Thank you everyone. I've had epilepsy since childhood back when there was still a stigma to it. Thankfully school was fine, in fact my classmates were quite protective of me so I was never bullied because of it. There was a boy in my neighbourhood tho who started my waryness about telling people. If he heard me saying I'd had a 'funny turn' he'd start laughing at me but was the only one who ever did back then as far as I remember. As I got older it became well managed to the point where I asked if I still actually had it, sadly I do but I carried on living my life & didn't let it define me, as we say these days. I could go years without having any big ones so I just didn't mention it to people unless I needed to. Unfortunately a couple of people I told then didn't speak to me again afterwards. Their problem not mine I know but it hurt & made me feel embarrassed. That was about 30 years ago now but it left it's mark. Years later I still only talk about it when I have to despite having more positive reactions than negative throughout my life 🤷‍♀️

It's good to know that I'm not the only one that screams, thank you very much for sharing your experiences! I will be getting a medic alert bracelet & maybe also something recognisable for my phone.

I've decided not to let it stop me travelling, the only thing I will give up is going to musicals at the theatre. Concerts are a definite no go as the flashing & strobe lights etc are a trigger for me though.

Thank you again everyone 💜