Noor Taher Instagram – 6 months seizure free!!!! 💜
To be completely honest, a part of me never thought I’d go a month without having a seizure, let alone six!
My epilepsy diagnosis in 2022 completely changed me and the way I look at life. Apart from the physical side effects my diagnosis and the prescribed medicine had on my body, my mental health was in shambles. To say I was depressed was an understatement. I felt scared, hopeless, and alone.
At the time I believed my life was over. I lost opportunities, people, and more.
To be even more honest with you, there were multiple times where I wholeheartedly believed I couldn’t do it anymore, not only did I feel like a burden to myself, but to others. I wanted it to stop more than anything.
I was ashamed of my epilepsy. I was ashamed of the fact that I can’t do the same things my friends do without worrying about having a seizure and burdening the people around me. It even got to a point where if I felt a seizure coming at an outing, I’d hide in the bathroom so no one would know. (0/10 don’t recommend I hit my head on the toilet and that shit humbled me).
After a WHILE, I came to realize that epilepsy is just a part of me, and just like anything else thats a part of me, it doesn’t define me. I can’t confidently say I’ve completely come to terms with the fact that I have a neurological condition, but I’m definitely more at peace with it.
To anyone that has been diagnosed with epilepsy, please know that you are not alone. You got this. Patience and consistency is key! To everyone that doesn’t have epilepsy (lucky asses), I urge you to educate yourselves on what epilepsy is, the effects it can have on a person, and what you can do to help someone struggling with epilepsy and/or seizures.
I’m grateful for the endless support and love I receive from my friends and family, from you guys too! (some of u) (some of u sent me gifs of flashing lights) (I laughed but pls don’t do that). I plan to continue raising awareness about epilepsy, and if I’m lucky enough, I would be a reason for someone to have hope if they need it. 💜 you! | Posted on 18/May/2024 18:56:56
