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Since The Condition Of What We Have Been Diagnosed With, Do Feel Being A Little Dif Of Yourself Or What? Even As Other People See You ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakewood, CO

I think I may have felt like that at first when I was diagnosed with my condition and such etc, but I over the years accepted my condition I have, some people will understand what I have and some maybe not, I don't let others bring down because they don't understand, it's not my fault I have a condition I have but I don't let my condition or someone's opinion get to me, especially if they don't get what I tried to let them know about, what are your thoughts about this ❓ how do look at this?

August 17
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm still me. can't do things I use to do or want to do but I'm still me. I have a mindset that others can take me as I am or don't take me at all. I don't think I ever went out of my way to make another person like and accept me.

August 17
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My whole family of 6 sisters and one brother turned their back on me since I was diagnosed and still do now for over 50 years ,plus alot others have when they find out I have epilepsy, that is why I always look forward to the future to make the most of my life, and don't let the past get to me.

August 17
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Acceptance is the big word. When we can do that we can move on with life and our condition. If not, we stay stuck in anger, depression, shame, poor self-esteem and self-worth and will not reach our full potential. We have a responsibility to educate the ignorant about our illness. If they choose to keep their opinions about those with epilepsy and keep the stigma going, I X THEM OUT OF MY LIFE. That’s not someone I want in my life, feeding the demons I’m already (sometimes) fighting in my head and in public. Read my shirt.

August 17
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Wow Dave7, you ask a lot of questions. It’s the only way to get answers though so good for you.👍

August 17
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I see it as

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