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Extremely Scared
My brother-in-law is a huge idiot. He has been having seizures since he was about 19. He really stupid and sits around and get drunk and high all day long. Most of the time his seizures take place at night, thank god I have never witnessed one.
About 6 months ago he had one at work, and not long after that he had one while he was driving. His friend saved his life, if his friend hadn't been there...I can't even think about it, it makes me too sad.
Well in MN you have to be seizure free for 6 moths to be able to drive. He willingly went to the DMV and surrendered his driver's license. He didn't drive for awhile, or work. It was weird, and I actually liked it that way.
Well my husband (his brother) has informed me that he is going to be able to drive again and go to work again. I am scared to death, that something is going to happen to him.
I know he still drinks and I know he still smokes weed. There is no way that I am going to tell him how I feel, because well I am just "sissy." He doesn't listen to anyone, or anything. I am trying very hard not to show how scared I am of all of this.
Am I scared for nothing?
About 6 months ago he had one at work, and not long after that he had one while he was driving. His friend saved his life, if his friend hadn't been there...I can't even think about it, it makes me too sad.
Well in MN you have to be seizure free for 6 moths to be able to drive. He willingly went to the DMV and surrendered his driver's license. He didn't drive for awhile, or work. It was weird, and I actually liked it that way.
Well my husband (his brother) has informed me that he is going to be able to drive again and go to work again. I am scared to death, that something is going to happen to him.
I know he still drinks and I know he still smokes weed. There is no way that I am going to tell him how I feel, because well I am just "sissy." He doesn't listen to anyone, or anything. I am trying very hard not to show how scared I am of all of this.
Am I scared for nothing?
Well my brother-in-law is back at work. So far so good, but I can't help but still freak out. The fact that his seizures have changed from nocturnal ones to ones during the day, have got me worried.
Just like that my fear has become true. He was back to work for one day. He has already had a seizure. He was going to lie to his boss about some crap, about forgetting his medication.
Dear Lord I'm going to have a heartattack on his behalf. I care a lot about what happens to him, I mean we do say we are brother and sister.
Dear Lord I'm going to have a heartattack on his behalf. I care a lot about what happens to him, I mean we do say we are brother and sister.
I don't think my husband can say anything to him, because he won't listen to him. He won't listen to his mom or dad. I also need to say this, not only does he sit around all day and smoke weed and get drunk, but he does it while he drives. OMG I can't stand this at all. I will never be in a car while he is driving, as I don't need a record, or worse.
We all smoke weed. I have been smoking weed off and on since high school and my husband and my sister also smoke weed with me.
I don't understand how my brother-in-law does it, but he is very smooth talking and somehow he always winds up driving in the end. He used to trick me into doing all his laundry, again how he did it I will never know.
I've been with my husband for over 6 years and 8 months. Out of that time, I think my brother-in-law has legally been able to work and drive for about 4 of those years. The worst part about this is, that his parents sometimes let him drive with a suspended license, when it gets suspended. Are they insane?
What worries me the most about this is that I seem to be the ONLY one who is concerned. No one else seems to have an issue with this, and I don't understand it. I agree with you about family.
We all smoke weed. I have been smoking weed off and on since high school and my husband and my sister also smoke weed with me.
I don't understand how my brother-in-law does it, but he is very smooth talking and somehow he always winds up driving in the end. He used to trick me into doing all his laundry, again how he did it I will never know.
I've been with my husband for over 6 years and 8 months. Out of that time, I think my brother-in-law has legally been able to work and drive for about 4 of those years. The worst part about this is, that his parents sometimes let him drive with a suspended license, when it gets suspended. Are they insane?
What worries me the most about this is that I seem to be the ONLY one who is concerned. No one else seems to have an issue with this, and I don't understand it. I agree with you about family.
No, you're not scared for nothing. Unfortunately, what he does to his own body is really his business, but if he gets behind the wheel of a car, you have every right to be concerned. I'm not sure what to tell you as how to handle it. They say you have to be seizure free for six months before you can drive and then they just give you your license back. That's how it is here too and it's never made much sense to me. I have seizures and narcolepsy. I haven't had a seizure or fallen asleep during the day since at least January, but I have no intention (I turned in my own license too) of going back for my license.
It must be frustrating to be in your position. You DON'T need to get drunk and smoke week when you have a seizure disorder. I do have the occasional drink, but I couldn't tell you the last time I got drunk and as far as weed goes, I haven't smoked weed since I was like 17 so it's been like half a life-time ago (lol). Is there anyway your husband would talk to him? You didn't mention if your husband was for or against the drinking and smoking. Since they are brothers maybe he would listen. Or have you looked into a medically revoked license? You could always call the police and say you're concerned and have him pulled over every time he drives (that sounds more evil than it was meant to).
I wish there was something more I could say. All I can really do is say that if you need someone to vent to, I'll listen. Family... Ah, the joys... lol
It must be frustrating to be in your position. You DON'T need to get drunk and smoke week when you have a seizure disorder. I do have the occasional drink, but I couldn't tell you the last time I got drunk and as far as weed goes, I haven't smoked weed since I was like 17 so it's been like half a life-time ago (lol). Is there anyway your husband would talk to him? You didn't mention if your husband was for or against the drinking and smoking. Since they are brothers maybe he would listen. Or have you looked into a medically revoked license? You could always call the police and say you're concerned and have him pulled over every time he drives (that sounds more evil than it was meant to).
I wish there was something more I could say. All I can really do is say that if you need someone to vent to, I'll listen. Family... Ah, the joys... lol
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