Epilepsy

I first encountered epilespy when I was 17, in 1967. I was walking in the town on the way home from work. Now, here's the funny thing, you don't remember you were walking on your way home.... until .... you come round! Losing conciousness is indeed a wierd experience!

Facts about epilepsy:
No-one really knows what causes it (in cases like mine where the cause wasn't physical)
Many great historical figures had epilepsy (epilepsy didn't stop Julius Caesar from conquering Britain!)
We know so little about it
The best fact: 70% of people diagnosed with epilespy go on to become seizure-free, once their specialists have got to grips with the individual's particular condition!

I haven't had a fit since June 4th 1971 - (only had one then, because during some exploratory procedure, it was necessary to take me off my prescription)
I can drive a car!
I lead a perfectly normal life.

The only drawback is that the drugs make me tired, just a little more quickly than I would otherwise be.

The solution? To immerse yourself in enriching hobbies and interests that challenge you!
Challenging your brain and your intellect .... I am told, is also a good anti-Alzheimer's strategy!