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They know full well I have Epilepsy yet, I got punched in the head last year. Once I got dragged up a flight of stairs; while having a peti-mal.
What should I do?

How am I still alive?

August 4 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The bigger question is why remain in an abusive relationship? Things are tough enough dealing with epilepsy which you cannot control. You can however, control what YOU expose yourself to. I promise you can survive without abuse. I’ve lived through that myself and I had to physically move out of town. I’m much happier and mentally stronger and will never accept abuse from a partner again. In fact I remarried and was happily married nearly 30yrs until he passed away 2yrs ago. My husband saw my first seizure but we didn’t know what it was. Please sneak away go to a women’s shelter start over without him you may have to stay away from any family that may expose you. You have to get away and take care of your health and peace. You’re more important than anything he provides for you. Just real talk get away care and love yourself get peace in your life. Especially if you have children. It’s very disturbing to them. Leave and learn to love you is how you stop attracting this type of man.

August 6
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I moved out of my familys home due to it. Avoid socializing with people who understand epilepsy, they might want to take advantage due to it or try meeting others near your area through this website. I warn my renters if they dont respect me, ill move.

August 13
MyEpilepsyTeam

What's being described is deeply serious — physical abuse is never acceptable, and having epilepsy makes it even more dangerous. Being struck in the head or dragged during a seizure could cause life-threatening injuries. This is not something to navigate alone.

The most important immediate steps are:

- Contact a domestic Show Full Answer

What's being described is deeply serious — physical abuse is never acceptable, and having epilepsy makes it even more dangerous. Being struck in the head or dragged during a seizure could cause life-threatening injuries. This is not something to navigate alone.

The most important immediate steps are:

- Contact a domestic violence hotline — in the US, call or text (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) (The National Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Tell your neurologist or doctor about the physical abuse, especially the head injury
- Consider a medical alert bracelet so that if a seizure happens around others, they know what's happening and how to help safely When it comes to future relationships, a partner who truly cares will want to learn about epilepsy, understand seizure first aid, and be a dependable source of support — not a source of harm.

A MyEpilepsyTeam member put it well: *"If they care about you, they will listen. They will understand. If it scares them off, well you probably don't want to be with them in the first place."*

Safety always comes first. Please reach out to a professional who can help with both the abuse situation and personal safety planning.

August 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

See if your Epilepsy association can give you advice. Since I’m not from Australia., you can find out if there some type of law, about somebody with disability or handicap, being neglected or abuse by another person.

August 5

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