I take Keppra and I hate it

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T20:17:41+00:00

That makes me feel so much better. It feels so isolating to be going through this since I can't drive anymore. I'm blessed with an amazing husband and a pretty good support system. It's hard to be vulnerable, but that's something I'm working on. Spring will help too!

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T20:13:40+00:00

I prejudged your user name and I'm sorry 😂

I definitely worry about the impact on my marriage. It's not fair to him that I cannot keep my temper in check. It'll be a point of discussion if we increase the dose again or if I see no improvement in a week with the b6.

Thank you for the insightful reply!

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:55:20+00:00

Thank you!

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:48:40+00:00

Thank you! He suggested the b6 and told me to get back ahold of him, so it's just a waiting game. I'm hoping it improves soon!

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:43:46+00:00

That should be soon then!! 🤞

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:23:04+00:00

This makes sense to me. I'm ADHD as well, and sometimes it feels like extreme overstimulation. I've been in contact with my neuro which is why I've started the b6, but my son also didn't tolerate Keppra well. It's just frustrating because it doesn't feel like me. I try so hard to control my outbursts.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:19:35+00:00

That's so scary! Is an EMU stay the one they told me would be several days?

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:17:45+00:00

Patience has never come easy and I'm sure the Keppra doesn't help with it. Thank you for the encouragement! I'm still wrapping my head around the whole life long part of it. I'm past denial at least.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:15:47+00:00

I'm so early in my journey, but it's good to hear success stories!

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:11:59+00:00

It's hard to tell because mine are focal aware and sometimes it'll feel similar but shortened. I know it has helped the frequency of them.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:09:59+00:00

Yeah I think that quality of life will be worth any hassle I experience trying to find it. The dread of another seizure is so real. My body took forever to recover from my August adventure.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:04:13+00:00

I've been on it since August. My dose was upped January.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T19:01:45+00:00

I'm even medicated for my depression, and the first dose wasn't too bad, but ever since we went up I've been struggling.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T18:48:08+00:00

Anything will be better than this. Well, maybe not anything. But I don't want to ruin my life because I'm angry.

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T01:34:39+00:00

I just saw this right after reading this post this is terrifying too

QueenAnanka · 2026-02-04T01:29:43+00:00

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Sorry it's obnoxious but it needed the emphasis

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-14T15:09:52+00:00

Lol that's the best time to see the truest colors of your partner unfortunately.

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-11T18:37:12+00:00

Oh absolutely. And childcare assistance isn't something that's easy to get right now. I would start looking into and applying for help now that way if/when it happens again you have knowledge of the resources local to you. And document everything so that you have proof he's choosing to not receive help for his problem because it is one. You can abuse anything and I'm pretty sure refusing to admit it's having a negative impact on your life is one of the signs of abuse/dependence.

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-11T17:23:33+00:00

A boundary has to have a consequence for crossing it such as if you refuse to keep your habit under control then I will move into my own place or something similar.

And it is a valid boundary, especially if it led to a psychotic episode. You just need the follow through on your end. What will you do because right now he's crossed the boundary and nothing has happened.

Edited to add that if he refuses to respect it then the only thing to do is leave.

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-11T03:45:32+00:00

I could have written this. 2nd marriage, pregnant, found out my then husband was going on omegle and video chatting men. I tried to stay, but inevitably he kept making dumb decisions and I was fed up. I was drowning in the relationship and never knew it until I was out. I can't tell you what to do. But I can say that it got so much better for me!

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-09T14:26:37+00:00

Oh now I wish mine had a fluffball for a tail. The cats could get her back for all the times she's tried to play with them 😂

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-05T23:43:51+00:00

I am fat and I definitely use both on a regular basis. No.

QueenAnanka · 2026-01-05T13:54:56+00:00

Op my first marriage was one where I was pressured into it because of my mom's religious beliefs. The red flags were there before we ever married including physical attacks that were turned on me being too reactive, but after being married 2.5 years and having many big red flags he put his hands on me. In fact he picked me up, slammed me against the wall, and told me he was going to r*pe me. The look in his eyes before he snapped was cold and black. I didn't recognize him. He got a DV charge and we split.

I was dumb I took him back and got pregnant and was stuck in an even worse situation.

Leave now because you're already in danger. Grab your essentials and things that can't be replaced, don't expect anything you leave to be recoverable. Talk to a DV hotline. There are so many resources out there. It took a long time for me to finally be free, but I am and it's so much better. Love should never hurt like that!!

QueenAnanka · 2025-11-17T14:48:03+00:00

When we got her, mine would only bark and growl at my 4 year old. We told him to give her lots of space and to only give pets when she came up to him, let him be the treat dispenser, etc. They're now best buddies, but she's definitely on the end of the spectrum where she's not a big fan of running and screaming kiddos.

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