Epilepsy Concerns/Anxiety

I've had 3 epileptic fits and also these weird things where my vision goes mixed up and blurred and I can see flashing lights and letters flying around and lately it's made me have bad panic attacks I'm 16 and I fear very very bad and feel
Depressed and as I'm going very mad please help me.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 10/10/2014 12:46:04 PM (GMT-6)

Thankyou very much and yeah I speak to my parents I have to go for a MRI scan and I don't know what's wrong with me I feel not with it like I'm having a hang over and feel suicidal and scared for no reason I feel as my chest is tightening up and cannot breathe and I had two epiletic fits two years ago because the ones I had two years ago I didn't know about it until my mum told me I had two but they were different this time the ones I had two weeks ago was I felt a fuzzy feeling in my brain so I started screaming for help and my mum came in and said I was shaking I could feel me having a fit but couldn't move or couldn't breathe I'm really worried :(

Stacee,

I am so sorry...I can imagine how difficult and scary this must be for you.

You need to follow through with your doctors/medical professionals recommended tests, to get a definitive diagnoses and treatment plan first and foremost.

Talk with your doctor as soon as possible to get information and reassurance that he/she is doing all that they can to help you. Learning as much as you can about your prognosis should help you to understand it better, and therefore help to diffuse some of the fear surrounding your situation.

Conversely, once you have learned all that you can, and done all that you need to at the moment for treatment...try to keep your focus away from your condition/symptoms...and stay distracted with activities that you enjoy!

If worries start to pop up, tell yourself that there is no need to think about those concerns at the moment...and just keep in the moment with whatever you are doing in the present. (this is called Mindfullness, and is an effective anxiety management tool!)

When is your next appointment, and date for the MRI? Let us know, so that we can encourage and cheer you on, okay?

S.C.

Staceee,

I think that you need to pursue a dianoses/cause for the seizure activity. This is a very rare occurance with anxiety alone. It is not unheard of, but it is not likely the only reason that you are having these physical symptoms.

I do not think that you need to worry. You are getting good medical care...and hopefully very soon you will have your answers, and be able to pursue treatment for any indications found, and for anxiety issues as well.

Keep us informed, and we will keep you in support.:)

S.C.

Oh...you DO have a definitive diagnoses then?

Okay...that is good, so you are now continuing to manage and treat your condition...great job!

So look at it this way, for two years you have done relatively well and been seizure free, until just recently.

Therefore your health care team is simply getting a current reading on your status, so that they can best treat you! :)

Since you do know the reason behind your seizures, and are doing all that you can to treat it...you can feel confident that you are in good hands, and are going get the help that you need.

If however, you are still struggling with fears and worries, I would again encourage you to seek therapy/counseling to help you to deal with this related anxiety.

It is not unusual for those with chronic health issues to also struggle with anxiety. Get the help and support that you need!

...and know that we are here for you as well!

S.C.

Try the resources on here, they work wonders. You may find they really help you with your anxiety. Best wishes to you. ;)