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Do Any Of You Married's Out There Have Issues With Spouses Not Being Understanding About What You're Going Through?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Antelope, CA

At times my husband is spot-on supportive; other times it's like he blames me for this whole diagnosis. He reminds me of the financial burden the doctors and medicines cause, he gets irritated when I can't do all that he wants me to do, he gets resentful over the times I need to rest, and he says I brought it on myself due to "lifestyle choices" like my diet. It is so frustrating. Can marraige survive epilepsy?

May 30, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It sounds like there are some very fortunate loved people here. I have never found anyone who can cope with the overall burden of me not being able to contribute as much as they do. I have had several very serious relationships (engagements) however they leave because life gets "too hard".

May 30, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My husband is supportive most of the time, but sometimes blames me for being sick. He sometimes thinks I brought this on to myself for being an anxious person and doing too much.

May 30, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member WOW my heart skipped a beat reading about your marriage. How lucky you are <3

June 5, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My wife has always been supportive of what I am going through and I try to be back as she is also ill and in desperate need of surgery so hopefully we will both find good health again soon but it does put a lot of pressure on.

May 30, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it can but at times it's hard. Do you have insurance for the meds

May 30, 2016

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