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how did epilepsy affect you ??
hiya has epilepsy affected anybody like it has me? i got badly bullied at school n that because i have this illness. i got called all asorts like robot head etc n ppl made fun of me by lying on the floor n shaken etc..ive not been able to suceide in the jobs i would like to do after the collage coarses i have did like uniformed services. now iam doing profession cookery n doubt il be allowed to continue this which is really hard as i really enjoy its i think they shouldnt alow us on these coarses if it gng to be a waste od#f time but i do it as i dont let it fail my life is thata bda thing? wb xx
Now that brings back memories......
Bullied in primary and high school...
Being called names and classified..
Teachers pet coz you have epilepsy, embarressments because you know you cant control your body sometimes and you know that medications might be the cause of somethings...
oddly enough a song just came on... you might like it or even know it
John Farnham - your the voice...
Anyway I can totally understand where your comming from.. I hope things get easier for you, though being an adult does not make it any easier when all you want to do, is what you like to do, to live the best you can............
Bullied in primary and high school...
Being called names and classified..
Teachers pet coz you have epilepsy, embarressments because you know you cant control your body sometimes and you know that medications might be the cause of somethings...
oddly enough a song just came on... you might like it or even know it
John Farnham - your the voice...
Anyway I can totally understand where your comming from.. I hope things get easier for you, though being an adult does not make it any easier when all you want to do, is what you like to do, to live the best you can............
Hi,
I can relate very well to the problems you may be confronted with and would even take some time to explain in depth how to live with them. As at 69 1/2 I went through the fact that people believed epilepsy was contagious, or that you were inhibited by the devil during the 1930-1940 period of time." Seldom did they want anything to do with you, teachers in school doubted your capabilities and often put you at the front of the class to keep an eye on you (that was very depressing), employers also doubted one abilities in that "they were always thinking that you had to do the simplest job, so as to be in a safe place; should a seizure occur."
Well, over the years with further knowledge and especially disability issues "employers for the most part nowadays are willing to give you a chance to prove your abilities in the job they assign you."
A lot has had to do with progress in medicine; while the other has been largely affective due to Human Rights of people with Disabilities and The Americans with Disabilities Act. I was fortunate to serve on the Employer Committee of The Presidents Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities for 3 1/2 years while I was employed at Honeywell in Minnesota. We, on that committee met with big business, small business, unions and people, to aquaint them with the reality that "a person with a disability often returned to their employer 100%+ in effort, attendance, and integrity."
On the other hand, people who don't understand disability often judge one with it only through the speculation they see, not the reality of the whole matter; until they or a loved one become confronted with one.
We often said to people "you can't understand having and living with a disability unless you have one!" You are a person and capable at doing what you can to the best of your ability in any area of life that you desire to pursue, because epilepsy is only temporary regarding its time of occurence; the rest of the time is yours to do.
If I can help you understand any of tehe things further, I'd be glad too, as I've also had Human Rights Commission and Epilepsy Foundation experience.
web: ***@****
Sincerely, Kay Kramer
I can relate very well to the problems you may be confronted with and would even take some time to explain in depth how to live with them. As at 69 1/2 I went through the fact that people believed epilepsy was contagious, or that you were inhibited by the devil during the 1930-1940 period of time." Seldom did they want anything to do with you, teachers in school doubted your capabilities and often put you at the front of the class to keep an eye on you (that was very depressing), employers also doubted one abilities in that "they were always thinking that you had to do the simplest job, so as to be in a safe place; should a seizure occur."
Well, over the years with further knowledge and especially disability issues "employers for the most part nowadays are willing to give you a chance to prove your abilities in the job they assign you."
A lot has had to do with progress in medicine; while the other has been largely affective due to Human Rights of people with Disabilities and The Americans with Disabilities Act. I was fortunate to serve on the Employer Committee of The Presidents Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities for 3 1/2 years while I was employed at Honeywell in Minnesota. We, on that committee met with big business, small business, unions and people, to aquaint them with the reality that "a person with a disability often returned to their employer 100%+ in effort, attendance, and integrity."
On the other hand, people who don't understand disability often judge one with it only through the speculation they see, not the reality of the whole matter; until they or a loved one become confronted with one.
We often said to people "you can't understand having and living with a disability unless you have one!" You are a person and capable at doing what you can to the best of your ability in any area of life that you desire to pursue, because epilepsy is only temporary regarding its time of occurence; the rest of the time is yours to do.
