Hey Mark,
You really need to mention this depression and suicidal thoughts to your neurologist. It could be due to your AEDs. Are you on any antidepressants? There's no easy escape to the live we're living. You were put here for a purpose. I know that not being able to drive is depressing, but try to turn the bad into good. Look at your options and set some goals for yourself. Think hard about what you want out of life, and go for it. Have you considered surgery? I never had a driver's license until just a few days ago. The only reason I got it was because of my surgery last November (left temporal lobectomy). I've been seizure-free since Nov 12, 2008. It's really something to look into, if you haven't already. You really need to talk to someone.
God bless you,
Tristin Seagraves
--- On Thu, 6/25/09, Mark <thebakist@cs.
From: Mark <thebakist@cs.
Subject: [epilepsy] Missing my Dad
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 4:39 PM
As I've written before, my father passed away a couple of weeks ago. I'm spending a few days with my Mom now and find myself becoming more and more depressed. I try to keep busy and keep my mind off the fact that I'm not allowed to drive, but every now and then I find myself on the verge of crying and thinking about killing myself. I'm afraid to ask my doctor when I'll be allowed to drive again because if it's later than I think it is, well, that might just be the last straw.
Oh, well, at least I'll see my Dad again.
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