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How Do You Tell Someone You're Dating About Epilepsy And Is There A "right Time" For It?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Panama City, Panama
6 days ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I give people a heads up, when I first meet them, that at some point they’re going to see me pass out and let them know I have epilepsy.

5 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I try and alert them about my Epilepsy , when the person and I were at the knowing each other stage. Then if the person decides they don’t want to be around a person epilepsy, it won’t hurt as bad as it would later when they decided to break it off, to go a different direction without you.

6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Some people care; some don’t. At least if you discuss having epilepsy, you will immediately know what you are dealing with in terms of the other person’s empathy. Or lack of empathy.

2 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post and the other people's posts here, that would be your call, I'd let a person know about what you have when you feel like it, I also don't see it any of a way for someone to judge you for something that is not your fault, but not all people are that way, hopefully they try to understand what you have and sre not disciminating, but do bring up the condition you have at your call and when you are comfortable with that time, best of luck with that, my opinion here

5 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

For me, there doesn't need to be a 'right time', I have Epilepsy. Even though I was ashamed or embarrassed for most of my life, it's something that the right person/life partner will accept, because it's apart of who you are. I usually tell them right at the beginning of our relationship/meeting, just so there isn't any surprises. And if they truly love you/care they will accept it and be there for you. They may have their days, where they are scared or unknowing of what to do, but you just have to remember we've all felt like this at one point in our life. If they can't accept it, they don't deserve you.

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