Epilepsy and me.

My views on epilepsy and how it affects my life, just some insight on it. All explained in the video. Featuring actual footage of me having seizures and pictures from the hospital.
Thank you for watching, it really means a lot to me. Comment, rate, subscribe, all that good stuff.

A good group that is specifically about JME;
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/JuvenileMyoclonicEpilepsy/

A good site for information on all different types of seizures;
www.epilepsy.com

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[alamidblackcat]

thanks so much for the comment, I hope you continue what you started here you are probably reaching alot of people, I am sure you get rude comments too but way to be brave and stand tall for the cause. this is alot ot deal with as a young person.

[jennx3jenn]

@alamidblackcat thank you i keep on pushing and trying to promote awareness

[Thetruenihilus]

Epilepsy is a nightmare, I got in a car accident but not one doctor can back up why I really have seizures. They went away for years 4, then came back. Then turned into grand mals. So many I couldn't talk for like 3 hours straight. Honestly I can't wait until their is a CURE for all of us suffereing with seizures. Generalized or epileptic.

[jennx3jenn]

@Thetruenihilus november is epilepsy awareness month! gotta find a cure for all of us fighting, no one realizes how bad it is because it's not talked about. 1 in 100 have epilepsy 1 in 10 have a seizure withing their lifetime!

[wichitarick]

Thanks kid you made me laugh! Although i am older I have had g-mals for about 18 yrs. I think now I have tics,an aura my whole life. I have had well over a 1,000 g-mals. I have a 13 yr old daughter. I too feel the same as you EDUCATION is key & have NEVER been scared of this. It is harder for me now so i need to remember that I have same attitude as you . thanks have a great day. Rick Wichita Kansas. join E.com chat we have a good group there most of the time too.

[jennx3jenn]

@wichitarick thanks i'm going to try and get online more and keep things updated

[zer0frk]

-3

[zer0frk]

You gorgeous :]-3

[TheEpileptic1]

Awesome job on the video Jenn!

[Skating18ify]

You and I have something in common!! My favorite hobby is bowling though. I had many seizures in my life. And I was in the hospital for them when I was younger.

[sapphirezobi]

sweety don't worry you gotta be brave don't listen to the barking dogs just keep on moving I a[[reciate your spirit recently a girl lost her life cause of epileptic damage to her brain sadly :( God Bless you :)

[AcidReflux27]

I was diagnosed with tonic clonic seizures when I had my first grand mal in Jr. high. My parents tried to convince me to keep it a secret until the day I had a seizure and drove off of a cliff. You and your family are very strong, and you don't know how many people videos like this will help.

[epicawesomesauceguy]

I want to know.

What does it feel like to have a seizure

[arng31]

You are a lovely, strong & smart young lady. I am impressed with you and what you did for us with out and those with Epilepsy. I hope you know God will not give you anything you are not strong enough to handle. I think that you have found something in yourself to help teach others of how to handle Eiplepsy and teach those who have no idea what it is. Well stay strong and God Bless

[TheChriscrosbie]

Jenn, you are fantastic! Thanks for showing everyone what epilepsy is like for you. It has a whole range of symptoms that can be misunderstood for other things like mental illness, addiction, etc. It's especially hard for teens,who just want to be like everyone else at this stage in life, so kudos to you for doing your own thing and educating the public. People with seizures need to talk about it and improve understanding. I know I'll never be cured, but it doesn't stop me.

[temptationswings29]

much fucking respect to you, i am all too familiar with this!