Larry
Don't think of epilepsy as a disease ok. Rather a bunch of symptoms that we have to find what is triggering
them.
Julie
Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@
http://www.2betrhea
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From: "Laurence McPherson" <ka0qeo@msn.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroup
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:43 AM
Subject: [epilepsy] My son and the impact of epilepsy
I have a son who has epilepsy. He has had epilepsy for 27 years -- he is now 34 years old. Needless to say his
life has been full of challenges and repercussions from his disease. Growing up we tried to make life as
normal as possible in school, in the workforce, socially, etc. However, in later years he is becoming more and
more recluse and self demeaning. He refuses to go out to involve himself in public -- socially or any other
way. His self-worth is at an all-time low. When we suggest getting involved in epilepsy groups or going
outside to church activities or trying to obtain another job (he lost his first job due to (and is in my
opinion) discrimination regarding his health).
Does anyone have any suggestions -- my wife and I feel we are at our wits end. Thank you for anything you can
come up with.
Larry McPherson
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