I'm sure there are countless people with some sort of condition they don't tell others about, AND THAT'S OKAY. Many of us here know exactly how they feel in that regard. They aren't ready yet. They may have some insecurities about it. They may be afraid of being treated differently because of their condition. A lot of us have been there. I've been there myself. If or when they're ready to open up about it, they'll let someone know.

You never know what someone is suffering from and even the pain they're in. So many elements are invisible to the naked eye. We should just treat all people with kindness.

I'm sure all have something they want to hide, but that's okay. My Mom was a rehab nurse & taught me to NEVER pity /treat others differently because of a condition, but treat them w/ the dignity & respect you would anyone else. That's in part why people open up to me. Many want to hide it bc they feel they'd be treated differently but once they get to know me they're know it's not an issue for me & my concerns are genuine.

We shouldn’t be judge because of our condition or disability. Others don’t see epilepsy upfront. I don’t tell anyone about it until I get close to them or if it is my job. I wear a medical alert anyway. Also everyone should get comfortable with their own disability.

I have anxiety PTSD and suppression . Suppression is ppl and things . I like.ppl don't gete wrong . It's if they try and cross my boundaries or they cut me off from talking and I forget what I was going to say and they themselves can't remember . Or if ppl make the outside look trashy .. it just puts me into a shut down mode .