Today, I had a seizure in class. Being an epileptic, I had warned my professor of the possibility that I could have one in class. She was understanding and seemed very concerned about my issue at the time. After I had the seizure, however, she asked me if I had ever tried exorcism. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was taking an important exam for Calculus. Out of nowhere, the kid behind me starts violently kicking my desk. I quickly turn around and yell at him. He was having a seizure. FML
Today, at work, my phone kept crashing. Without thinking, I announced that it was having a seizure. Who did I announce this to? My boss. Who also happens to have epilepsy. FML
Today, I had a seizure, and as they were loading me into the ambulance, drooling on myself, I clearly heard my mother ask the ambulance crew if they’d mind swinging by the church on the way to the hospital, you know, in case it turns out I’m not sick, just possessed by the devil. FML
Today, I had a seizure for the first time in months. My fiancé went over to my job to let them know I wouldn't be going in. My boss bitched both of us because I didn't call myself. Sure, I'll get right on that when I'm conscious. FML
Today, I actually had to reassure the girl I'm seeing that she can't "catch" my epilepsy. FML
Today, I had RA training and we were doing mock situations. During one of these, I had a seizure. Everyone thought it was fake, until I started violently throwing up. FML
Today, I explained to my teacher that I wasn't at school yesterday due to three doctor appointments for my moderate epilepsy. Yesterday was senior skip day. She gave me detention for lying. FML
Today, my professor informed me that if I didn't "show more commitment" to my choral ensemble he would give my spot to a "more interested young woman." I missed class to see my neurologist. Apparently my seizures are a symptom of lack of commitment. FML
Today, my 13 year-old son had a seizure in the middle of his history class. We were at the hospital for three hours and several expensive tests later he informed me he faked the seizure so he could get out of a group presentation. He was so proud that he was such a good actor. FML
Today, I had a mild epileptic seizure. My mom's immediate reaction was not to comfort me or call for help, but to freak out over the fact that I'd spilled my glass of milk over the floor. FML
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MBSC 11
Did you ask if she'd ever tried science?
Welshite 40
I tried Science once. Once. It tasted like bitter tears and soul-crushing sorrow. Try History instead. I've heard it tastes of forgotten dreams and endless hopes.
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geekbuscus 19
I have epilepsy too! I feel for you, OP. I had my first grand mal seizure when I was at work and despite the many witnesses, the hospital still insisted I fainted. My mom and sister believed that even after my second seizure and diagnosis. Even after my neurologist figured out my "spells" I'd been having as long as I can remember were petite mal seizures, they didn't want to believe it. I was "just being a drama queen." I'm not sure what finally convinced them but now they've turned their beliefs onto my aunt. She's known for her attention seeking but given my epilepsy is hereditary it is highly plausible she is telling the truth. tl;dr epilepsy is a big enough pain in the ass without people taking it seriously
DrippingSarcasm 20
Epilepsy sucks. I have much milder forms of seizures and my mother refused meds so my whole life has been tricky but it wasn't too bad as it wasn't a big deal, just wait and move on. You still have them, right?
geekbuscus 19
I've got it under control now with medication. I dealt with the minor seizures for so long not knowing what they were I probably could have continued without if it never went beyond that. The grand mal's changed that for me and once I started the meds I started really enjoying not having any kind of seizure. It made a huge difference in my life. The seizures always gave me migraines so I'm very glad to be rid of them. Unless I miss my medication anyways.
DrippingSarcasm 20
Yeah medication has way too many side effects. That's why my mom refused to give me them I guess
geekbuscus 19
It really depends on which one and not everyone experiences side effects. I take lamictal and the first couple of weeks my moods and energy were all over the place but after my body adjusted, the only effect it has on me is preventing seizures. I hate taking pills and I always have but these have seriously improved my life.
Zarniclopsindorf 24
More accurately, why have we had to endure these dull comments in your absence?
limitedition 25
What in the hell could this person be a professor of?!? Sorry you have to put up with that kind of idiot teaching you, OP.
tj4234 36
I suppose it's possible she could have been joking? When bad things like this happen, sometimes people just don't know what to say and say the wrong thing...
vespergreen 17
This reminded me of the fml on holy visions
VSVP_fml 6
English teacher huh?
Tressa1982 18
Whaaat???
sugoine 12
ONCE grades are submitted, since it is so close to semester's end, kindly inform your teacher she is a stupid **** and give her a nasty, nasty review and submit a formal complaint against her!!!!
littlekellilee 45
Sometimes people can't handle health problems and don't know what to say, so they say the first thing that pops into their heads and hope it helps. Usually it doesn't. I've had people tell me the paleo diet will heal my lifelong bone disease. I feel for you OP. I probably would have said that I had tried it but it didn't help.
KingreX32 21
you should ask her if she has a ******* brain.