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[horseygirl_0103]

Hi

Im Lisa from new to this site. Ive had epilepsy since I was 9. As I got older it continued & was finally diagnosed with epilepsy triggered mainly by flashing lights & stress.

Prior to Covid & me being diagnosed with interstital lung disease I used to go to 80s concerts & I've always had to wear dark glasses during the whole time

At one point I was fit free for 20 years & learnt to drive & on the 5th go passed my test & was given a car & was happy

In 2010 whilst at work I suddenly had a fit & banged my head on the pipe I was sat next to, ,& I was devastasted as Id been 20 years fit free

Once I recovered from it I was sent home & the first thing I did was inform the DVLA (in line with the law) to advise them I had had a fit after 20 years fit free & I would be surrendering my licence & did to

Ive not driven since- simply because Im longterm unemployed & cant afford it & now I have lung disease & have had 4 episodes of oxygen levels going dangerously low which ahs hospitalised me 4 times Ive decided its not worth driving again

So now I rely on my parents for transport

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi Lisa, there are a lot of challenges to living with epilepsy. And it can help to share experiences.

I just want to check you know about our other online platforms where you can chat with others. Here are the links:

epilepsy.org.uk/info/suppor...

facebook.com/epilepsyaction

instagram.com/epilepsyaction/

twitter.com/epilepsyaction

Regards

Mags

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team.