I'm wondering about this post, I think it's good one, I think it's happened to me, I was growing up and was in a scared straight facility when I was younger,a boy's ranch, I had my condition there and there was 72 juvenile kids under 18 , but just came to mind about the post here, I don't remember any of them with my condition I had there say anything about it, I know that they had a medical nurse I think she was on site for the facility, I don't remember any of them saying anything about it, I… read more
Your experience of being treated normally despite having epilepsy is actually quite positive and reflects what many people discover when they open up about their condition. While some people feel hesitant to disclose their epilepsy diagnosis, being open about it can lead to feeling less isolated and more supported in daily Show Full Answer
I’ve had reactions on both sides of the spectrum. I’ve had ppl panic to the point where they pass out from hyperventilating and others who wait for me to stop swinging and then help me up and keep going as if nothing’s happened. I’ve had one at every job I’ve ever had with mixed results even though I’ve always told them that I have epilepsy
Im not shy about it. They can accept it or not. If they want to ask questions I don't get mad. That's how you learn. If they just back off and don't want to be friends because of me having a condition , then personally I think they have a lot of growing up to do.
I've had it both reactions as well from accepting it to being afraid of being with me. The I'm around a lot I give information so they understand it better.
Yes I have