My life has changed beyond recognition since my first epilepsy seizure and I feel like a burden
DEAR DEIDRE: EPILEPSY has completely ruined my life.
Four years ago, I collapsed on the bus home and since then I have regular seizures that come out of the blue.
These episodes often lead to injuries to my arms, tendons, neck and ligaments in the back of my lower legs.
I feel like a burden. My life has changed beyond recognition.
I used to love rock climbing but I can’t do that any more and I’m not allowed to drive either. I’m a 31-year-old man and I’m struggling to find meaning in my life.
If it wasn’t for my girlfriend, I couldn’t survive this and yet I feel awful that I am a burden to her.
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DEIDRE SAYS: All the people around you love you and care for you.
You are most certainly dealing with a huge challenge but your girl-friend won’t think of you as a burden.
Please talk to your GP about how low you are feeling.
They can refer you for counselling to help you adapt to your new reality.