Re: [epilepsy] not taken seriously

 

On 4/13/2013 2:22 PM, Louise wrote:
>
> I find I'm most of the time not taken seriously with respect and
> dignity as most people around me because I often don't remember events
> to detail. Why is it most people accept talking about general health
> but when I say anything about epilepsy to those who know that I have
> it, they look at me then quickly ignore me and go on with what they
> saying before. I know I'm by far, really far the only one this happens
> to. How about we open up to each other with suggestions to not let
> this affect us negatively.
>
> Louise
>
The quick answer, is to ignore the ignorance. But that definitely is
not the easy answer.

When I get reactions like that, I get louder, so they can't ignore me.

Christopher

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