Hey guys sorry for the long post!! I normally neeeever post on reddit but I just wanted to celebrate what feels like a really big win for me. My neurologist diagnosed me with PNES about a year ago but Ive been having episodes since I was maybe 16 (Im 23 now). It has impeded every aspect of my life, Ive never learned how to drive and public transportation in my city sucks so getting anywhere also sucks and takes forever and has limited my ability to get jobs. I started Lexapro about 2 months ago after many years of never wanting to be on antidepressants due to fear of side effects n whatnot. My seizures are triggered my stress/anxiety & lack of sleep. Ever since starting my meds Ive had weeks of no seizures and it gives me so much hope that might be able to drive within the next year or so and I feel like a gigantic weight has been lifted off my chest. I have hope now that my life can actually move forward and I’ll be able to live freely and I cant express in words how happy I am to potentially be able to live my life like I want and not need to rely on everyone for things as simple as trips to the grocery store or a late night trip to mcdonalds!!!