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Do any of these sensations sound familiar to you?
Suddenly you're sweating, flushed, become pale or have goosebumps.
Your stomach feels queasy, like you're going to puke.
There's a foreboding or fear that something awful is about to happen.
You feel like a mess emotionally.
Maybe you feel an odd sensation, like a gentle breeze, buzzing or ringing sounds.
Voices that aren't really there, a nasty taste in your mouth, weird smells, visual distortions.
You feel like you have zoom eyeballs.
Visual and spatial perceptions are off. (Sort of like "Alice in Wonderland" except this is NOT wonderful!)
There's a distortion of time.
Maybe like an out-of-body experience.
Déjà vu. You've been here before.
You're seeing people and places or experiencing events from the past. Yet, new places and things seem familiar – as if they've happened before.
Or maybe it's the other way around.
You're uncomfortable with your surroundings and things that are familiar to you.
Well-known places may suddenly seem strange.
It's an aura, right?
Are you going crazy?
Are you imagining things?
You're probably having a Simple Partial Seizure.
(I know, I was blown away, too!)
The aura IS the seizure.
An aura is actually a small seizure itself — one that has not spread into an observable seizure that impairs consciousness and your ability to respond.
You don't lose consciousness.
In other words, something is going on in your brain.
But it isn't spreading.
Sometimes this abnormal electrical activity tapers off.
At other times, it spreads and leads to severe seizures.
Auras can occur as a warning that a bigger seizure is about to happen.
And sometimes they can occur just by themselves.
A way to distinguish between the two is if you have no movement at all, then it's considered an aura.
If you have actual movement, then it's considered a Simple Partial Seizure.
One person describing her auras said "The sensation is kind of like lighting a firework that turns out to be a dud.
The fuse starts hissing, but then instead of the firework going off (i.e. having a full blow seizure) it just fades and stops after about 10-15 seconds."
What are YOUR experiences?
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It is so hard to describe the feelings of an aura with words but you've done it so well. I recently compared it to living in a dream & having the aura before an aura (if there was such a thing) for hours on end.
Comment by Elizabeth Blood — January 24, 2019 @ 12:03 PM
Well, you know. Sometimes auras end up in full-blown seizures. And sometimes they just fizzle out.
(Although they can last for what seems like hours.)
I guess yours was a "fizzle"?
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 12:28 PM
Oh boy! At one point I was wearing a heart monitor that indicated over 100 of the flushing, increased heart rate type aruas a day. This was before I was diagnosed. My auras kept changing the weird feeling in my belly, feeling like I was going to pass out, my vision getting weird, and on. Diagnosis, medications but… Then the absence seizures came, how the heck did I get here? And I started loosing control of my bladder. Mega doses of meds, weight gain, finger nails started to detach, hair has a cool new wave. Laser brain surgery. Now I can't stand noise or light and you'd think I have PTSD the way I jump.
I am worried the ringing in my ear is an aura, the twitching and occasional kick. Ehh. However mega dose of epilepsy med is decreased and my finger nails reattached and i'm Losing weight.
Comment by Marie — January 24, 2019 @ 12:13 PM
WOW! What horrible symptoms. They must have been awful!
As for the ringing in your ears, it might be tinnitus, which I know, can be painful.
Noise and light sensitivities are both triggers.
However, I'm glad your med load was decreased, but sorry it had to be something as drastic as laser surgery.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 12:37 PM
I experience nausea and sudden warmth all over my body.
Comment by Wendy Cundiff — January 24, 2019 @ 12:49 PM
The nausea is enough to make me sick. Literally.
I'm so sorry, Wendy.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 1:17 PM
SUPER! I'm glad you've found a solution!
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 1:14 PM
WOW. I've been having a strange sensation in right my ear for the longest time. I've had it checked out and there is no problem with my ear. I must mention this at my next neuro appointment. Who knows? It could be an aura. I used to think I didn't have auras before my focal unawares, except on occasion deja vu, but I'll be tracking this strange ear thing to see if it corresponds to my seizures.
Comment by Donna Jones — January 24, 2019 @ 2:01 PM
Donna, technically, epilepsy and tinnitus are both caused by overly excitable nerve cells. But in some people this braking system doesn't work, and the nerves run amok, signaling so much that the brain gets overloaded and has a seizure (epilepsy) or hears phantom ringing (tinnitus).
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 2:40 PM
Some of this sounds like my experiences with low blood sugar. I eat and it goes away. When I was on a seizure med that wasn't working I wouldn't feel this, I'd just go right into tonic clonics. I do still have seconds of deja vu, no other symptoms, and they leave right away. They are different than when they would be a precursor to seizures. I've had these all my life. I think this type of experience is how they got their non-medical name
Comment by Andrea — January 24, 2019 @ 2:27 PM
Well, I'm glad you're controlling your blood sugar. It can be a culprit for so many nasty things.
As for deja vu, I know from my personal experience that I experienced it only when I used to have my seizures.
Once my seizures were controlled (10+ years), it seems to have gone away.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 2:44 PM
Wow so similar! There's a foreboding fear that something awful is about to happen.
No fun. 😦
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 4:13 PM
I usually get them in the mornings upon awakening, but I can get during the daytime too. I get the metallic smell and an out-of-body detachment from my head feeling. They usually don't last very long and I try and get to someplace to sit or lay quiet if I can. Sometimes I will feel out of sorts the whole day. I can get confused and lost, and say or do things I would never normally do and can't seem to control. Would you consider those Simple Partial Seizures?
Comment by Regina Lovelace — January 24, 2019 @ 5:20 PM
Yes, I would.
An aura is actually a simple partial seizure that either morphs into a full seizure, in time. Or, sometimes, it just fizzles.
For me, the metallic taste would signify an on-coming seizure, but no two people are alike.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 5:50 PM
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 24, 2019 @ 6:42 PM
Ohhh Auras,,, In many cases, I can almost predict the next forthcoming imminent grandmal seizure from the frequency of every occasional disorientation, confusion, stomach & nostril's sensetional feelings, looming around for few days before the "main event", another grandmal seizure.
And then, going through laser test for eyeglasses in Optometrist's office, feeling the whole world is turning upside down at the speed of a light in the middle of the eye exam, I was fortunate enough to have few seconds to utter a few words,,,"Oh no, I'm going to have a seizure", warning the Optometrist & end up in a hospital emergency room.
Thanks to the story recounted to me by my Optometrist few days later, I learned the hard way that sharp bright lights are additional cause to my grand mal seizures, triggering & expediting the auras of my seizures faster than ordinary day.
Ever since, I take precautions & avoid bright lights & prevent another seizure from striking again.
