Hi everybody,
I'm new to the forum. I don't have epilepsy, but I just started a relationship with a girl that does. This is my first experience with epilepsy, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can so I can be a good partner. Medical information has been easy to find so far, but advice for dating someone with E has been scarce. I understand it can vary greatly from person to person, but anything would be appreciated.
She has non-motor focal onset seizures, aware and impaired. I've seen her have one for certain, and I believe she has had more but they are so subtle most of the time that she can pass them off as being tired. She has been dumped in the past because of her condition, so I understand her apprehension and don't take it personally.
I want to be there for her, and support her when she needs it, but I don't want to give the impression I think she's incapable or broken. Any tips from caretakers out there? Advice on how to handle the post-ictal recovery? General do's and don'ts?
Thanks everybody!
I'm new to the forum. I don't have epilepsy, but I just started a relationship with a girl that does. This is my first experience with epilepsy, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can so I can be a good partner. Medical information has been easy to find so far, but advice for dating someone with E has been scarce. I understand it can vary greatly from person to person, but anything would be appreciated.
She has non-motor focal onset seizures, aware and impaired. I've seen her have one for certain, and I believe she has had more but they are so subtle most of the time that she can pass them off as being tired. She has been dumped in the past because of her condition, so I understand her apprehension and don't take it personally.
I want to be there for her, and support her when she needs it, but I don't want to give the impression I think she's incapable or broken. Any tips from caretakers out there? Advice on how to handle the post-ictal recovery? General do's and don'ts?
Thanks everybody!