Yes I've been dealing with this shit for 50 yrs. In they're eyesight people such as ourselves doesn't have the understanding or the capability or capacity to live or experience life as they should or do. A person such as ourselves can only take so much. I deal with this shit on a daily basis. They're are famous actors, Dr's, Judges, and other Professional in this world that suffers with this Disease

Yes, I sometimes get treated like a child (or at least feel that way). Instead of family friends asking me how I am doing, they ask my mom. And the people in question know me well enough to know that I can answer for myself!

When ever I have an appointment with my neurologist my Dad always comes in the room and it seems like he does a lot af the talking I always have to jump in and try to answer the questions. I hate it because I am the one who has the seizures.

That used to happen to me, but as the years have passed, less people treat me like that anymore. My mom passed away October 19, 2017 and she used to try to protect, but she still treated me as an adult. I miss her so much. I look back now and I realized that she was my angel looking out for me. but I no she is in a better place and when it is my time she will be there to meet me. You are blessed to still have your mom around. chat with you later. Take care. GOD BLESS!

I don't want anyone to be angry or upset at me, but I think some parents are far to overprotective, including mine. Being protected does not give people the opportunities to learn more. People are being protected from making mistakes, people that have epilepsy need to make mistakes just like everyone else does. Making mistakes is an essential part of life, that is how everyone learns. Overprotective parents are taking away the essential time in life when others are learning through experience. Everyone wants a person that has experience in the past to help them. People with epilepsy are no different. Without past experiences how will we know what to do when we have no help around ourselves?