In the end, I may end up wearing dark glasses to avoid the bright lights that are triggering my auras & seizures.
Comment by BahreNegash Eritrea — January 24, 2019 @ 11:32 PM
Bright lights are definitely a trigger. And a form of reflex photosensitive epilepsy.
If you have photosensitive epilepsy, certain types of flickering or flashing light may incite a seizure.
The trigger could be exposure to television screens due to the flicker or rolling images, computer monitors, certain video games or TV broadcasts containing rapid flashes, even alternating patterns of different colors, in addition to intense strobe lights.
And surprisingly, seizures may be triggered by natural light, such as sunlight, especially when shimmering off water, even sun flickering through trees or through the slats of Venetian blinds.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 9:26 AM
My son has complex partial seizures that he can walk during. He told me that he feels like something is after him and he needs to get away from it. Which this cause a whole bunch of other problems. Like he will leave the house trying to get away from this, he will push us if we try to stop him before he gets to the convulsing part and some time he will randomly throw stuff as he is going into the seizure. Would there be any way possible to help the brain to relax during this time during an Aura? Is there anything that would help like maybe listening to relaxing music or something? We just have to stay out of his way until he drops in convulsions.
Comment by Barbara — January 25, 2019 @ 12:04 AM
Is your son on Keppra? Because it sounds like classic Keppra rage.
I think this aggressive behavior needs to be addressed by re-evaluating his meds with his neurologist.
And perhaps, even therapy.
An anxiety med may help, but I'm no doc.
However, I do know they help me.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 9:16 AM
We took him off all meds. as nothing helped but made more side affects. On 12 pills a day he was still having a lot of seizures. He tried all kinds of meds. but I would not agree to kreppin as I heard of the rage with it. One time on transport they gave it to him just to make sure he didn't have a seizure driving to another hospital.
One treatment of that didn't do anything to him. Normally when we have to call 911 they give him versed to get him out of the seizure otherwise it seemed he wouldn't come out of it. The aura, and the seizure together seems to last a good hour.
We put him on cbd oil only and low carb diet. He did very well for 6 months then recently. He felt like he could handle college but the first day right after just one class…with no pressure to do test or even home work…he was there just to listen and give it a try, he ended up in the ER for a very big seizure. He walked out side unresponsive to us in the very very cold no shirt no shoes ended up having an asthma attack during the seizure and then again later that day after getting home from the ER we had to go back. Due to another asthma attack. I never knew someone could have an asthma attack during a seizure. He hasn't had asthma for years, since he was 8 he is now 20.
But I have read that in the aura state throwing things is something people do. Also wondering off is something some people do. Feeling fear is something people feel. But like I said when I asked him about it he said it is not actually fear he feels he feels like something is after him and he needs to get away. I just wish we could find a way to stop that feeling/aura.
My son wants to go to be a Pastor to help people but with this kinds of aura and seizures I don't think that would work. But we will keep trying to find a way to help his aura so maybe want he does can be more controlled. Would you think since each person has different aura that maybe it is what they are putting in to their minds. Like my son likes watching wrestling and playing video games where he has to escape. My thought would be to at least try to put good things in his mind for the most part, like relaxing music, less violent games and shows. It would be nice if there was a study or research on this idea. Like why do some people get happy during the seizure/aura why some feel fear and so on.
Comment by Barbara — January 25, 2019 @ 6:19 PM
I'm NOT quite sure if the whole episode is related to the side effects of my medications but your son sounds like what I go through sometimes,,, hallucinating, suffocating, looming & walking aimlessly around, disorienting experience, before I end up going back to normal ordinary day like nothing ever happened or have another grandmal seizure.
You would NOT believe me if I tell you, I got arrested & banned from visiting the County Public Library, during & because of these occasional epileptic episodes. You would NOT believe I got handcuffed to the ambulance & hospital bed during one of these episodes, until my friend walked into the Hospital & warned the ER doctor for Medical Malpractice.
And going through these ordeals, I've no idea nor recollection of what's going on, until being told by the people around me, during these episodes.
The whole episode feels like a bad dream.
Therefore, your son is not alone, I can understand your/his frustrating conditions.
I learned INTERFERING in the middle of the whole episode, may end up being more agitating & counter productive.
Best Wishes!
Comment by BahreNegash Eritrea — January 25, 2019 @ 11:52 AM
Thank goodness for your friend!
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 12:59 PM
Sorry to hear what you are having to go through. I worry about things like that happening to my son. He is 20 now. We go everywhere with him so we can let people know he is having a seizure and not crazy, or mad. We also let people know not to touch him in this state as he will defend him self and run off. We try not to touch him until we see him start to stagger around then we help him to the ground and just gently push him back down if he tries to get up. He will try to get back up even if he is convulsing at the time and fall back down. We have a dog trained to lay across him to keep him down if we are not there by some chance.
We have been in Dick sporting goods when he went into a seizure walked around in a confused unresponsive state. He was trying to figure out how to get out of the store but couldn't. This was a store he goes to a lot. He did knock a Christmas tree over and the worker went to confront him. I informed him my son was in a seizure and not to touch him. He just said then get him out of here. I said I'm trying. Finally my son could recognize I was telling him to follow me and I showed him where the door was and we went to our car. He continued to convulse/shake there and then came out of it not as tired as normal.
One time when we called 911 the emt said he wasn't in a seizure but yet my son could not respond to him and was lightly shaking. You could tell he was confused and couldn't respond. The emt said that isn't a seizure I said then what is it then. He had no answers and refused to give my son versed to stop the seizure. Which seems like the only thing that will stop it. But once he touched my son and my son pushed him away he gave it to him. Then by time we got to the ER my son was coming out of the seizure and talking to us. Any way because of that I now have a letter from my son's doctor saying if my son is in a confused, irritated and unresponsive state to treat his seizure. I have had to show it to them one time since.
Also when my son walks off in a seizure I call for EMTs and police officers. The police have been very helpful and been there to back us up by letting us tell them what to do. And that is don't touch him unless we have to prevent him from injuring him self like walking out in front of traffic. Then we would need help keeping him down until he starts to convulse. I just worry about what would happen if happens in a crowded place. Or not in his home town. Life is so risky for people who suffer with complex partial seizures and aura (simple seizures) that have the feeling of fear or being chased by something. Good luck to you. CBD oil has helped for 6 months on no meds we are hoping this seizure was a one time break through while on it.
Comment by Barbara — January 25, 2019 @ 6:40 PM
I'm glad that you've found a (partial?) solution and hope CBD oil helps heal both you and your son.
