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Pass (original poster member #38122) posted at 8:24 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
So I was doing the forty-minute walk downtown to meet a friend for drinks last night, when I had a seizure. Luckily, I landed on someone's nice soft lawn instead of the road or sidewalk.
I've had epilepsy since I was 17, but only have seizures when I'm severely lacking sleep, or don't take my medication. I had missed a couple of doses because I had run out of pills, and hadn't had time to get to the pharmacy. I also hadn't been sleeping well lately. [Mental note: Find a full-length mirror and kick myself in the arse.]
The ambulance guys asked me if there was anyone I could call. Unfortunately, all my family lives elsewhere. The only person I really have in this city is Swamp Thing. I said I don't have anyone - which was a little sad.
Anyhow, they were very nice about it, and even gave me a ride back to my place.
It just sucks not having that default person to call for everything. I never thought that would happen. That's just one more reason to be mad at her.
Divorced the cheater and living my best life now.
The best thing about hitting rock bottom is that everything after that looks fucking fabulous.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 8:28 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Amazonia ( member #32810) posted at 8:28 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
((pass))
I'm so glad you're okay!!
During my divorce, I reached out to a friend from church (we weren't very close then; we are now) and asked if I could use her as my emergency contact for things like my yoga studio. She was very nice about it, and I actually think it helped to facilitate the growth of our friendship, because it kind of clued her in to the fact that I needed people.
"You yourself deserve your love and affection as much as anybody in the universe." -Buddha
"Let's face it, life is a crap shoot." -Sad in AZ
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 8:30 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 8:33 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
(((pass)))
I'm glad you are ok.
shyguy ( member #18281) posted at 8:37 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
Love stinks yeah yeah(J. Geils)
cayc ( member #21964) posted at 11:10 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
Aw Pass, I hear you. I'm 46 and my *mom* is listed as my emergency contact. Sigh.
dlmos ( member #36839) posted at 11:11 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
Sorry pass, glad they gave you a lift back home.
BH (32)
DS - 7, DD - 6
Divorced
LadyQ ( member #32847) posted at 11:23 PM on Friday, April 26th, 2013
Glad you're OK. It does suck though, when you're filling out paperwork, and there's no one you can list for "in case of emergency"
Tune out the noise of what others tell you about who you are and work it out for yourself...
Survivor3512 ( member #37946) posted at 12:12 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
(((pass))) I'm so glad you're ok. It does suck, but it won't be that way forever. Your new beginning will be filled with all kinds of friends and relationships. You'll have a phone a friend in no time. :)
Me (BS)- 36
Divorced
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Just keep swimming, just keep swimming- Dorie
Williesmom ( member #22870) posted at 2:07 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
((Pass))
I understand totally.
You can stuff your sorries in a sack, mister. -George Costanza
There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women. - Madeleine Albright
notmeanymore ( member #9772) posted at 3:03 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
I have no one close by either.
Glad you are ok.
Take care of yourself (my nice way of kicking you in the arse)
"Put the cuckoo back in the clock baby" - Four Brothers
Pass (original poster member #38122) posted at 4:57 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Thanks kids. This is the first seizure I've had in almost 10 years, and it must have been a mellow one, because my muscles are nowhere near as sore as they were last time.
I'm feeling okay today, and have my kids with me for the weekend. Weekends are great, because I'm hanging with my boys. The week can suck as much as it wants, but I'm happy to have the bubs arrive on Friday night.
STBX asked me if I'm "still hanging around the infidelity sites" with a facial expression like she was smelling a bad fart. Of course I am. Y'all are my community.
Even when I'm not posting or responding, I'm reading. I feel your pain, your joy, your warmth and compassion.
Thanks for being here.
Divorced the cheater and living my best life now.
The best thing about hitting rock bottom is that everything after that looks fucking fabulous.
thebighurt ( member #34722) posted at 5:23 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Glad you're ok and not feeling as bad as you might. Hopefully you refilled your meds.
DS has had seizures in the past but doesn't have a seizure disorder or meds. I know how the after affects can be. He's my contact for everything.
Take care of yourself and have a good weekend with your boys.
BTW, what happened with the friend you were on your way to meet?
Finding what life could have been....... Why didn't I see it?
fraeuken ( member #30742) posted at 5:54 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Totally understand. Had to give my roommate's number for emergency contact the other day at the ambulance.
Glad you are okay. Talk to some of your friends to have them listed as emergency contact.
Temporarily independent with the whole world at my feet.
Nature_Girl ( member #32554) posted at 7:56 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
I have had to ask people who I barely know at church if I could list them as emergency contacts. I became so isolated during my marriage I had no friends, didn't even know my neighbors, no family in town. Going through this divorce has forced me to reach out to people and ask them to extend themselves towards me. On the plus side, I've become friends with these people!
Me = BS
Him = EX-d out (abusive troglodyte NPD SA)
3 tween-aged kids
Together 20 years
D-Day: Memorial Weekend 2011
2013 - DIVORCED!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgjyDFfJuU
TrustedHer ( member #23328) posted at 5:50 PM on Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Offered for your information.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/Modified_Atkins_Diet_Can_Cut_Epileptic_Seizures_in_Adults
I have no experience with this, but this is not the first time I read this.
Take care of yourself. There's a great future out there. It won't come to you; you have to go to it.
Pass (original poster member #38122) posted at 9:35 PM on Monday, April 29th, 2013
Hmm. Eat more meat. I'm cool with that!
Thanks!
Divorced the cheater and living my best life now.
The best thing about hitting rock bottom is that everything after that looks fucking fabulous.
5454real ( member #37455) posted at 11:11 PM on Monday, April 29th, 2013
STBX asked me if I'm "still hanging around the infidelity sites" with a facial expression like she was smelling a bad fart.
You shouldn't know the answer to this cause I know you're NC except for kids and finances, but why would she give a shit?
Glad you're ok.
BH 58, WW 49
DS 31(Mine),SD 29,SS 28(Hers),DS 16 Ours, DGS 11, DGD 8, DGS 3
D=Day #1 5/04EA (Rugswept)
D-Day #2 3/10/12, TT til 3/13/12
Married 13yrs
"I have no love for a friend who loves in words alone."
― Sophocle
Pass (original poster member #38122) posted at 5:22 AM on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
You shouldn't know the answer to this cause I know you're NC except for kids and finances, but why would she give a shit
After I told her it was none of her concern anymore, "Oh. I was hoping you had moved on."
She just doesn't get it.
[This message edited by pass at 11:23 PM, April 29th (Monday)]
Divorced the cheater and living my best life now.
The best thing about hitting rock bottom is that everything after that looks fucking fabulous.
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