My Epilepsy story
Hi there, my name is Hadley, and here is my story. Have you ever had a moment where everything changed? My first seizure did that for me. It was the scariest moment of my life. It still is. June 22, 2021, was just a normal summer day. I was trying to get ready for a dentist appointment and brushing my teeth and hair. The world seemed dizzy, and I didn't think about anything, just kept getting ready. The dizziness got worse. I fell. I go down, my head makes an impact with the bathroom counter. I was out, lost in the black. Trapped. I finally started coming back to reality. I woke up to six EMTs around me. They were checking my heart rate and my blood and seeing if I had any broken pieces. My Mom was there, like she always is for me. The whole time, she was as scared as I was. While I was trapped in the darkness, I could hear what was happening. When I had a seizure, they called 911. My mom tried everything to get me to stop shaking, foaming at the mouth, and trying to get my ...