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I Had a Seizure

I've been getting them a long time now, but still, when they hit, they hit hard.

I took time off the computer today to do some housework and try to get a couple of hours sleep. But, my head decided it wanted nothing to do with that, okay it decided about half way through the work part. I was feeling pretty okay about it all, then it hit. Next thing I know, I'm on the floor again. Luckily, no broken nose or chipped teeth this time, only a bloody nose. But damn, I do forget sometimes that my head is NOT harder than the floor no matter what some people have said. I suppose this is one way to remind myself, though I'd really prefer something more like a note to self.

Even now, I'm a bit lethargic, hitting backspace a LOT! and just generally out of it. My doc's can't seem to find the right combo, still, to get them under better control and sometimes this just gets old. Another reason I battle depression. Never know when this will hit and I could tell stories of how many people I've freaked out. I just keep going and hoping for the best. I will say, this is the best it's ever been since the injury. I only get them a few times a month now, instead of a week. :D So there is THAT bright side.

Okay, vent done, sorry if this wasn't too fun or entertaining, just had to get it off my chest and out of my ringing head. Might go watch something before I dip deeper. And yes, I do try to make light of this thing, it would drive me truly insane if I didn't.

For those that made it this far, damn, but also thank you for taking the time.
silentwriter180 · 51-55, F
Have you tried CBD? Although it didn't work for me, it's a great success for a dear friend of mine.
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
@silentwriter180 I've asked my primary care doctor and they won't cover it. Because I get all my medical through the Veteran's Admin and that is still considered not legal by them. I was told I could try it on my own, but if I show anything in any tests, they could drop me. There is always the faintest chance something can get by, but I can't really afford that.

The VA is pretty good about a lot of other things though.
silentwriter180 · 51-55, F
@MrPerditus1 Bummer! When we signed up for it, there was a doctor from Santa Cruz that would come down twice month. He would ask questions as to why you needed it, what you were doing with it, etc. He'd give us a certificate, that would allow us to buy and use it for medical purposes. We'd get a discount from the person we were getting it from. I guess now that it's legal here, there is no need for that.
Lilnonames · F
I do hope they get u the right combo soon
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
@Lilnonames Thank you, I hope it all the time, but this has been going on since '92-'93. Plus, you have to take into account, it's the VA, soooooo. They've done great, if you remember that. :D

 
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