If I can help you understand any of tehe things further, I'd be glad too, as I've also had Human Rights Commission and Epilepsy Foundation experience.
web: ***@****
Sincerely, Kay Kramer
het thankyour for your reply :) yeh it is very harshn what they say and do to others becoause there diffrent in there lives i know buylling is also knowing to come from the homes of thereselves do you belive that ?
Hi lynsey579 and thank you for your reply &: ) to my post.
After reading your post, I felt sad that you were bullied and made fun of in school. I tell you...I would not have been among those that chose to make fun of you. My heart goes out to you.
There are cases where some people who may also be hurting in some form or fashion may choose to jump at an opportunity in public; in order to get a 5 seconed pat on the back, so to speak, by making fun of or belittleing someone else who may be hurting. I feel those intentions may be a sad attempt to place upon others a level of their own personal pain, guilt, frustration and / or discomfort. In some twisted way, it may momentarily allow them to feel better about their own problem/s; but, not for long.
That reminds me of a saying I've heard mentioned many times throughout the years and maybe you have heard it too, 'Hurting people, hurt people'. I tend to think of it in this way...surely they must be hurt or damaged in some sort of way; or, in some area in their life. I'm not a pshyciatrist or medical doctor; but, according to my personal data, their actions do not seem to be coming from a healthy perspective.
You know what I found to work just about everytime for myself? When someone hurts me in some sort of way; or, has shown dislike toward me, shunned me, made fun of me, etc. I look for an opportunity to offer genuine help when "they' finally find "themselves" to be in a pinch or a troublesome bind and no one is there; or, is willing to offer support for their situation. In this way, they tend to feel shamefully embarrassed at what they may have done toward me in the past and usually end up having a real change of heart, realizing just how wrong their actions and responses were toward me at the time when I needed help.
They will usually ask themelves, "How can this person be nice to me, help me, be there for me when no one else would or was willing to be, after what I did to them?" I tell you lynsey579, after this, they can make the best friends for you from that point forward. And if not, they will most likely remember the mercy you showed them, learn from that experience and be much less likely to repeat such an offense to other hurting people in the future. It will cause them to mature a great deal and real fast!
This is just another opportunity for you to make yet another positive difference in your precious life. Like the courses you took, the job you have now. If you enjoy it, then you will succeed. You are already a success! Look at what you have already accomplished in such a short time! I, for one, am rooting for you! Now, go get 'em! : )
After reading your post, I felt sad that you were bullied and made fun of in school. I tell you...I would not have been among those that chose to make fun of you. My heart goes out to you.
There are cases where some people who may also be hurting in some form or fashion may choose to jump at an opportunity in public; in order to get a 5 seconed pat on the back, so to speak, by making fun of or belittleing someone else who may be hurting. I feel those intentions may be a sad attempt to place upon others a level of their own personal pain, guilt, frustration and / or discomfort. In some twisted way, it may momentarily allow them to feel better about their own problem/s; but, not for long.
That reminds me of a saying I've heard mentioned many times throughout the years and maybe you have heard it too, 'Hurting people, hurt people'. I tend to think of it in this way...surely they must be hurt or damaged in some sort of way; or, in some area in their life. I'm not a pshyciatrist or medical doctor; but, according to my personal data, their actions do not seem to be coming from a healthy perspective.
You know what I found to work just about everytime for myself? When someone hurts me in some sort of way; or, has shown dislike toward me, shunned me, made fun of me, etc. I look for an opportunity to offer genuine help when "they' finally find "themselves" to be in a pinch or a troublesome bind and no one is there; or, is willing to offer support for their situation. In this way, they tend to feel shamefully embarrassed at what they may have done toward me in the past and usually end up having a real change of heart, realizing just how wrong their actions and responses were toward me at the time when I needed help.
They will usually ask themelves, "How can this person be nice to me, help me, be there for me when no one else would or was willing to be, after what I did to them?" I tell you lynsey579, after this, they can make the best friends for you from that point forward. And if not, they will most likely remember the mercy you showed them, learn from that experience and be much less likely to repeat such an offense to other hurting people in the future. It will cause them to mature a great deal and real fast!
This is just another opportunity for you to make yet another positive difference in your precious life. Like the courses you took, the job you have now. If you enjoy it, then you will succeed. You are already a success! Look at what you have already accomplished in such a short time! I, for one, am rooting for you! Now, go get 'em! : )
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