You've been through hell and certainly deserve some reprieve.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 10:31 PM
Ever since I've learned to wear a MEDICAL ALERT CARD like a chain/necklace to avoid any unwanted wrong attention & unnecessary misunderstanding, when I have auras or petite mal seizures, I felt more confident to overcome the next episode with less dramatic trouble than the few I had been through before.
Therefore, I suggest your son wear MEDICAL ALERT CARD on him, defining his medical condition (Epilepsy/Seizure) & Emergency contact number, to make him feel more safe & independent to carry on with his life, without demanding & consuming your constant supervision.
While your concerns for the wellbeing of your son is understandable, your son may want to fly with his own wings some day.
Comment by BahreNegash Eritrea — January 26, 2019 @ 6:43 AM
Re: Medical Alert Cards: Here's some important information about the Medical Alert Foundation. http://www.medicalert.org/
Medics recognize it and you can change your information, when needed. (Like if your meds change.) They also know whom to contact, especially if you end up in the hospital. The price for membership is just $30 a year. And if you have an "Advance Directive," they will include it with your information — FREE.
Another life-saving option is the Medical Text ID https://www.hopepaige.com/text-id.aspx a powerful Medical ID in case of emergency. It assigns a unique personal identification number (PIN) that is displayed on a wallet card, key chain, sticker or snap-on device that can be worn on clothing. The PIN is linked to an online account that you can set up on your secure iB Web site. Your online account has information about who you are, what medications and allergies you have and up to ten emergency contacts.
A new and clever entry is SquID Squares. SquIDs connect to to your online medical profile and optionally alert emergency contacts by text and/or by email. An EMT or medical care provider can access your medical profile by scanning the QR on the front of the SquID with one of the thousands of FREE apps or by going to the URL found on the back of the SquID. The subscription to the online medical profile is FREE for life. No monthly or yearly fees, ever! Myidsquare.com/products/squid-squares
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 26, 2019 @ 9:38 AM
Yes- a beautiful description! Had this only been presented years ago, I could have shared the facts with the neurologist, but was too young to really understand it all. I do recall (slightly) when I was little, I'd be talking to my mother, (then have a 'spell') and she asked me if I had a tummy ache- so I'd always be saying, "Mommy, I got gas…………………..".
Well, regardless, it is refractory- but is still a good description of the spells I have. Thank you!
Comment by Karen — January 25, 2019 @ 12:24 AM
Glad it was able to help you define and understand your aura better.
As you say, if only you had known.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 9:18 AM
I only had two auras in my life, the second one led to a tonic/clonic. I was put immediately on Keppra and have been fine since. My auras start with me feeling tipsy, even though I've had nothing to drink. Then it turns visual, where things seem to be speeding past me like in the movies, they blur as they go by. Then I start seeing a ton of images flash into my mind, and I'm seeing everything except what I know I'm supposed to be seeing. It's like a kaleidoscope of images.
My son's are different. He has the foreboding/doomed feeling. He get emotional. Sounds are different to him… like a fan that he hears every day suddenly sounds like it slows down and gets louder. His vision gets a little impaired… he described looking at his paved driveway and it looked like it was wavy like a magic carpet.
I used to experience deja vu a LOT as a child, but never had seizures. And he and I both experience "Alice in Wonderland" type episodes as children, way before the auras or seizures began. So I think there may be signs for some people in our childhood that we're prone to epilepsy, we just haven't hit our threshold yet?
Comment by Theresa — January 25, 2019 @ 10:06 AM
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (Micropsia)
Children with Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (or AIWS) feel that their body is changing, because of migraines and headaches.
They don't just see themselves changing in size, though, but they also see other people, animals and objects look larger or smaller than they actually are.
They can also feel that their hearing and sense of touch have changed.
Like what happens to Alice in the beginning of the book, some people with epilepsy who also have AIWS can feel like they are falling down a hole…
Children are the most affected by Alice in Wonderland Syndrome.
Most of the effects occur in the dark, where they feel the most scared.
Oddly enough, some cough syrup ingredients might cause AIWS.
Other causes for AIWS in children are Epstein-Barr Virus and Mononucleosis (or Mono for short).
Most times, the symptom will last for only one month.
And although it's unlikely, adults are able to get Alice in Wonderland Syndrome as well.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 10:25 AM
Mine were never associated with a headache or cough medicine, and lasted into my early 20s. I've done lots of reading on this and there are several studies linking epilepsy to AIWS. "AiWS can be caused by abnormal amounts of electrical activity causing abnormal blood flow in the parts of the brain that process visual perception and texture. Nuclear medical techniques using technetium, performed on patients during episodes of Alice in Wonderland syndrome, have demonstrated that AiWS is associated with reduced cerebral perfusion in various cortical regions (frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital), both in combination and in isolation. It has been hypothesized that any condition resulting in a decrease in perfusion of the visual pathways or visual control centers of the brain may be responsible for the syndrome. For example, one study used single photon emission computed tomography to demonstrate reduced cerebral perfusion in the temporal lobe in patients with AiWS.[25] Other theories exist that suggest the syndrome is a result of unspecific cortical dysfunction (e.g. from encephalitis, epilepsy, decreased cerebral perfusion), or reduced blood flow to other areas of the brain."
I always experienced it trying to fall asleep… I felt as though when I was lying in my bed, that my bed was huge and I was super tiny and sort of sinking into my bed. My son said his felt like he was Popeye, and that just his forearms were huge. Strange feelings indeed, just as most auras are.
Comment by Theresa — January 25, 2019 @ 11:44 AM
Wow, Theresa! You really know your stuff!
And yes, I don't think I would trade one aura for another.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 1:19 PM
I have had auras for nearly 30 years only rarely leading to complex partial seizures. An aura for me would come in the form of a flashing light or distorted vision. I just know something is up. Luckily they are well controlled so I don't get many.
Comment by clearskiescamino — January 25, 2019 @ 6:29 PM
Photosenitivity is a reflex action and can be a trigger for any type of seizure.
If you have photosensitive epilepsy, certain types of flickering or flashing light may incite a seizure.
The trigger could be exposure to television screens due to the flicker or rolling images, computer monitors, certain video games or TV broadcasts containing rapid flashes, even alternating patterns of different colors, in addition to intense strobe lights.
And surprisingly, seizures may be triggered by natural light, such as sunlight, especially when shimmering off water, even sun flickering through trees or through the slats of Venetian blinds.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 10:36 PM
My neuro told me in 2009 that my auras were seizures in their own right, yet nobody else EVER believed me.
Come to think of it, when I was first diagnosed I had 3 auras. I kept telling the technicians "no, wait, that's not what happens to me."
I never put it all together before.
