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Any Tips For Dating And Telling A Date About Your Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU

Have my first date tonight after being diagnosed. Not sure how/when to disclose that I have epilepsy or explain it, I'm very nervous about having a seizure in front of him.
Could anyone please give me some advice or tips? Thanks so much :)

June 30, 2017
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would tell him after the date. If he can except you are use are he is not worth it. Just look at it this way, he might have a problem too. Nobody is perfect. If he does not like you as you are then he is not worth your time.

June 10, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I didn't tell any boy that when I was in school before we started to date each other, cause I knew that he would look at me different, or maybe make fun of me. But you should tell him about yourself, in case something happens.....

June 13, 2018 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If he cares about you, he will listen. He will understand. If it scares him off, well you probably don't want to be with him in the first place. I would mention it casually when the times right. Who knows, he may have health issues himself or have been in a similar situation. You never know until you try. Good luck! 🤗

July 1, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My best advice is during talking & getting to know each other ask him if he has any healthy problems or allergies so your aware & right away be open about your epilepsy. It is the best thing because if something does happen then he knows. My hubby knew from when we first met & I just got tremors that year or the next year. Feel comfortable & it will also help for if there's places you can't go. Trust me

February 1, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was lucky my hubby knew about the worst of them but I had only had tremors at the time. But over the first 2 years I had surgery & went seizure free until 5 years later. He saw all of them & thought epilepsy is just another illness just like he has asthma. Now married for a lot of years & glad to it being my best friend :)

August 2, 2018

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