I was 13 years old, studying in standard eight when I had my first seizure. It happened after I hit my head and fell down. When I have a seizure I may fold my hands, spin my head and have a glazed look, which lasts for few seconds. After this everything is normal. With this disease it was very difficult to concentrate on my studies. Still I completed ny H S C ( 12 th grade ). The doctors suggested not stressing. My brain too much and hence I had to leave my studies. To completely cure this disease we took guidance from many doctors. According to them this was a disease, which could not be cured but kept under control by taking medicines. We tried our luck with homeopathy and ayurvedic treatment but these did not work. I am now on allopathic treatment.

My daily medicines are very costly and have side effects. These I have to accept it. Medicines alone do not help me. I find it necessary to do Yoga, have a proper sleep and diet and a right attitude towards life. Doing all this I am able to keep the seizures under control. I find that with my current medication I can do my work with dedication. Compared to a normal man I am slow in doing work but without anyone`s interference I can complete my work properly.

At present I have joined the support group of SAMMAN , which runs at the E-cell in Mumbai under the guidance of Dr.Pravina Shah. She and her associates help us in finding our inner strengths and abilities. This is not an easy job but their help makes it a lot easier.

I take my medicines regularly and am happy to say that today I can go anywhere independently. Financially too I am independent and this makes me very glad.

Source : Sharing Experiences of Epilepsy with You, Aug 28, 2004. Taiwan