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Stigma and Epilepsy (or any stigma)

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Aug 23 2:44am | Replies (40)

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@jakedduck1

@santosha
@baa
I wholeheartedly agree there are more good people than bad. I have also had very good compassionate people care for me and didn't mean to be one-sided.
I was trying to point out that inhumanity towards people still exists towards people with Epilepsy. However, many of those incidents happened in the ’60s & ‘70s when attitudes were much less accepting. I suppose I was feeling sorry for myself and remembering the hurt of some of the incidents and overlooking the good people. I want to forget all of the hurtful situations but somehow I can’t even after 57 years. I will never forget the little boy at the shopping mall. When I woke up from a seizure he was sitting next to me, talking softly with his hand on my arm. Such a special moment, but then his mother yanked him away, making a snide comment.
I wish I could remember more of the compassionate people who offered their help.
Take care kids,
Jake

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Hi Jake (@jakedduck1)
I also do understand you and the point you have tried to transmit in your post. Unfortunately, stigma towards not only epilepsy but also other health issues still exists.
Beautiful words @baa you have shared with us! Epilepsy is an opportunity for us to become more passionate human beings.
I hope that all who went through similar experiences of prejudice will at some point heal those wounds. The support of a psychologist can be of much help.
I wish you all a good coming week!
Santosha