Comment by xlsmft — January 25, 2019 @ 10:10 PM
Well, if this helped you in any way, I'm very happy.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 10:37 PM
Sound o to familiar i have these,i am 38 years old and still age 14 I was diagnosed with petit mal seizures that were hereditary…these auras come n go sometimes several a week & other times once twice a month..hate the feeling they give me hard to describe but they arent fun at all!! 😔
Comment by Jeanette Fry — January 25, 2019 @ 10:30 PM
Some say they feel, the aura is worse than the seizures themselves! 😦
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 25, 2019 @ 10:38 PM
In my opinion the auras are actually worse…since I was taking off meds over 10 years ago my anger rages have gotten worse my auras make me wanna get away from everyone and noises etc and seems like if I am around someone when one comes on it seems to make my auras worse or stronger shall I say…I get emotional,quesy and very tired and drowsy….
Comment by Jeanette Fry — January 26, 2019 @ 12:34 PM
I think that there are many who would agree that the auras are worse than seizures.
Nonetheless, I'm sorry you have to go through all those horrible conflicting feelings. 😦
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 26, 2019 @ 3:54 PM
Hi I have just had what I know to be some kind of seizure but felt that what I was experiencing would not be thought of by the hospital doctor to be one. As well as twitches and jerks (diagnosed J Myoclonic in 1982) I had a high pitched noise in my ear, the stomach ache and a strong sense that it was a seizure – small one – which would lead to a Tonic Clonic. I now have a name for it and proof. Anyone else experienced something like this Squirrel 37
Comment by squirrel37 — January 26, 2019 @ 6:14 AM
I used to get a strong metallic taste in my mouth, signifying that a seizure was coming.
I've heard about people having ringing in their ears.
But, just as there are all types of seizures, there are also many different types of auras.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 26, 2019 @ 9:35 AM
Hi Phyllis Thanks I wasn't too sure about telling my GP as I felt kind of stupid Thanks for telling me that you've heard about the ringing in my ears. Actually I do have ringing in my ears from time to time but I thought it was something to do with Tinititus even though I have not worked in a noisy environment. I am going to tell my GP as I am sick of hospital doctors telling me how I feel.
Anyone had a hospital doctor tell you there is nothing wrong with you just because you do not have loads of seizures? I have lost all respect of the medical profession I can only trust my GP.
Can I also ask anyone about their experiences while taking sodium valproate. I'm from the UK so I don't know the company who manufactures it. Thanks Debbie
Comment by squirrel37 — January 26, 2019 @ 8:59 PM
Apparently, Sodium Valproate is manufactured all over the world, because it is generic. I even found a listing for India!
Best known as Convulex, Depakote, Epilim, and Stavzor, it was initially produced by AHFS/Drugs.com
The most common side effects of Sodium Valproate include feeling sick or shaky, an upset stomach, feeling sleepy and weight gain.
If you develop a severe stomach ache, sickness and vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), or unusual bruising or bleeding see your doctor straight away.
As far as hospital doctors not believing anything is wrong with you, remember, they're strangers.
They have no history with you and know zero about your body.
So the very best they can do is guess and hope they get it right!
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 26, 2019 @ 10:24 PM
I get super nauseous before a seizure. Sometimes just by itself. This post has been very helpful. I thought I was going crazy. I taste blood too if it's going to be a bad seizure
Comment by Jennifer — January 28, 2019 @ 9:55 PM
I think the feeling of feeling nauseous before having a seizure is pretty common.
But tasting blood, I've never heard of. That must be awful. 😦
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 29, 2019 @ 9:59 AM
I used to get that metallic taste also and drool a little. Kind of embarrassing.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 29, 2019 @ 10:10 AM
FYI, Depakote was one of the most horrible medications I've ever been on, and I've tried very many.
Comment by skolly9 — January 29, 2019 @ 8:52 PM
I can believe it. 😦
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 29, 2019 @ 8:56 PM
Hi FYI What was Depakote (sodium valproate to me- I'm from UK) like for you? Did you come off it straightaway or wouldn't your neuro let you.
I eventually took this med for 30 years as I was seizure free Or the medical hospital doctors thought so as they did not ask me what side effects I was getting after the increase to 800mg. I would really like to know how long you took it for.
Hospital doctors just see that the person is seizure free and think that you should stay on it. These medical practitioners did not ask me how I felt just wrote down those side effects you get that is common to all AEDs. Never asked me how my life has been like. These neuros are so arrogant.
Comment by squirrel37 — January 31, 2019 @ 1:00 PM
You may think that 800mg is not a lot but it is how the drug reacts to the individual. The level of the AED must be ignored as written in many reports seen on the internet. Very easily found on the web.
Comment by squirrel37 — January 31, 2019 @ 1:04 PM
As you say they do not know of a person's health but hospital doctors have access to a person's medical records so they know of the person's medical history. AND consultants who are actually specialists in Epilepsy know of the side effects of these medications so are supposed to know what these side effects have on a person's body otherwise what are the exams for that they have taken to be a neurologist?
Comment by squirrel37 — January 30, 2019 @ 12:23 PM
I don't think they necessarily have access to your records. Especially in an emergency situation.
I know that when I went to the ER in status, they just did what they could until my neuro came the next day.
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — January 30, 2019 @ 12:34 PM
I bet it's a very controversial issue & I'm sure many patients would probably think about violation of their privacy but I think to prevent & avoid any misdiagnosing, guessing, confusion, misunderstanding, delay & risk in emergency treatment of the unconscious patients knocked out due to seizures, I think ALL neurologists should be legally required to provide MEDICAL ALTER CARDS for their patients to wear like a badge or carry on in their wallets, consisting of the patients name, address, medical record number, prescription list, emergency contact number,,,.
I think, simplifying the access to the patients information, identification, medical records & immediate condition of the patient in need of emergency medical treatment may help to expedite the cure of the patient, with out potentially misdiagnosing the patient's condition & delaying the cure for patients.
What do you think of the idea that the Neurologists should be legally required to provide MEDICAL ALERT CARD for the patients to wear, when the Neurologists are prescribing the patients medications?
It would be great to read your opinion.
Thank you.
Comment by BahreNegash Eritrea — January 31, 2019 @ 11:11 PM
That's actually what the Medical Alert Foundation does. http://www.medicalert.org/
Medics recognize it and you can change your information, when needed.
(Like if your meds change.)
They also know whom to contact, especially if you end up in the hospital.
There's a hitch here, though.
The price for membership is $30 a year.
Another life-saving option is the Medical Text ID https://www.hopepaige.com — a powerful Medical ID, in case of emergency.
It assigns a unique personal identification number (PIN) that is displayed on a wallet card, key chain, sticker or snap-on device that can be worn on clothing.
