Hi nothing clever,

Welcome to the forum! It has been proven that bipolar, anxiety, stress, lack of sleep, drug and alcohol abuse are things that can cause epilepsy. Stress and lack of sleep are 2 big ones. My advice to you is to go to an Epileptologist (Dr. specializing in epilepsy) instead of a neurologist. I've seen many neurologist over the yrs. and take my word an Epileptologist knows much more and will have you on fewer sz. meds. Also make sure you go to an Epilepsy Center which are usually found at University Hospitals.
You should also see a neuro psychatrist who can do tests on you and find out if there's an mental problems or if it's from the epilepsy. When I was on neurontin the drug caused me to have status sz. where I would be out of it for 30 min. to 3 hrs. now the drug co. Pfizer has $240 million in lawsuits on them for how this drug has messed people up and many have commited suicide while on the drug.
You should document each time you have a sz. and write it down on a calendar. Write down what time the sz. happened, describe the sz., and take note if there was a low pressure in the weather or if you were sick or under stress. Often the Dr. can see a pattern in a persons sz.
Just like you I have temporal lobe and frontal lobe sz. I have found the drug s diamox, vimpat,and mysoline the best thing for me. I also take vitamin B12 once a day which helps calm the nerves and reduces sz. for some people. Stay away from anything with nutra sweet in it because it can cause more electrical activity in the brain and trigger sz. Also take note if bright lights or colors are causing your sz. if this is the problem you may be photosensitive which means certain colors will cause sz. You should also request a DNA test to be done on you by doing this the Dr. will be able to find what sz. med will help you the most with the least side effect. Here's wishing you well and May God Bless You!

Sue