Seizure Salad (~Fustercluck Epilepticus~)

~Solo Epileptico I Go!

JoJoe reflects on the inner demons and struggles he has battled throughout his life, and opens up about the darkest days he has had to face. (*Warning! This episode is intended for mature audiences, as it deals with serious subject matter such as depression, PTSD, suicide, etc.; & also contains 'foul' language.)  

JoJoe reflects on the inner demons and struggles he has battled throughout his life, and opens up about the darkest days he has had to face. (*Warning! This episode is intended for mature audiences, as it deals with serious subject matter such as depression, PTSD, suicide, etc.; & also contains 'foul' language.)  

JoJoe reflects on the inner demons and struggles he has battled throughout his life, and opens up about the darkest days he has had to face. (*Warning! This episode is intended for mature audiences, as it deals with serious subject matter such as depression, PTSD, suicide, etc.; & also contains 'foul' language.)  

JoJoe reflects on the inner demons and struggles he has battled throughout his life, and opens up about the darkest days he has had to face. (*Warning! This episode is intended for mature audiences, as it deals with serious subject matter such as depression, PTSD, suicide, etc.; & also contains 'foul' language.)  

JoJoe reflects on the inner demons and struggles he has battled throughout his life, and opens up about the darkest days he has had to face. (*Warning! This episode is intended for mature audiences, as it deals with serious subject matter such as depression, PTSD, suicide, etc.; & also contains 'foul' language.)

~There is no 'secret sauce'; just tools. ~It's hard, yet you've got to stand up: be a good model & pay it forward.  Spread understanding through action & example. ~What do YOU do in 'the moment' to reduce stress?  and most importantly... ~How do you show Gratitude?  (I am grateful for lending your time and an ear; thank you!)

~To move forward, our society might just need to get over ourselves. ~Don't compare this Christmas to every other; NOT healthy. ~Learning to savor humble pie. ~Why?  What's the point? (aka- What's my purpose?)  

~Unusual holiday, eh? ~Emotional & mental fallout. ~The need for connections / for purpose. ~What are your diversionary tactics? ~Move Forward / Reach Out.

-We can do more than we know, just gotta learn how. -Mind over matter is hard when your mind IS the matter. -Our epilepsy goes WAY beyond the science. -Helping each other is the best therapy.

-Life is likely much longer than the situation we're in. -Grasping for hope, for control; for anything. -Don't discount those who've been there for you.

-Building the support / building the tools -The Medication Honeymoon Syndrome -Fuel for the fire. -Regaining some sense of control.

-Losing predictability & stability.  Stuff to think about. -Limitations of neurologists & scientists in general...  -Ya really don't want everyone to know you have epilepsy (my naïve ass is learning the hard way) -Mental health hygiene & nourishment menu  

-Mason & I continue to educate Mark on Colorado colloquialisms. -Mason's native american roots. -Adjusting might just be a lifelong thing. (Luckily I'm good at improv!)

-Fatherhood -Colorado connections -Benefits of having an older brother

-Mason & I talk about outdoor fun, and don't give Mark much room to talk at all. -Finally we let Mark in on the conversation, as it shifts toward parenthood; which is way outside of Mason's wheelhouse!

-They may not get it, yet they do want to help. -No control; how to get a taste of it back. (Fuel for the fire...) -Peer support really does help!

-Best case scenario moving forward? ....Damn good question!  

-Keppra Lite -More of the same Pharma-coaster -Sometimes you gotta be your best advocate -Put yourself in the best space for healing

~Coming to terms & learning to let go. ~Who's gonna pick you back up? (hint: look in the mirror) ~False feelings (is it the drugs, the condition, or....?) ~Honest feedback.

JoJo & I catch up on the med crap in part 1...

~Seizing Life coach & licensed therapist Mark DeFee introduces B-Side & Mason to each other. ~Mason shows yet again that the younger generations are more attuned than given credit for!  

Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado in a week-long virtual symposium on epilepsy and how it affects our lives!  Each session starts at 5:30pm, Mountain Time.  Check out their website for all the information and to register for various presentations! I'll be attending a few of them, and hope to 'see' you in some of them!  https://www.epilepsycolorado.org/  

Back from being evacuated from the Cameron Peak Fire in Colorado, and keeping stuff packed for more adventures! ~On the road again. ~F*ck these drugs.

Help Team Seizure Salad-Fustercluck raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado!   https://runsignup.com/seizuresalad