"Penny: I looked this up on google and this is what I found~
The hypothalamus is a brain structure composed of distinct nuclei and less anatomically distinct areas. It is found in all vertebrate nervous systems. In mammals, the axons of…"
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"Susan: You need to find a good and caring dr. maybe he'll know of some support groups within your state. The efa.org should be able to help and Jodi's right it does put a toll on you but don't give up. ask ~ask and then ask some more."
"Jodi You are so right we all are in similar situations but as you said I want people to know me first and then my E. I do think it's important to tell someone your with that you have it(whether they understand or not) cuz you don't…"
"Susan: I agree with you cuz it is harder at your age cuz when you
re young you can adapt, but losing one's independence is hard no matter what age. My advice to you is to get a good dr who listens to you and treats you as a person first…"
"Allen: The self pity days are OK. Now wait a minute let me explain~ ONLY if you are alone and you ONLY allow so many minutes per day or week for them."
"Learning is definately a good thing~do it all the time. I've had E all my life~I could either curl up in a corner and cry or I stand up and fight. I chose to stand. Sure I have my bad days~everybody has them, but they don't…"
"Nice to meet you Shirley"
"Jodi: Glad I made you smile. Good Your not letting E stop you. I just wish more people understood(sigh), but they don't so it's up to us to teach them."
"E is just something that people have. It's no big deal as long as they follow what their dr says. Sure they can't do some things, but there is a heck of a lot they can do and people should concentrate on that. I allow myself 15 minutes of…"
"Jodi: I think Allen was saying that you and I (Cathy) are positive people or at least trying to be."
"Jodi: I agree with you as well. I spent too much time worry about when the next seizure will be instead of living my life. No more cuz if it happens then it happens all I can do is eat right, get plenty of sleep take my meds and of course see…"
"Colleen: I agree. Getting mad doesn't solve anything but I disagree about the part about being dumb~people are ignorant. If they understood I would like to think they wouldn't say such hurtful, mean things. I also think if…"
"I'm not happy that I have Epilepsy, but I think God gave it to me cuz I'm a strong person. In the past I have broken each leg several times, bruised myself so many times I lost count and now cuz I'm 59 I've been seizure free for…"
"This is my very first time posting, so I know nothing about friending someone or anything so please bear with me.
I know there has been a discussion about memory, but is it usual for a person to remember to the past, but not the future?"
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- At 12:41am on February 23, 2012,
Jessica Wallace said… Hi Cathy!
Welcome to the site. It's a great place to be. We're happy to have you here, and if there's anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
I also wanted to let you know about two groups I created.
Living Well with Epilepsy
http://epilepsyfoundation.ning.com/group/livingwellwithepilepsy
Step Up and Speak Out, for those of us who are tired of the stigma and lack of knowledge attached to Epilepsy.
http://epilepsyfoundation.ning.com/group/standupandspeakout-Jessica
"Whatever you do in life, no matter how insignificant, do it, because nobody else will."Check out my Epilepsy website!
- At 10:11pm on February 22, 2012,
Terrance Lee Fields said… Welcome aboard Cathy,hope you enjoy the site,I enjoy it myself it is more easy to express and open up more here than outside at times,feel free to ask what ever you would like I am open to give avised,
Terry
- At 11:15am on February 22, 2012,
I&R Group said…
Welcome!
Hello, this is Mary Ann an Information Specialist with the Epilepsy Resource Center. The Resource Center provides information about epilepsy, community referral information for support and assistance, and literature resources to increase understanding of the condition and improve management of the condition. Our toll free number is (800) 332-1000.Best wishes,
Mary Ann
Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Resource CenterPlease check out these Foundation programs:
Take Charge: http://www.takechargeteens.org/
Go EYC: http://www.goeyc.org/
School Nurse Online Training: http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=120
Epilepsy and Seizure Response Training for Law Enforcement: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/firstresponders/index.cfm
- At 9:28am on February 22, 2012,
Alexander Lodi said… Greetings Cathy!
Welcome to the site. I am sure you will find our site warm and friendly. Feel free to browse my blog if you wish and ask me any questions you may have. I'm more than happy to help.
Alexander
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