{"id":5792,"date":"2019-09-03T16:33:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T21:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efcst.org\/about-epilepsy\/treating-epilepsy-copy\/"},"modified":"2019-09-04T13:03:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T18:03:58","slug":"teens-and-epilepsy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/efcst.org\/help\/youth-programs\/live-it-youth-transition\/teens-and-epilepsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens and Epilepsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;As you get older, you will have more and more opportunities to take care of yourself.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:38px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text]This might be something as simple as brushing your teeth without being reminded, or something more complicated like choosing your class schedule. Of course, you don&#8217;t just know how to handle new responsibilities. You have questions and we&#8217;re here to answer them.<\/p>\n<p>Teens with epilepsy have an extra step in learning to care for themselves. There are unique questions that need to be answered and unique situations to prepare for.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled all the best tips for teens living with epilepsy. Read about everything from seizure first aid to getting ready to see an adult neurologist![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5381&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1567615284758{background-color: #f7f5f7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tealtb&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"tpath-vc-custom-css\" data-css=\".titleid-1 .separator.separator-dotted::before, .titleid-1 .separator.separator-dotted::after { background-color: ; }\"><\/div><div class=\"tpath-section-title clearfix separator-style-dotted text-left titleid-1\"><div class=\"section-heading-top\"><div class=\"section-heading\"><h4 class=\"section-title\">Learn More About Epilepsy<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"separator separator-dotted dot-left skin-theme\"><span class=\"inner\" ><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_btn title=&#8221;About Epilepsy&#8221; style=&#8221;background&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_color&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fefcst.org%2Fabout-epilepsy%2F|title:About%20Epilepsy||&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;About Seizures&#8221; style=&#8221;background&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_color&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fefcst.org%2Fabout-epilepsy%2Fabout-seizures%2F|title:About%20Epilepsy||&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Diagnosis&#8221; style=&#8221;background&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_color&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fefcst.org%2Fabout-epilepsy%2Fdiagnosis%2F|title:About%20Epilepsy||&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Treating Epilepsy&#8221; style=&#8221;background&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_color&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fefcst.org%2Fabout-epilepsy%2Ftreating-epilepsy%2F|title:About%20Epilepsy||&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1567614136073{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Getting Ready to See an Adult Doctor&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1501214309237-53877345-2b67&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many teens start seeing an adult doctor when they turn 18. There are a lot of things you can do to get ready to start seeing your doctor on your own. Things like signing into your appointment, asking your doctor questions about your seizures, keeping your own seizure diary, and more are all things that you will at some point be responsible for. Check out some of the links below to make sure your ready when you see your doctor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/efcst.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Teen-Transition-Readiness-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teen Transition Readiness Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/efcst.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Turning-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turning 18: What It Means for Your Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/efcst.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Differences-Between-Pediatric-and-Adult-Care.pdf\">Differences between Pediatric and Adult Care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Career Planning&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1501214309283-db837fe7-a2b7&#8243;][vc_column_text]Thinking about your future should include plans for your career. Check out some of these resources to discover job fields you might be interested in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texascareercheck.com\/ExploreCareer\/InterestProfiler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Interest Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texascareercheck.com\/ExploreCareer\/OccupationInfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Different Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texasrealitycheck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How much do I need to earn?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texascareercheck.com\/ExploreCareer\/CompareOccupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compare Different Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Post High School Education&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1501214330873-af6cba66-bf60&#8243;][vc_column_text]After high school, it&#8217;s important to consider your options, mainly whether or not you&#8217;re going to continue school. 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