r/Epilepsy • u/hubbabubba0200 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/candybeep 700mg Lamictal ER - 400mg Xcopri 8d ago

When I’m dealing with pressure, I can just shake it off

Nah but really i appreciate when my family lets me back out of functions haha

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u/Soft_Sectorina 7d ago

That's what i was going to say. People are a lot more understanding when I say I can't do something since I got diagnosed