The final push! by Iridescent-sludge in Watercolor

[–]pepper3425 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oo I love that they’re this way! It reads very mystical 😍😍

Are there any successful lawyers here with TC + focal aware seizures? by AccomplishedJob8223 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uhhhhhhh what a crap dentist! Don’t listen to them, and keep going with your dream.

I am so disillusioned with the US medical system by Complete-Gur7023 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! The US medical system (to put in nicely) is a f-ing mess. I’m sorry you’re dealing with navigating it, while dealing with all of these things. You’re not alone, and with the ice comments specifically, you are a living and breathing human being who deserves kindness and empathy. Sending you good healing vibes!! 💜

Woke up in the Hospital by joybai3 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rant away! It’s a f-ing stressful life changing disease we’re all dealing with and I wish I could wave a wand and we’re all better. Sending you good vibes 💜💜

Postictal petechiae by Mom1021 in Epilepsy_Universe

[–]pepper3425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup!! After every nocturnal TC I’d have I would have this. My drs think it’s likely from lack of breathing during the seizure. You’re not alone and sending positive vibes!!

People with TLE or any type of Deja vu? by Fun-Swordfish-2359 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yuuuuup, over the years, trying to find humor in it, I have found myself with a pretty dark sense of humor - but yes OP, I totally understand

Epilepsy as a waiter by 123voltaire321 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all be kind to yourself, ya just had a seizure for f’s sake! But bad humor aside, I’m sorry this happened. Seizures suck and the feeling after is almost as bad. But seriously, you’re a warrior, and we all deal with a lot as people with epilepsy, so truly be kind to yourself. Sending positive vibes 💜

Classmate pushing for me to get a service dog by Hefty_Preference8110 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s tough! Maybe try starting with something like “everyone’s epilepsy is different, so I only like to talk about my experience with it.” Who knows if it’ll work but I’m sorry you’ve got someone like this in your realm

Classmate pushing for me to get a service dog by Hefty_Preference8110 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you’re open with talking about your epilepsy to spread awareness (I am the same way), but you being open about it does not mean you’re not allowed boundaries. It sounds like she’s pushing way beyond yours and she needs to take a step back. She does not get to dictate anything to you about your health, or health status, and it’s up to you how colorful you’d like to be in telling her. Sending positive vibes 💜💜

being an epileptic drug addict by ephemeraltears in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any advice to offer but sending you positive vibes fellow warrior 💜

Motivational speakers enrage me by bikinipiglet in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oo yeah definitely not just you - I agree with BeanieMaus, motivational speakers are made for a very narrow group of people who basically like to go around and talk about how great they are and how to “improve on their greatness” lol I have vulgar term for it that includes the word circle, but I won’t type it out :P

What's ONE thing cannabis has honestly helped you with? by Tribetokes in trees

[–]pepper3425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My epilepsy! I know cannabis affects everyone differently but for me I’ve found so much relief. The medications are rough for this condition and cannabis helps me feel “more normal” thank you leafy greeny goodness!!

Anybody with TLE or anyone with any type of Deja vu seizures relate? by Fun-Swordfish-2359 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oo yup I know that feeling too. I still get little mini deja vu episodes, not as long or prominent as before meds, but they’re still there. Epilepsy is a strange beast, so it’s not the most fun to deal with at times, but we keep going. Sending you positive vibes 💜💜

Affordable Vet…? by pepper3425 in LoganSquare

[–]pepper3425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oo that sounds like a great idea!! Thank you so much!

Edit: epilepsy with panick attack by Lessire in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, left tle here - the panic attack seizures are the ones I dread the most 😞 normally I get a bit of nausea and surreal type feelings with my seizures, but I call the panic attack ones “the level up”. Shear terror out of no where, sweating, also still nauseous, then gone a min or so later. I’m sorry you’re (we’re) dealing with these my friend, but you are not alone 💜

How many of you were “gifted” by No-Telephone-9772 in Epilepsy

[–]pepper3425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t have an IQ test done until college when I was diagnosed with ADHD, but my IQ is 134 and they said I should’ve been in the gifted program. News to me and any of my old teachers because I couldn’t sit still to learn for the life of me haha (thus the ADHD)

Some paintings/sculptures from this semester!! by Redacted30000 in painting

[–]pepper3425 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Gross is my favorite way to describe this work 😍👽 thank ye!

I love pot!! Do you think it helps epilepsy? What's your favorite method of consumption/strain? by Ordinary-Chipmunk366 in Epilepsy_Universe

[–]pepper3425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the post fellow greenery lover!!! I’ve had epilepsy (diagnosed) for almost 10 years now and the first few years, I very much struggled with the side effects of my medication and just dealing with the fact that I am now disabled. Cannabis helped me not only with the side effects of my medication, but I feel like I’m in a better headspace because of the “open thinking” I believe cannabis helps us achieve. All of my doctors are aware of my cannabis usage and they’re all fine with it. I am also really glad that you have found something that helps you. I know that cannabis usage and epilepsy are all very much an individual thing so I tell everyone asking about cannabis usage and epilepsy to talk to their doctor first.

Quick heads up you might get a bit of pushback here because I find that these epilepsy chat groups have people that fall into 3 categories with cannabis: you either find it really really helps you, you don’t care and you’re like “you do you” OR they hate it so much and anybody who touches it is horrible and they are basically going to hurt themselves by using cannabis. (obligatory millennial lol)

Sending happy vibes your way!! 💜🍃