https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/34-seizures-in-three-hours-young-familys-traumatic/3838148/
NORMALLY, when Kat Hammond's kids wake up, they can be heard screaming and "yahooing" to no end. But six weeks ago, when her partner went to check on them, their 15-month-old daughter Franky Morgan was delirious and lying in a puddle of sweat. "(My partner) panicked and called the ambulance and we went to Mackay hospital," Miss Hammond said. "We were there from about 8.30 in the morning until 8.30 at night - she was having seizures on the right side of her body and clenching up." The family was flown to hospital in Townsville that night where Franky was monitored for three days to try to find out what was happening. After a stint in the ICU she started to show signs of improvement and was moved to a ward. From there it took a turn - Franky had 34 seizures in three hours.
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THE challenge for Bradley Cowan in confronting his mental illness was opening up. But when he found the support of someone who related to his experience his road to recovery became clearer. Mr Cowan has endured a long process dealing with alcoholism. His addiction triggered a host of mental health issues. He had his first drink on his 18th birthday and "lit up like a Christmas tree”. For a while he managed to turn himself into a functioning alcoholic and perform well at work. But when he was 24 his dad passed away. He bounced to various rehabilitation facilities. For a while, he seemed to be going well but dysfunctional relationships sent him back to the brink. |
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