In this video, Derrick tells his story about living with epilepsy.

He talks about his first seizure, how epilepsy affects his daily life and how it's impacted his relationships.

Derrick also provides advice that living with epilepsy does not have to stop you having a good life.

This video is one in a series called My Story, where people share their personal health stories.

The views expressed and experiences described by people featuring in our stories are their own, and are not endorsed by us. They may not always reflect current NHS or government guidance.

You can find out more about epilepsy here: https://www.nhs.uk/epilepsy