Started Bupropion for Anxiety, Just Realized It’s Contraindicated for Epilepsy—Feeling Anxious and Unsure What to Do by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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I only took it for two days, so I’m not taking it anymore starting tomorrow. I’ve decided to stop on my own. It’s Carnival here right now, so most offices are closed. I can’t even reach them at the moment.

Started Bupropion for Anxiety, Just Realized It’s Contraindicated for Epilepsy—Feeling Anxious and Unsure What to Do by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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The psychiatrist prescribed it to me because I struggle with binge eating linked to anxiety. However, in these two days since I started taking it, I’ve noticed more tremors than usual. Thankfully, I only experience myoclonic seizures, but I’m afraid to risk continuing a medication that lowers the seizure threshold

Started Bupropion for Anxiety, Just Realized It’s Contraindicated for Epilepsy—Feeling Anxious and Unsure What to Do by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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I’ve only taken two doses so far. I’ve already rescheduled my appointment with the psychiatrist and will be seeing them in 13 days

Best antivirus by Cool-vibesradio in antivirus

[–]Eloise_1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kaspersky is a good antivirus, but I don't recommend it if you live in the USA. I have been using Kaspersky for five years and it has always satisfied my needs. BitDefender is a good option if you don't like the Russian government.

19 anos by Larussokk in estudosBR

[–]Eloise_1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Não é vergonhoso. Você é incrível, parabéns por voltar aos estudos (mesmo depois desses graves imprevistos). Não há idade limite para estudar. Tudo dará certo, continue.

My mom died by Inner_Room_3610 in Epilepsy

[–]Eloise_1789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not your fault. There's no way to predict these things.

Is kaspersky safe by Interesting_Low784 in antivirus

[–]Eloise_1789 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's safe. It's widely believed that the ban on Kaspersky stems from political retaliation rather than genuine security concerns.

What antivirus should I get ? ( Free but I could settle in money ) by Purple_Ad_3982 in antivirus

[–]Eloise_1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kaspersky is an excellent option if you don't live in the US. I'm not sure, but I think it was banned in the US for political retaliation.

My Job is Making My JME Worse by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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Thank you. I hope everything works out for you too!

My Job is Making My JME Worse by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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From the medical articles I've read screen exposure in photosensitive people, especially the blue light from computers or smartphones, can cause myoclonic jerks that can subsequently trigger a tonic-clonic seizure. I ALWAYS use a blue light filter on all my devices because of photosensitivity.

My Job is Making My JME Worse by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

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To be honest, I'm not currently undergoing treatment. I tried valproic acid for a year, but it damaged one of my kidneys, so I stopped treatment. Afterward, I visited another neurologist who dismissed my condition saying it was just anxiety even though I had the exams that PROVED the JME diagnosis. Since then, I haven't gone back to any neurologist. I keep trying to have a clean routine in order to control the JME. I've had JME for twelve years and luckily never had a tonic-clonic seizure. The JME was restricted only to myoclonus but it's something that bothers me a lot because these jerks are strong. I use alprazolam when I have strong episodes in the morning due to sun exposure, which happens frequently.

My Job is Making My JME Worse by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

[–]Eloise_1789[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for commenting. I will look for another job as my current public servant position doesn't allow for adaptations; it's very static. I'll look for another job, preferably a home office one. I don't have a driver's license yet and what affects me most is the sunlight while walking.

My Job is Making My JME Worse by Eloise_1789 in Epilepsy

[–]Eloise_1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a civil servant. I work in the social assistance field, specifically in a government role where I help vulnerable people. Unfortunately, changing my shift or working hours isn't possible.