The PIN is linked to an online account that you can set up on your secure website.
Your online account has information about who you are, what medications and allergies you have and up to ten emergency contacts.
But, like the Medical Alert Foundation ID, it too costs a fee.
Imagine having such information for free?
I vote you, Gerry, for President! 🙂
Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — February 1, 2019 @ 12:48 AM
Thank you for your inspiring vote, endorsing me for president but I'm not sure Donald Trump is going to evacuate & leave the Presidential Office for me, anytime soon.
Thereforefor I'll just have to wait for a phone call from Donald Trump to see if he likes your idea. 😄😄😄
In any case what comes to my mind is, if Banks have easy access to public records & the patients credit history, why shouldn't the hospitals have easy access to the medical history/records of the patients in desperate need of emergency medical treatment?
I would think, there has to be a way for the Ambulance emergency technicians & hospital Doctors to have easy access to the unconscious seizing Patients medical records to avoid any misdiagnosis & delay providing competent medical treatment.
In an information age, where infinite documents, files & records are available at your finger tips & can easily be found by searching in the Interenet, the medical records & background of unconscious patients desperately needing emergency medical treatment should NOT be made difficult to the medical personnel curing the unconscious patients.
Let's hope, the hospital industry & healthcare establishments take the responsibility of curing the patients
an ultimate devine obligation, heed the plight of the patients & maintain a national database where all the emergency personnel "trearting & curing unconscious patients", can easily have access to the medical records of the patients in their emergency rooms.
Comment by BahreNegash Eritrea — February 1, 2019 @ 4:22 PM
Yes. Isn't it strange.
Even Goggle and Facebook (and whoever else) knows all about you.
But medical personnel don't know a blessed thing.
Perhaps if you Twittered to Mr. Trump, you might get a reply! 🙂
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In the last few months I'm finding on a show that I warcg it's like a repeat I've even asked on the fb group of it but they say it is new nor repeated does anyone else have this?
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I don't think I understand your question? 😦
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No, it's not necessarily "psychological".
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According to the report, the most popular colors for cars across the globe are achromatic colors like white, black, gray and silver. These colors account for almost 80 percent of the cars produced across the world, with white proving to be the most popular color. Over 25 percent of the vehicles in North America and almost one third of the vehicles in Europe are white. It is even more popular in Asia-Pacific with more than 50 percent of the vehicles being white. In 2018, silver became slightly less popular than in the previous year.
When it comes to other color shades, the color that is most in demand is blue, followed by red. These chromatic colors are generally more popular in the case of vehicles that are smaller in size, like compact and subcompact cars. When it comes to larger vehicles, chromatic colors are less popular and colors like black and white were among the top colors.
In 2018, achromatic shades were the most popular colors in the North American market, and accounted for about 75 percent of market production. Among the achromatic white was the most popular one. In addition to the achromatic shades, consumers continued to show interest in red, specifically when it came to their pickups and sports cars. The demand for blue colored cars was about the same when compared to the previous year.
In the past decade, crossover utility vehicles (CUV) have become really popular in North America. These vehicles offer motorists the convenience and safety of bigger sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with the fuel efficiency of smaller cars. In this segment, white is the most popular color, with black and grey coming second and third respectively. Other popular colors among car buyers were blues and reds.
"In coating large surfaces for the CUV segment, the industry looks to bring a suitable visual expression of the vehicle's perceived use and link it to the brand image," said Paul Czornij, head of Automotive Color Design for BASF North America.
BASF's Coatings division constantly keeps tabs on the latest trends in materials and colors and on the basis of this information, predicts which colors will play a key role in the future automotive market. Each year, the designers of the company's Coatings division create Automotive Color Trends, an innovative collection of 65 new colors. This collection of colors is based on extensive research and in-depth analysis of global trends and cultural shifts that are likely to influence automotive colors three to five years into the future.
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Sales Campaign Ideas to Prevent Falling into the National Day Trap
Let's face it. We have all been there. We have been a bit lazy with our content and have referred to the National Day calendar to come up with some loosely related content to fire up sales campaign ideas with a timely hook.
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news … or maybe good news, for those of you who are like me and sigh when you see a mismatched leap onto the national day bandwagon. But, the days when you could get away with this slightly sloppy marketing tactic have gone.
It is time to chalk those sales campaign ideas up as 'experience' and go back to promoting your business and its values in a way that really resonates with your audience.
In this blog, we go through five steps to wean you off the National Day calendar to keep your sales campaign ideas unique to you and relevant to your target audience.
Five steps to sales campaign success:
Step 1. Who are you?
If you do not know what your business does, what you offer, the company's values and how you want to be perceived, it is no surprise that National Days are a tactic of choice.
This is because all of the above points are crucial to know inside and out before you put any content, marketing or sales plan together. Your, stakeholders, staff and any third parties need to know all of those things too. This is so you keep the message and customer experience consistent, regardless of where that customer comes into contact with the brand.
Step 2. Who is your ideal customer?
No one appeals to everyone — no one. Knowing who your ideal customer is means that you know where to find them, how to talk to them and, more importantly, what type of campaign would appeal to them.
If you have been in business for a while and haven't yet done this exercise, look at who you are working with currently. Are they who you initially thought you would be appealing to? Do you want them to be your customers or are you trying to connect with a different type of person or business? Sometimes, targeting the wrong customer actually helps to define who is your ideal!
Step one will have helped you to look at who you are as a business and your values. This leads onto looking at what type of person and demographic is in line with those values. These two vital steps are needed before you can formulate focused and integrated sales campaign ideas.
Step 3. What are your goals?
Sales campaign ideas should be generated around a goal – not the other way round.
More sales is probably the most common business goal. But, sales of what? And how are you going to achieve this? Within this massive goal of more sales, there will be smaller goals to support this. For example, you will need to grow your email subscribers, social media reach and more. So, break the down the overall goal into smaller activities and objectives.
Step 4. Brainstorm
Now you know what you want to achieve, it is time to look at how to do it. Although we advise jumping on the National Day bandwagon with caution, there will be dates in the year which are perfect platforms for businesses to market themselves from. However, these should be perfectly planned and executed – not lost amongst the other National Day sales campaign ideas you cobbled together at the last minute, which can inadvertently turn off your audience.
The key is to make these seasonal campaigns more than just another Christmas/National Sausage Week/Black Friday campaign by weaving your own authentic voice and USP into the messaging and coming up with something that can help your business to stand out in the crowd.
Around these seasonal, and usually annual, campaigns, don't ignore dates that are special and unique to your own business. For example, business anniversaries or event appearances can be simple but effective sales campaign ideas without fighting for centre stage at typically busier times of the year.
