Healthcommunities.com, Doctors Helping People Online for Over 10 years Healthcommunities.com
Home Search SiteMap Contact Us Forum Store Physician Board

Living with Epilepsy/Seizures

This section is a place to share stories about Living with Epilepsy/Seizures.

Below are entries of those who have already shared their stories. We hope that you find their experiences helpful to your own situation.

You may also Help others by sharing your story.

To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download
Healthcommunities.com's healthchannels toolbar.


ANXIETY /SEIZURE PHOBIA


by: MARI on Mon, Oct 08 2007

well how can i start this!

Im 24yrs old, i was diagnosed with anxiety when i was 17…. i have develop a seizure phobia, at night i might be having a panic attacks and i think im having a seizure… i had overcome this disorder couple of year ago, im a party animal and was drinking out of control on the weekends, within months my anxiety has return..i have done lost of research and dont have an answer… on the internet i have found out that sometimes seizure or anxiety a misdiagnosed. i need help now its interfering with my life. im scare and think i am not normal… what is what i really have….

Comment on this

Comments
  1. Thu, Oct 25 2007
    My daughter also thought she was having seizures and found out they are panic attacks. She has had them for 12 years. She just started on meds and I h...Read
  2. Tue, Oct 09 2007
    I've gone back and forth for 15 years. I insisted I was seizing and was treated for panic attacks. I've been on medication for 15 years after I had ...Read

October 2007

  • My Brother - by Judi - (Thu, Oct 25 2007)
    my brother has epilepsy and he as had it for many years. when i see him have a seizure it breaks my heart and i feel worthless that i can’t do nothing. it scares me so much. [more..]
  • WHY MARTIN???? - by Connie - (Thu, Oct 25 2007)
    Martin is now 19 years old and has suffered from seizures since he was born. He was delivered by a doctor who caused this to happen by not taking the correct actions once complications started. And yet he still delivers babies. Martin’s name was picked out of the baby book after two days in the hospital waiting to see him, they kept telling us they didn’t know if he was going to make it. So you can imagine what I was feeling. [more..]
  • am i having seizures - by rd fragoso - (Wed, Oct 17 2007)
    one md says i am but now i am having other sympomts i want to know if any one has their walking affected by it. there are times when i can be walking and then my feet turn in, i lean to a side and my hands strain. [more..]
  • Can enyone help - by jude - (Wed, Oct 10 2007)
    i have had a problem with alochol for most of my adult years and started having seziures about 2 years ago although frightening i continued to drink and the medical proffesion put it down to withdrawal then 2 months ago i had a seziure whilst i was on my own for the first time in the past someone has always been with me [more..]
  • ANXIETY /SEIZURE PHOBIA - by MARI - (Mon, Oct 08 2007)
    well how can i start this! Im 24yrs old, i was diagnosed with anxiety when i was 17…. i have develop a seizure phobia, at night i might be having a panic attacks and i think im having a seizure… [more..]
  • Does anybody else …? - by Chey - (Sat, Oct 06 2007)
    Have warning before? If you stop what you’re doing & hide from the stimulus can you avoid the seizure? Have you ever experienced temporary blindness with a seizure? Have you had problems with seizures in life, then none for 15 yrs or so & then again - with a revence!? [more..]
  • CONFUSION - by MICHAEL - (Wed, Oct 03 2007)
    I had my first grand mal seizure at 13 when i was walking with a friend. It was a terribly hot day and the diszziness [dizziness] and aura started. Next thing I knew I was in hospital and termed as epileptic -grand mal and was tried on carbonmazapine so many times visiting the Institute of Medical and Vetinary Science for blood levels to be analysed. [more..]
Archives:
  • 2008 January February March April May June July August
  • 2007 April May June July August September October November December


    • The submissions from our site visitors do not reflect the opinion of Healthcommunities.com, Inc. (HC). The Content of HC's sites is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. HC does not provide medical advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you've read on an HC website. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical question or condition. (See also: Website Disclaimer)


    printer friendly versionprint thisemail to a friendemail this AddThis Social Bookmark Button

    Home