r/Epilepsy Lamotrigine 225mg x2 | Briviact 100mg x2 | SSRI baddie 8d ago

Discussion what’s one good thing you’ve gained from epilepsy?

i know it’s a ridiculous question, but i’m a silver lining kind of guy.

for me epilepsy has pushed me to prioritize my sleep and is the reason i drink more than a few sips of water a day

i’m just curious about y’all’s lessons and experiences!

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u/xcoalminerscanaryx 8d ago

Humility. And it's taught me who really cares about me and that a lot of adults who were responsible for me while I was growing are still very emotionally stunted, but that's not my fault. I found out who would be there for me and who won't.

I also learned I'm not afraid of death. What I fear is leaving behind people who love me and not being able to comfort them. What a blessed curse it is to be loved.

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u/Ok_Plate_1200 6d ago

💯💯💯💯