Back on the road!
July 9, 2008 9:46am
It's just after 6am and I'm having tests done today, so have to be clean and into the hospital by 7:30. In the hospital, their …
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Just4You 
7:28am, October 17, 2009
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About Me
Just4You
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About Me
Diagnosed with Epilepsy at age 10 and got put into a Home for the Handicapped. Got fixed so I can't be a Dad, and being a minor, they didn't need my consent. Brain Surgery in my 20's reduced seizures to once a month, then had it done again at age 41 (2003) and no seizures ever since! Volunteer at hospital now, where many nurses have said if they weren't with someone, they'd gladly date me. But single women laugh at the idea, expecting guys to have a car, good job, etc. Hoping to find someone real.
Diagnosed with Epilepsy at age 10 and got put into a Home for the Handicapped. Got fixed so I can't be a Dad, and being a minor, they didn't need my consent. Brain Surgery in my 20's reduced seizures to once a month, then had it done again at age 41 (2003) and no seizures ever since! Volunteer at hospital now, where many nurses have said if they weren't with someone, they'd gladly date me. But single women laugh at the idea, expecting guys to have a car, good job, etc. Hoping to find someone real.
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Interests
Singing on stage in a Barbershop Quartet, or doing Home Repairs to feel needed and appreciated.
Singing on stage in a Barbershop Quartet, or doing Home Repairs to feel needed and appreciated.
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Journal
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Still in effect... If you're disabled, you're Not allowed to have kids.
July 2, 2008 5:57am
While many can't understand why I had to be "fixed" in Canada and can't get married, perhaps the most chilling situation exists in …
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Not allowed to Work... for Public Safety.
June 25, 2008 12:27am
Took a Job Training Program and got great marks, but nobody would hire me for having Epilepsy. Classed Unemployable for Public …
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Journal Entry for June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 2:29pm
Quite often I used the computer as a way to try and forget about my disability, family conflicts, abuse, etc and "pretend" I'm an …
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My Photo
June 20, 2008 10:13am
The Photo I have is a Button I was given by my Neurologist who went to a convention and brought a few home. I saw them on his bulletin …
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Hugbook
Cheers
Hi! I hope you had a Happy New Year's Eve! I hope 2009 will be an awesome year for you!
Snowman
Heres frosty, as I don't know much about where you are if you have snow or Christmas. Love ya sweetheart,Sue
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Superhero Status
Yes, you are my Sunshine. I remember it very well. You are my Superhero, for watching me. Love ya sweetheat, Sue
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Little Love
Sweetheart, just sending my love. Love ya and miss ya,Sue
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Kiss
Sweetheart, I wish you were here, as I know you would rub my sore mucles and joints, so I wouldn't be in such pain. Love ya honey, Sue
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Epilepsy & Seizures
Got sexually fixed as a teenager, then classed Unemployable for the safety of others. Had Brain Surgery in 1986 and 2003 to stop seizures. Doc compared it to tooth fillings that last 10-15 years. Eventually it'll need doing again.
Treatments
- Dilantin Working / Worked
- Ruined my teeth. Many deteriorated from the inside and broke off. I now have 6 fake ones.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- This was the best drug ever!!! Before surgery I was 2 or 3 seziures a day. But this drug took it down to once a week. Trigger - Anything that makes me sweat.
- Surgery, Brain Working / Worked
- MRI showed exactly where the seizures start in the brain. Had it removed and been seizure free ever since. Like taking the spark plug out of a Lawn Mower... it won't start.
- Tegretol Working / Worked
- Since I've had surgery, removing the cause of seizures, I want to reduce my med's to reduce the side effects, but Doc says "If it works, why fix it?"
Close Sexual Abuse
Sexually Abused by a Gay Caregiver. Told the police but No Witness, No Case. There's only services for women as they say men are the abusers. As my abuser was male, that proves it!
Treatments
- Anger Management Not Working
- Hitting a pillow doesnt work as it feels like its laughing and saying you cant hurt me.
- Group Therapy Not Working
- Learned you can't change how others treat you. That's their right, not yours. You can only change how you treat yourself.
- Leave Considering
- Thoughts of suicide to make it stop.
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Being asked to perform on stage gives me a feeling of importance, until my parents use it to confirm their Number 1 Rule... "Never speak unless you're spoken to".
Open Depression
Raped over and over for 4 years and nothing was done about it. Attempted suicide to make it stop. Counsellor said you can't change the way others choose to think. If I'm the one who's upset, then I'm the one who has to change.
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Use my music skills performing on stage as a self esteem booster.
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Told me to forget the past, as you can't change the past.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Most of the support I get is from friends I meet on the internet!
- Writing Working / Worked
- Parents found my stuff, read it, and shredded it so nobody finds out.
Open Shyness
Learned the hard way what happens when I try ask a woman out. She laughed and said "You're Kidding, Right?" then told all her friends and they all laughed. Never did that again!
Treatments
- DailyStrength Working / Worked
- Met others going through similar issues.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Learned you can't change the way other people think. You can only change the way you react.
- Singing Working / Worked
- I just sing words I've memorized. No need to think of what to say. Plus the audience is there to listen, not talk to the performers.
- Socializing Working / Worked
- Lots of music performances.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
Diagnosed with Epilepsy in 1970. Sexually abused by Gay Male Nurse who referred to me as fresh meat, but no witness, no case. No abuse counselling for male rape victims. Now out but classed unemployable for public safety. Also given a vasectomy so I can't have kids. All what others decided was best for me.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- I sing on stage in a Barbershop Quartet to make people see me as a performer, not an epileptic. Sometimes it works, but so many are worried I might have a seizure on stage, and recommend I don't do it... just in case!
Open Anxiety
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- I have Epilepsy, can't drive due to it, and don't have a job. But on the Positive side, I've got all the time in the world to go skiing, biking, hiking, etc while others have to wait until the weekend.
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