Step 5. Resources
With a year's worth of sales campaign ideas worked out, the last step is to look at the resources you will need to carry them out. This includes time, staff, expertise, collateral, marketing avenues and budget.
Don't underestimate the time and effort that goes into planning a well-executed campaign. If anything, the planning should take the longest amount of time in the whole process. Don't forget to plan in a campaign analysis afterwards too. This also takes time. If you work in an industry with long-lead times, you need to wait for the data in order to do this. But, that doesn't mean you can't be tracking elements as they are carried out. This is vital to work out whether it was all worth it and how elements can be improved next time.
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In our experience, having a team of experts to help build the strategy, so that the tactical elements can be divided and conquered, is key. It is also best to do this as early as possible. Why? If you want there to be an element of PR, you need to do the prep work and know lead times for your target media. Designing logos, leaflets and brochures all takes time too, not forgetting the print times. If you are hosting an event, make sure that the venue, speakers, guests etc have as much notice as possible to allow it to go off with a successful bang.
So, make sure you have the people, a plan and enough time to make your sales campaign ideas come to life and produce results.
There you have it – five steps help you put together unique sales campaign ideas for your business and to stop relying on loosely connected National Days to fill up your content and sales plan.
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A panel study examining the effects of individual characteristics, side effects experienced, and service quality on contraceptive discontinuation was undertaken in four urban areas of Honduras. The data were collected October 2006-December 2007. The baseline population included 800 women aged 15-44 who were new or continuing users of the injectable, IUD, or oral contraceptive pill. A total of 671 women (84%) were re-interviewed after one year. Life tables and Cox proportional hazards models are used to present discontinuation rates and factors jointly associated with contraceptive discontinuation. Among new users, discontinuation of the baseline method at twelve months was high (45%); especially for users of the injectable (50%). In the joint model, service quality had little effect on discontinuation, while individual characteristics and the experience of specific side effects showed significant effects. The results suggest that programs should emphasize continuous contraceptive coverage rather than continuous use of a particular method.
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New York Football Giants: Jerry Reese's off-season investment upgraded to hold.
The New York Giants achieved par with a close victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
But is today's 3-3 record tomorrow's 8-8 season?
Think about it...
While it's true, the Giants aerial exploits have been pretty damn astonishing, 35-year old Eli Manning is nevertheless throwing behind an offensive line he has little confidence in, has no tight end to speak of, and is minus backfield outlet Shane Vereen.
Yet Eli, Victor Cruz, Sterling Shepard, and of course Odell Knucklehead Jr., have the Giants offense ranking 2nd in the NFL in overall passing yards, and 3rd in passing yards per game.
As we've seen, however, the running game is non-existent. Little Blue ranks 27th in the league in overall rushing, and 30th in rushing yards per game.
In turn, the Giants rank 21st in overall points scored, and 25th in points scored per game. Through six games, the Giants have scored 116 points for an average of 19.3 per game, while their opponents have scored 131 points against them, for an average of 21.8 points per game. That's a 2 1/2 point handicap they must overcome.
Defensively, if last season was rock bottom, then all indications to date at least point towards mediocrity:
- 12th yards allowed.
- 14th yards allowed per game.
- 10th passing yards allowed.
- 11th passing yards allowed per game.
- 15th least rushing yards allowed.
- 12th least rushing yards allowed per game.
- 17th most points allowed.
- 14th least points allowed per game.
Said another way, Jerry Reese is presently breaking even on his off-season investments, but getting killed on fees. On Wall Street, that's called a dog.
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Will Thompson said his first thought at becoming the new football coach at Francis Scott Key was one of surprise.
Not that Thompson, a Virginia native and former college football player, wasn't ready for the gig. But the 30-year-old said he felt grateful he was walking into a successful situation.
"At first I thought it was too good to be true," said Thompson, who was officially announced as FSK's new coach Tuesday morning. "Normally when you get your first head coaching job, you're dealing with some huge culture change and obstacles you're going to have to get turned around in Year 1 or Year 2.
I think the expectations and the culture and doing things the right way, that's already been established.
That was awesome as I learned more about the school and looked into it, so that as a huge plus."
Thompson takes over for Josh Rutter, himself a former defensive player in college, who led the Eagles for the last three seasons.
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Josh Rutter came back to Francis Scott Key High School, his alma mater, as the varsity football coach with expectations to restore a competitive nature to the program. His decision to step down after this fall was not easy.
Francis Scott Key went 11-18 under Rutter, but won 10 games over the last two years after a 1-9 start. Key went 6-3 in 2017, the program's first winning record since 2006.
Rutter stepped down after last fall, and Thompson said he heard about the job opening from another former county coach — Joel Beard, former Century girls basketball coach, was on a high staff football staff with Thompson a few years ago. Thompson said he talked with Beard last Christmas and learned of the position at Key.
Troy Warehime, FSK's athletic director, said a committee received 12 applicants and interviewed about half before choosing Thompson as the 11th coach in school history.
"His philosophy on football and education I think will fit well within our community," Warehime said. "The committee felt he was a really good fit."
Thompson has eight years of high school coaching experience, and spent last year as defensive coordinator at King George High in Virginia. Thompson also recently coached at John Handley High in Winchester.
He said he's a "4-2-5 guy" in terms of a defensive scheme; Rutter ran a 4-2-5 defense at FSK.
Thompson likened his approach to "three yards and a cloud of dust," which mean a focus on ball control and a strong running game; Rutter's Eagles thrived in the Wing-T offense.
"As I went through the process, I gave them my philosophies and my ideas, which I don't think are drastically different from what Coach Rutter had done within the school and the program," Thompson said. "My values and ideas kind of aligned very, very similar to what they envisioned."
Thompson said he wants to maintain that continuity by giving as many coaches as possible from Rutter's staff a chance to return in 2019, and the new front man is eager to get started.
Thompson's wife hails from Damascus, and his mother-in-law lives in Frederick. Making the commute from Fredericksburg, Virginia, was tough. The trip won't be as difficult soon enough.
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"That was all attracting, and it just happened to be a great fit," Thompson said. "I think it's a great situation. It's not an 0-10, 1-9 situation that I'm inheriting. Josh has done an excellent job of re-establishing the culture and the expectations. That's a testament to him and the kids and staff that he had around him."


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One of my pet peeves involves the lack of understanding of what a 'heat alert' entails. The sporting community is perhaps the most at fault. Heat wave alerts are seen as a point of information for the infirm and sick by many sports organizations. Using the 'it doesn't apply to me as long as I wear a hat and drink water philosophy' during alerts is foolhardy. Sending children out to run around in hot smog-laden air is even worse.
