Epilepsy

A disease marked by recurrent seizures; i.e., by repetitive abnormal electrical discharges within the brain. Epilepsy is prevalent; it is found in about 2% or 3% of the population. Its incidence is highest in children (under age 10) and in older people (over age 70); adolescents and adults are affected less frequently.

(I had my first seizure when I was in 10th grade, 16 years old!)

The International League Against Epilepsy categorizes epilepsy as either partial, generalized, or unclassified. Generalized seizures result from electrical discharges that affect both hemispheres of the brain. Tonic-clonic seizures (in which there is loss of consciousness with violent movements of the extremities) and absence seizures (in which there are is loss brief interruptions of awareness and activity) are two examples of generalized seizure disorders. Partial seizure disorders typically begin with focal or local discharges in one part of the brain (and body); they may generalized in some instances. When a patient remains awake during a seizure episode, the seizure is said to be simple and partial. If loss of consciousness occurs after a focal seizure, the syndrome is said to be partial and complex.

So, why do I no about epilepsy? I have been an epileptic sense I was 16 years old. I had my first seizure when I was in Biology class. Scared the other students, but the teacher knew what to do.
I'f lived in a group home sence I was 29, I am now 43 (do the math). I want to move out but am also afraid that something with happen and no one will come to help me.