Guess that one thing that we all have to keep in mind is that, no matter how long any one of us has been seizure free for, there is always the chance that a seizure will hit. I've been seizure free for 2 1/2 years now and I know that, every day, there is a chance that something will go wrong. I remember when I had my first long seizure free spell (seven months) and I used to wonder how long I would have to go without a seizure before I could stop thinking of myself as an epileptic. I now know better. You managed to get your seizures under control once - you can do it again. And don't pay attention to anyone who doesn't understand. Just shows their ignorance.