Epilepsy, not having empathy, outbursts, and insults that are impulsive

[samanthaash1993]

Hello. I'm on 500mg of Keppra, and 15mg Mirtazapine. Lately, I have been insulting towards people, without realising and I have also been quite nasty to people, again, impulsively, without realising. I also have aspergers, and depression. Is it down to the Aspergers, depression, and epilepsy? Some think I have an ABI, as I had a haemorrhage, a subdural haemorrhage, a month after I was born. I was premature, and born at 26 weeks. My neuro thinks it's common for people with epilepsy, to have mood disorders, and neuro-developmental difficulties, because different parts of our brains, are developing at different ways. I don't know what to think. I am due to have an MRI scan, sometime soon. I asked for one, as I wanted to make it complete. You know, I've had the EEG, and CT, but no MRI. The neuro has ordered me one, and says he wants to see if there is any structural changes in my brain. I'm sick of coming across as this person with two different personalities. I don't know what to think. I don't know what to do. People think I'm this really nice person, with a caring attitude, and a kind heart, but am I? Or am I a nasty person, who bullies people, etc. Or is that some kind of thing, to do with my psyche. What is going on. I don't know what to do. Anyone able to give me advice. Is it keppra too? Is it mirtazapine? People say I'm using my condition as an excuse. Am I? I don't know what to think about myself anymore, accept that maybe I am a nasty horrible person. I don't know anymore.

[dewi2]

Hi, I'm sure your not a nasty horrible person. I can only tell you my own experience , which may not apply to you, but when taking Keppra I changed from a calm friendly person to , as my daughter named me 'the wicked witch of the west country'. I was nasty to friends for no reason and therefore lost friends who didn't understand. Now I'm back to the old me and calmer for it. You appear to have many problems which I can't comment on because I do not have the knowledge. Ask your neuro about the Keppra and obviously any other issues you have.

Don't worry if you reply to me nastily, I've been there and I have a thick skin.

Take care

Dewi