great amount of time having the chance to think about this; in between all the doctor visits. Just try to have friends; have a seizure in front of them....you will surely not be invited back to their dinner party. A seizure really scares people away. I don't blame them. But it becomes very lonely, quite, and in your own thoughts about your seizures and when the next one will arise out of the blue. I try very hard to keep some sense of normality in my life, give myself a schedule and chores to do each day. Most of the time, I don't finish my list, but as a shut in; you have to try hard to not to focus on your pain, on this unknown. Otherwise, it will consume you. So, I try to focus on the positive. I am here! I celebrated my 40th birthday, which I wasn't sure that I would be able too. I have a very supportive family. Another day allows me to try to give more information to the Doctors to help me and the chance to spend time with those I love. "There is nothing to fear, except fear itself". I try not to live in the fear of the unknown and take each day as a blessing. CommentsLeave a Reply | Eila Grahn
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