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I ask this one for several reasons. The first is for those who do not already realize that most friends are ready and willing for you to vent. The second is more important to changing my start of venting by letting friends understand that this is exactly what I am doing.

Finally, it is important to hear from friends who do not want to hear you vent (especially depending upon the topic) and might block you (the equivalent of Facebook's stop following a person's postings. Or they might even… read more

March 19, 2023 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good Morning Everyone,

The correct time to vent is when you have issues related to this disease. This is a website to vent to but also a website to get educated about what happened to you after a first, second or third seizure. I joined after my third grand mal seizure, when I was put on anti-seizure medication and no one was telling me about this disease. I have learned a lot, been given comfort and began to get better. I am still having seizures but not as many every month. That is encouraging.

Therefore, yes vent if you must but give the reason for the vent, try to provide information, and come back to the website at some point to let everyone know the vent helped.

March 20, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

GO FOR IT! VENT all you want. I do it ALL THE TIME! My hubby get's the most of it. Of course I usually say I'm SORRY later, but it sure feel good WHEN U VENT!
God Bless,

March 19, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

that's exactly what we do here on this- BITCH, COMPLAIN, ETC to the only people that understand and don't judge.

March 21, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

So I don't use my platforms as a venting tool. I try and keep mine in a positive mindset to be there for people who need someone to be there for them this medical condition is very difficult to master. I've been seizure free since 93, And very happy for that as well. I try and lift people up even when my everyday life is very chaotic with family and health issues. Have a safe free epilepsy day.

March 20, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

i vent all the time. mostly when i walk away and 'cool down'. when i get too mad or pissed off or sad or whatever... i can't think stright. that venting is usually a couple of minutes after calm down and deep breath/doodle/music. and i go on different sites because i know that friend that would understand is at that site or that friend that i need to avoid is there and that friend that tells another frend that you avoided.
it is not the 'what time to vent' part but rather who would listen and who would avoid that matters.

March 20, 2023

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