This Can't Be Happening to Me!, Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy

Download or read book This Can't Be Happening to Me!, Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy written by Sandra Healey and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of 62, as an academic, successful career-woman and sought-after consultant in the disability sector, Sandy was struck down by what were, at the time, described as "episodes." No one knew for nearly a year what she was suffering from. It was a terrifying time. Sandy lived alone and was dependent on herself for her living. Soon, she couldn't work any longer and she suffered from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Eventually diagnosed with Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy, This Can't Be Happening To Me! is the story of what happened to author Sandy Healey over a two-year period. It covers factual information for others who may travel the same road, but also deals with personal highs and lows and is, at times, tragic and at others, funny. Join Sandy on her personal journey as she aspires to prevent others with Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy from experiencing her nightmares.