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Well done Shiree, you have made a fab recovery to be driving your truck full time. I struggle to drive for an hour or so! Happy 1st anni-versary and here is to things getting even better xx Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Mollie, I must say I completely agree with all on here. My mum is suffering from depression and shows outward signs by heaving and tapping her legs etc. No endof people have commented on how recovered i am in comparison to her cos she shows outwrad symptoms! Then want to live with the tiredness, emotions and headaches etc that comes with our lives. Sami- I was exactly the same when I found out that that a friend had dies of a brain haem,even though he wasn't a great friend, I was devaststated. a) it was close to home and I just couldn't cope with the emotions. We have to think of all our great friends here for real understanding support Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Mollie, I really feel for you. Try and concentrate on yourself so that you can get better and look after yourself. It is only you that counts. Big hugs Laura xx

It rang and still rings bells with me too! Especially seen as I only got the 1 counsellor appt before she escaped my phone calls and I gave up! Laura

Jane - I have sent you a pm Laura xx

Hi Kate, Welcome to this wonderful family xx May this web site help you and give you lots of support and advice to aid your dads recovery. I too was coiled but have never had a fit since. It has been discussed before though I remember. If you use the search button at the top of the screen and type epilepsy you will see a list of times it has been mentioned before and you will be able to see all the posts listed. I just had a quick look for you and there seems to be plenty of people mentioned them before. Hope this helps- if you need any more help to navigate round the search facility then shout- more than willing to help Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Donna, I wouldn't say it was an obsession, I would say you was following the hospitals advice. I carry a drink with me most days when I'm out too especially at football etc incase I get dizzy and then I try and take my mind off of it by drinking! Laura xx

Donna- How much was you drinking then for the doc to say that?? Or was it the drink (lager etc) that he took a dislike to the quantities!! I only have normal coffee at my mums because I keep forgetting to buy a jar at decaff!!! They even have decaff for me at work! Love and hugs Laura xx

Jess- do you have de-caff coffee? I have de-caff coffee and still get lots of headaches! Laura xx

Hi Vivienne, Just to let you know you are not alone. I cry at the smallest of things, work, home, because I have a headache you name it I cry! I even have friends and family who ring me to tell me what programmes they hope i've taped and not watched so that I can cry to them on a stronger day rather than a normal day! They all know how bad i am! Sorry tp waffle on but tears are part of an everyday existence now! I did use to be quite an emotional person anyway but nothing like I am now. Hope this helps Laura xx

Hi Mo Welcome to this fab site, keep asking questions, there is normally someone who can answer!! Love and hugs Laura xx

I said that mine happens to be the leg that had the coils in too- how interesting that we are agreeing and finding a common consensus among a few of us! Laura xx

I seem to drop things too when really tired or dizzy. I also misjudge distances like Janet and end up with wierd bruises! Love and hugs Laura xx

Evening Dawn, Welcome to BTG, hope this website gives you as much support and advice as it gives me. I was coiled but unfortunately know nothing about coils compacting. Hoping you can get all the answers that you need soon. You know where we are if you want to talk or ask questions Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Caroline, I'm nearly 2 and a half years on and yes I still get weak legs. It tends to be the leg that that used to put the coils in that is worst. The consultant told me that it could be an after effect of the operation because me leg had took a lot of bruising and the consultant also said that my other leg would try and compensate and thats why I have problems with that. It is worse first thing in the morning and when i'm tired though. Hope this helps a bit Love and hugs Laura xx

I've just looked on my aol homepage but I must be blind or its changed! Will look into it over the weekend! Laura xx

Hi Vivienne, I've got life insurance too but no they don't know. Where did you read that?? Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Kaantay I'm so so sorry to hear your sad news. Sending you lots of love and hugs in abundance. I know it won't help much but we are all here for you, try and remember that. Laura xx

Hi Penny, Yes there is no way I could work with secondary children, they are loud enough at 5! It is odd with concerts as well, i am now better at music concerts than I was before, beforeI would complain if they were too loud even if they were my favourite artist, now I think that I may never have seen them again had things turned out different so i just try and get rest before and after! LOve and hugs Laura PS Bet showaddywaddy will be fab!

Hi Penny, Can I be nosey what did you do in a school? I was a primary school teacher and there are a few of us on here with an education background. Its strange I have no problems with the tv etc but I find it really hard to concentrate at work etc when people are buzzing round the office. I am the same in the pub etc, if there are 2 or 3 peopel I can cope but any more i've no chance! But I can go to music concerts -how strange! I'm just an oddbod obviously Laura xx

Hi Steve This is the form I filled in: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dr ... dition=Web Hope this is ok- the guidance notes are there too Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Penny, Welcome to BTG, you are so positive and have such a great outlook on life. Does it not really worry you when we have snow/hail etc, I think it would me. Hope you get the advice and support I have here and are happy to have 'met' us all. Ask any questions, I'm sure someone will have some advice. Love and hugs Laura

Hi Deborah Welcome to BTG, you have had a rough time lately. This website is full of advice and support and I'm sure you will make so many lifelong friends. What you experiencing is normal for the first year etc and I must say I'm just over 2 years and emotions are still much worse for me. Stay smiling Love and hugs Laura

Hi Vivienne Welcome to BTG- it makes you wonder doesn't it why optician didn't spot more of a problem! Anyway stick with us, this website is full of advice and support. I have made lots of great friends xx love and hugs Laura xx

Welcome Lauren, As i've just said to your dad, feel free to ask as many questions as you want and hopefully someone will have the answer. Your mum sounds like she is doing well. It is a long process though xx This is a fantastic place full of lots of support and advice- stay with us, we will try and help you through Love and hugs Laura xx