Feeling Worthless and Trapped

I would say give it to God. He keeps me going and gives me purpose. Don't let it control you. There are things you can do. Just ask God.

I remember that feeling all too well. The inability to drive due to uncontrolled seizures while living at home...nothing makes you feel handicapped that like that situation. Living options are limited, vocational options are limited. I'm 31. Took me awhile to get out of my parents' house for just that reason, but I did. If you have refractory epilepsy, have you considered surgical options (resection/laser ablation) or neuromodulation (RNS/DBS/VNS)?

I agree heavily even though I'm just 17 now. I may know how to drive right now and driven only once at 8, I now can't get a job or drive legally still. And not being able to live the way I want to is exactly what I've been saying is gonna happen to me.😥

Oh girl can I relate *hug* I felt like the most worthless sack of poo when I couldn't drive, was having 4-5 seizures a day, and was living with my parents till 24 and mother-in-law till 29. I got lucky. We were finally able to pinpoint the cause of my epilepsy and I've had 2 brain surgeries to try and help. I'm about to hit 4 years seizure free after not being able to drive or really exist alone for over 10 years. Idk if you've ever watched lord of the rings, but in the 3rd movie Faramir/Boromir's brother is talking to Pippin and basically saying that he's not strong like his father wants. Pippin then says "I think you have strength of a different kind." So while our epilepsy hinders us from functioning like a normal person, it shows just has strong we can be. It's not easy living with a disease whwre you're always apprehensive because you never know when the seizure is gonna hit. You're always welcome to message me.