I was around 5 years old when I got my first epileptic seizer and now I'm 23. A medically declared lifelong epileptic patient due to my traumatic medical history. Being from a developing South Asian country epilepsy also comes with lots and lots of societal challenges. A much-needed video it was! Hats off to all the epileptics out there, you are doing great and you can do wonders!

I had my first seizure when I was in my twenties it wasn't long after that I had my second I was put on Tegretol it controlled my seizures for about thirty years until they started back up to having a seizure every minute until they found the right mixture to last me for another five years now I don't know what they're are going to be able to do now sure they are less but I loss the control I had when my seizures was first controlled I have a lot to be thankful for with my three year old who I pray every day for that I can be around until he's grown but I just thank the Lord for each day and also pray for a complete healing if it's in God's will thank you for your story this is mine just not writing as well.

Celebrate your epilepsy, let everyone know you have it so you can talk about it. I found out so many people have it when I became open about it and it gives me so many opportunities to discuss and help others.

Young as well as epileptic is a tough place to be. It's like the feeling of wanting to finish a bucket list before you lose consciousness again. Bravo on being a high-achiever. You look invincible, but everyone needs to be sure that good health is strong, not extreme. Right now, I'm not understanding why but my personality is fearless.

My seizures have changed over the years. I started my epilepsy at 27 years old with gran-mals. Today I have focal seizures but several times a week. I do feel the aura and usually able to protect myself by sitting down. I do have too many seizures and it is affecting my memory. If I am able to I am going to have brain surgery. Wish all my epileptic friends strength, hope, and success with your process of healing. 💜

@laraschupfer6826

20 күн бұрын

I pray for you🙏🏼❤

@amossenamela4571

8 күн бұрын

My grandmother taught how to make traditional medicine to cure epilepsy...I wish I can help anyone suffering from this

some negative things in life makes you stronger

Embrace adversity. This is great.

I suffered epilepsy attack at the age of 23 I was working in office & fell down in front of desk, I am 35 now, fighting with epilepsy, consuming medicine from a decade, fedup with everything

I was diagnosed with childhood epilepsy, and suffered grand mal seizures. Now at 25, my epilepsy is resolved however I have a panic disorder now that makes me terrified of it coming back. I needed this video, because even though I'm no longer epileptic, my life is still being plagued by it.

@nikeetamchutchison1547

3 ай бұрын

It really can become debilitating. I think it's the unpredictability of it, for me I also remember coming out of my one and only grand mal seizure (I was then consequently diagnosed with a brain cavernoma, lesion which had started to bleed) my condition is well controlled but I have a condition now whenever I feel movements/twitches in my right arm, I panic and have basically a panic attack which mimics seizure symptoms because I'm so terrified of having another seizure and possibly not waking up. It takes its toll, most definitely and just know you're not alone. Are you able to seek help to talk about it?

@victoriyanu2931

26 күн бұрын

Glad you’re recovered. What medications did you use?

I am an epileptic for the last 50 years, been through this & much more.

@stevenharris6626

5 ай бұрын

I also have had seizures for 40 years. There are tons of meds and better surgical treatments these days. This young guy has lots of hope!!!!

@michelemay1762

19 күн бұрын

Too true. I'm still having seizures, they started more than 40yrs ago. And it's only with this attitude of acceptance & positive determination I'm smiling & loving life. Sure heading for my 70's has me worried what's ahead, but I'm keen to enjoy the best quality of living possible.

So charming, so accomplished, so humble

I have grand mal seizures since I was 17 now 38 when I saw this video I cried after watching it

As someone who had Epilepsy when I was a Kid I believe all Epilepsies are curable and hope someday everyone will be cured.

fellow epileptic over here. didn’t know how much I needed this video. this is absolutely amazing.

Fantastic talk! Thank you for sharing your story.

You're awesome. Thank you for the inspiration.

Thank you for giving us such an amazing testimony. I have epilepsy and this is so encouraging❤️

We oftentimes let our imagination send us down a dark spiral. Gratitude, fortitude, and patience are paramount. Suffering is a part of life. What matters is how we respond to unforseen circumstances. Be smart and if you have epilepsy, be vary cautious driving and operating heavy machinery. Thanks for your time.

I hope to do a TedTalk someday as an educator with epilepsy. Changing my career in midlife, I enjoy my new career, but even with brain surgery and seizure freedom, we still battle with memory loss and fatigue.

I thought he would be sharing how he overcame seizures