I will second what JungRulz said - memory issues are are definitely associated with seizures. In my experience they can be a bit more intense and long lasting surrounding generalized (convulsive)...
Thank you for your very thoughtful reply KMF - it really helped to read. Each one of your points really hits home with me. Funny, but I could kinda hear them coming from my own partner's mouth even,...
Hi McNab, I don't know if I've had TLE all of my life, but I can pinpoint my seizures to starting when I was in my early twenties at least, possibly sooner. It is difficult because before I was...
I'm sure this topic comes up a lot, but I figure it is a very worthy one. I will start off by saying I'm no slouch when it comes to understanding depression - I've dealt with it a bit myself, and I'm...
I agree... getting a referral to a neurologist would be a smart thing to do. Its a second opinion, and one from an expert in the field. I've had panic attacks myself, and I have temporal lope...
Thanks MandiAnn... I've been seriously thinking about that and sorta wanting to :/ Main problem right now is just timing. I graduated college and got dropped from my mother's insurance at around the...
Like many folks with epilepsy, I've suffered bouts of depression... because of this, for a long while now I've taken Lexapro 20mg, along with my 1000mg of Carbatrol each day. But, happily, the time...
Anyone else experience seriously nasty anxiety? I have TLE and for a very long time I've had troubles with depression and my mood in general, but lately my anxiety is through the roof!! I constantly...
Hello Mich, I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums. I'm really sorry you are feeling so alone. I know the feeling all too well, but the truth is you aren't alone and I'm not either. Many...
Oh man, I am so sorry to read about what you've been through Shaun! There is just no excuse for such a lack of patience and understanding. I really agree with Randy about going public with things,...
Wow...I am sooo sorry to hear about your sister's sistuation Randy. Really good example of why to be careful though. It is a shame your mother can't properly accept things. Its all fine to want her...
T - jeez! I can't believe the doc said that to you! You are absolutely right, a problem is a problem. My boyfriend and I have an argument often - he tells me "its all in your head." Well, YES, it...
JSaari - haha, I like your take on it. I think a lot of us here suffer from CRS ;) You say you don't have epilepsy - can I ask what caused your seizures? Grand mal seizures are also the worst for...
Nice to meet you Jill! And Niki! :) It is wonderful to hear that she is doing so great, and I hope to hear she continues to do even better and better! It is pretty amazing what modern science and...
T - I'm with Linda - no need to apologize! Being honest and pouring things out is helpful! You worry about some things you've done, but at the same time, look at what you have accomplished! You sound...
Sounds like we share some similar troubles Linda. So sorry to hear that is was caused by an accident for you though :( Mine just seems to have developed on its own, but I feel similar aftereffects! I...
Matters of the brain are confusing and somewhat fascinating. I don't know how often memory loss can be related to mood disorders, but I wouldn't be surprised. I have epilepsy as well (which I've come...
LandM74 - The first question that comes to my mind when reading your description of your wife's mood is simply - why was she put on Zoloft? I'm just wondering if maybe she was feeling some things...
The actual definition of bipolar states that people suffering from it will often have periods of 'normal mood', or at least, MORE normal for them, depending on the intensity of their illness. My...
I think drinking on these meds is about two categories: the chemistry of it and the psychology of it. Some people feel they can't psychologically handle alcohol with their illness or after reaching a...
Hi.. I was actually just browsing this forum. I'm new here and have started posting in the epilepsy forum, as that is what I was dx'd with at the beginning of this year, but this thread caught my...
I'm really fascinated by this connection too. I seem to have my auras closest to my period as well. Its awful.. I pretty much feel like I should just call in to work when I know my period is coming...
I'm new here and I've just been going through some older posts, and this one really hit home! I had my first and only grand mal seizure in January which led to my diagnosis following two abnormal...