Engaging in strenuous physical activity during an extreme heat alert does not make one 'tougher'. Breathing in toxic fumes, heavy metals and such simply taxes natural body systems to limits usually reserved for last-ditch survival. There is no benefit or 'remaining effect' in doing this and it should not be confused with acclimatization in which there is a slow and controlled introduction to a new atmosphere for the purpose of adaptation.
The price paid by the body for survival in adverse heat conditions is an increase in unwanted inflammatory substances and waste products. We see many deaths in which the weather is a final factor pushing constellations to health problems over the edge and resulting in a final cascade.
June has certainly brought a diversity of severe weather to our part of the country. Have you been bothered with a sore throat, itchy eyes, chest heaviness and fatigue lately? You are not alone.
Smog is a term derived from the words "smoke" and "fog" used at one time to describe forest fire fallouts. You would probably be surprised to know that ozone is the major gas in smog. Ozone gas is an odorless molecule made of the three oxygen atoms, and is produced when intense sunlight hits nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOC's) in close proximity to each other.
Smog also contains fine particles of dust, chemicals, and vapors. Almost half of the smog in our region gets its raw materials from exhaust fumes of combustion engines found in cars, trucks, planes, construction machinery, and includes small engines. Dust is added from construction sites, agricultural operations, industry and burning. Odd vapors seep in after escaping from refueling, dry-cleaning, painting and using other chemical applications. When the density of ground level ozone reaches 50 ppm, a smog alert is issued.
This man-made hazard affects us all. A 7-day run of severe smog is much more hazardous than a day or two here and there. Think of this smog as a mild acid capable of burning sensitive membranes such as those found in your lungs. The more air you move across these membranes, the worse the effect.
Choosing to engage in activities requiring large amounts of air movement is a poor idea. Encouraging your children to move large amounts of smog through their lungs is a ludicrous idea. Think of it as a sunburn of the lungs that can dampen the immune system. Children are more susceptible to smog because they have smaller airways and more immature immune systems.
Remaining indoors is a strategy that works for short periods of time. After a few days, the smog concentrations in our homes equalize with the outside air. Air conditioning does not remove smog, it simply makes the accompanying temperature extremes more bearable. Well-designed air cleaners can remove much of the particulate matter, but they can get pricey.
Smog usually occurs during hot and muggy weather conditions. In Ontario, we are estimating that the death rate attributable to smog will be well above the average figure of 2000 victims this year. (Note: Report from the Ontario Medical Association says 5,800 people will die prematurely because of smog in 2005). Half of that number will occur in the GTA-905 area (Greater Toronto Area). Those at highest risk are children, adults with respiratory and heart problems, and certain people with unusual sensitivities to smog.
Family doctors get overwhelmed with patients suffering from chest pains, migraines, asthma, sore throats and burning eyes. Hospital admissions take a dramatic increase during prolonged smog alerts. Well-designed face masks can help eliminate the larger particles out of the smog, but allow ground level ozone to pass unobstructed. We are reaping the effects of that which we have sowed.
We have also seen some extreme temperatures and humidity. I am not certain that most people understand the concept of "humidex" which is a calculation used to describe how the humidity and temperature combine to produce a certain comfort level. Your normal body temperature is 37° C. One way of keeping our body that way is to dump internal heat outside and to use perspiration to cool ourselves. For example, jogging when the humidex is above 37° C is quite unwise because you simply cannot cool your body for prolonged periods of time. Water depletion occurs quickly and core temperatures begin to rise. Yet we continue to see large groups of youngsters running around sports fields in such unfavorable conditions.
I sometimes wonder if the severe weather advisories broadcast in the media are simply figments of my imagination. Learn about the hazards and teach your kids the safe way to survive extreme weather.
Related resources:
● How to boost your indoor air quality this Fall: Eight ways to achieve and maintain healthy air quality by Sarah D. Young, Consumer Affairs, Sep 27, 2017.
● How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Coming Fall from Brennan's Heating and Air Conditioning, Sep 26, 2017.
● Air Pollution in Canada: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map.
● Air Quality Ontario. Where Does Smog Come From?
● Smog from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
● Heat and smog kill thousands in Canada: study from CTV.ca News Staff.
● Smog and Your Health from Health Canada.
● Air pollution: should it stop you exercising? From the Guardian.
● Ways to Reduce Smog eHow.
● What Is Smog? Factsheet from Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME).
● The Smog Free Project created by Daan Roosegaarde. Let's build the world's largest air-purifier! Kick start The Smog Free Movement by creating clean air zones in cities around the globe.
● Illness Costs of Air Pollution from City of Windsor, Ontario.
● Beijing residents learn to cope with the choking smog. Air pollution in Beijing, China.
● How to Combat Electromagnetic Smog Around the House. How to deal with electrical smog in and around the home by Polly Noble.


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We've been cooking over all-natural hardwood lump charcoal for over 30 years and have become masters of the coals, using fire and smoke as main ingredients.
When we pack up our grills, we bring the kitchen to you. We are able to set up our grills and bring a true Pogie's cookout to almost any location.
As we've been saying since the beginning
Have Grill, Will Travel.
What started as a way for Pogie and his friends to spend Saturday's and earn a few extra bucks, has turned into a well known local business over the last 30 years.
After working for over 15 years in various restaurants and graduating from the Lorain County JVS Culinary Academy, Pogie's son, James, joined the family business and together they have worked to expand the menu.
As an "On Site Culinary Specialist" father and son team, Pogie and James travel Northern Ohio bringing great food and great hospitality to your table at the venue of your choice. Click HERE to view our seasonal catering menus!
Pogie's Catering home base is Pogie's Clubhouse . Pogie's Clubhouse is the perfect spot for birthday parties, showers, and small gatherings of any kind.
To learn more about booking your event at The Clubhouse, click HERE.
Pogie's Catering has been bringing the kitchen to you for over 30 years, but we also deliver.
All of Pogie's Winter Menu can be cooked in our kitchen and delivered right to your table. Most of our Summer Menu can be too.
We don't recommend a steak fry or seafood be delivered, but the rest of our Summer Menu travels just fine.
Pogie's Clubhouse is more than a party room, it's a party house. Located at 150 Jefferson St. in Amherst, Ohio. You can rent out Pogie's Clubhouse for the day and leave all the planning to us.
Pogie's is opening up The Clubhouse 3 days a week for lunch. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Pogie's Clubhouse on Jefferson will be open from 11-2. Pogie's will be offering dine in, carry out, and delivery to select locations for our take on a classic Southern style lunch. Pogie's Meat & Three lunches will feature classic American dishes, Midwestern style BBQ, and local ethnic favorites for unique daily menus.
