Living with Epilepsy: More Questions Than Answers

Everyone with epilepsy is different. I'm like you in that I had it for several years before I was diagnosed. I actually had my very first seizure 10 years before my diagnosis, but it was thought to be a one time thing. Nothing happened again for about 6 years, and I had no idea anything like that was happening. Just horrible headaches. After I got on the right medication and made the right lifestyle adjustments for myself, I felt a lot better and had a significant reduction in seizures. I see my neurologist regularly and keep taking my meds and I haven't had to restrict my driving in many years. I do have to avoid flashing lights because they are a big trigger for me. Even very rapid moving images will trigger me. That has gotten worse as I have gotten older. I'm 53 now.

I'm a registered nurse and I'm diagnosed with epilepsy. Do not lose hope, yes it will be hard and you may not be able to do things everyone else can..but you can be an EMT

I didn’t have your exact situation but I went through something similar. It was so rough at the time and I get that. I found having a support system of people that love and care about you helps a ton. Also reach out to your school to find out the options they have for your situations. Don’t let this discourage you from accomplishing your dreams. xoxo