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How Many People Here On The Site, Struggle With Anxiety And Depression?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Andrews, TX

I struggle daily with depression and anxiety. Whether it be sirens, lights, or even the slightest sound, that triggers, something in my mind, and reminds me of the time when I was traumatized. Life isn’t always fair. 🤪
I think about the reason why I’ve been through so much in this life. Why my mother chose to keep me after she was raped, to asking family members what they treat me differently, all the way to having flown off a gurney in an ambulance, and being mistreated by medical personnel.… read more

February 22 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good attitude. Stay strong and positive.
Since my brain trauma in the military I have some ptsd. When the driver I with is near a collision or too close to a car I close my eyes. My anxiety gets a little high.
What helps me is music and meditation 🧘.
As
My family/friends say is you can tell my mood by my music

February 22
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member,
I had to re-read what I wrote. I don’t always remember what I write. ✍️
Sometimes my heart and mind agree and then wonderful words happen. I’m happy to know I’ve touched someone and have encouraged you. That makes my day a little brighter than before.
Thank you for sharing.

February 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

TinaG, that is the most reassuring, encouraging, and inspirational contribution I think I have heard! I thank you for your help. I too suffer from PTSD and other health conditions, and it often feels overwhelming. But like when I got sober, the main thing that keeps me going is the knowledge that I haven’t accomplished what I was put here to do. I’m not sure what that is, but I believe I’ll recognize it when I come to it. Thank you for giving my thinking a little boost today! Best wishes for a safe, seizure free day and week… K.

February 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, but it has plagued me my whole life because of Complex PTSD from years of child abuse, and intergenerational Bipolar 2, all of which surfaced brutally after my epilepsy diagnosis, which is from a cavernoma on my RTL. Mood stabilizers are the band-aid right now, and I work with a psychologist. My emotional dysregulation has become epic. I escaped the abuse years ago, but the effects never escaped me.

February 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you, don't give up and keep your faith in God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the holy Spirit, I don't ever throw in the towel, I've had times I felt like doing that, but my faith prevents me from doing that, I believe in my life with my lord and God and the holy Spirit of Abraham and stand firm, no matter what happens, my answer here, I am not perfect and do sin and am a Catholic christian mix, my answer and stand firm always!!!! Never quit.

February 23

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