Come out to one of our open to the public Special Events. Our Special Events calendar will be updated as we add more Special Events throughout the year. Pogie's Special Events include admission and buffet unless otherwise advertised.


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*DP Challenge*, *DP Challenge*Post A Day, America, blogging, civil rights, crime, DP Post A Day 2013, Gun control, gun violence, Guns, human rights, martin luther king jr, NRA, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, Rant, sandy hook, Violence, WordPress, Writing
Why IS our country so obsessed with guns?!? And why does NRA have SO much pull it can toss loopholes(and has…) into even the best laid out plans to fix the gun issues in America like the Brady Bill? Mind you that was yet another time in history folks got all wound UP and decided to make a change to the guns laws…due to a violent act , by gun, against James Brady(was shot by Hinckley, Jr during an assassination attempt on Ronald Regan) WHY does their (..NRA's) say or voice matter more than OURS; aren't WE the people the ones whose VOTE is our voice?! And WHY does it take a violent act, by gun, against groups of children or government official to inspire politicians to do the RIGHT thing? IS the NRA paying off politicians or what?!?? And THIS question truly begs to be answered: WHO are all these Americans(including NRA members) stock piling guns UP to hunt ????? Hmmm think about that for a minute…
**And I know its out of desperation to save lives BUT..what a SHAMEful day it is that has come when WE there have to be ARMED guards in American elementary schools! A very SAD day indeed when parents have to be fearful when sending their young ones off to school..*shaking my head* After I cried a river of tears over the recent incident of "babies" slaughtered; my 2nd thoughts were THANK YOU GOD my sons are grown and finished with public schools(And yet! my sons are in college and I've lived to see folks NUT up and go shooting sprees on college campus as well) ..Who would've thought an American parent would ever fear sending their young one off to LEARN? Is this still America? Land of the free and my country "tis of thee ; of milk and honey. A country that boasts proudly of being the BEST place on earth…
Should it only be the parents of innocent children SHOT that speak UP for what is right and just? How many more shootings are going to take place before WE the PEOPLE stand UP and say ENOUGH is ENOUGH..Don't we all deserve to feel safe while doing random things?!? Like walking into a movie theater to watch a movie. Like walking into a Walmart to shop. Like sending young children off to school. Like walking through a neighborhood wearing a HOODIE.
And then! 2 add insult to injury NATIONAL GUN DAY this year..was the very same weekend as Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. A man known for nonviolence who was himself gunned down & assassinated by a rifle. Talk about blantant-in-your-face-don't-give-a-dayum-BOLD-moves…What did we do to try to nip it? Where was the outrage?!? Have we forgotten that multiple voices are amplified in great volume? Have we forgotten all that was accomplished during the civil rights movement by the masses?!? Has the majority just become a bunch of mute, drones going through motions of life but NOT trying to change things for the better? If things continue forward in this manner what will the next generation have to endure?
When will America wake UP? Or have we become a society that has accepted unanticipated & unprovoked violence with guns as the NORM? Do YOU feel as safe today walking about minding your own business; as you did even 5 years ago? It apparently can happen anywhere…from college campus to elementary school and anywhere in between. Land of the free? Truly home of the "brave" to walk about and feel free/secure/safe these days..Do NOT sit out on voting and or getting involved in YOUR/OUR country; get UP and do your part. Go to City Council meetings/learn the legislative process for heaven's sake!/write to YOUR congressman to speak your disgust! with the lack of present gun laws/MAKE THE POLITICIANS WORK FOR THE SALARY/CUSH BENEFITS WE PAY FOR!..Many great changes took place right here in America from grass root efforts. Lest WE forget that ONE voice/one person! can start a momentum rolling…It only takes one very small spark to light a fire folks. Things are so OUT of control….but one can never lose HOPE that we can't once again make AMERICA the great country it has the potential 2 B . WE can do this. It is time to help our President change things for the better. America has become the #1 spot in the world for obesity…Get OFF the couch and keeeeep it moving. WAKE UP AMERICA your children are dying far before they've lived their lives…Senior citizens who worked ALL their lives have to pick & frigging choose which meds they can afford..Working class folks have to WAIT to tend to medical needs..The American Dream of owning a home has become a distant dream to MANY..WE can do better! And we must…Our children/future grandchildren are watching & depending on us to do OUR part


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Carers and the life they struggle with
When we get any illness whether it is dementia, cancer or something else which turns out to be a long term illness, we are buried by the diagnosis and what is going to happen, not always thinking of what may be coming in the future.
I do think many governments think that if we don't understand where to look we cannot claim the support we may need.
Some people refuse to accept any diagnosis and leave others to pick the pieces up at a later date.
Like many I spend time trying to keep my head above water, keeping active while trying to keep control over my life, something which does not always come naturally, but I feel that I have to try, not just for myself but also for my wife and family.
If you are lucky you may be blessed with having plenty of support and good quality services around you. You may even have had good quality support from the diagnosis onwards, but these days that all depends on where you live.
But there are few local places where our loved ones can go for support, simply because this is patchy, as like it or not everyone with these illness is so different to anyone else, so support for one carer may not help someone else.
Caring is a voluntary role with little training, it's a case of feeling your own way as you go, and coping with problems as they come. It sounds easy in principal, but I know that could never do it, but then my brain is not so good anymore these days, so how do these people cope with a role that they never expected to do.
To the governments these carers are a very good way to save the country lots of money, because like it or not, these wonderful people do save the UK hundreds of millions of pounds each year.
But the sad thing is that no matter what any government says, I personally feel that they have little or no respect for any carer, if they did they would make sure that carers were given the support they badly need, financially etc, from professionals. But these days there are very few professionals in the community who know about these illness and truly care about their work genuinely.
So perhaps now it's time for a change, to ensure that all carers, who like it or not are our 24 hour back up and support, get support themselves and get it from the government services at no extra cost to ourselves.
This rest should also cover a weekends rest when needed, because it cannot be easy looking after someone 24 hours a day 7 days a week, while ignoring your own needs.
These people pick us up when things don't work the way they should and support us through the worst periods, yet like it or not this puts a great deal of pressure and added stress on them
These people pick us up when things don't work the way they should and support us through the worst periods, yet like it or not this puts a great deal of pressure and added stress on them
These illnesses are not self inflicted yet we are penalised because we need support, this in turn puts extra pressure on our loved ones and carers who have to work their way through government legislation and red tape.
I do think many governments think that if we don't understand where to look we cannot claim the support we may need.
This illness is cruel, but it must be so hard for our carers to watch this illness take away our lives, and our dignity.
God bless all carers as without them we would all be lost.


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