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Navigating love with epilepsy: challenges faced when dating

Dating can be an exhilarating journey filled with anticipation, butterflies, and the hope of finding a lasting connection. However, for individuals living with epilepsy, the experience of dating can come with unique challenges and uncertainties. In this blog post, we will explore the problems that people with epilepsy often encounter while dating and offer some insights on how to address them.

  1. The Fear of Disclosure: One of the most significant challenges faced by individuals with epilepsy when dating is deciding when and how to disclose their condition. Fear of stigma, misconceptions, and rejection often complicate this process. Some individuals may worry that their potential partners will view their epilepsy as a burden or a barrier to a healthy relationship. Striking the right balance between openness and personal privacy can be a delicate task.

Suggestion: It’s important to remember that epilepsy is a medical condition and not a reflection of one’s character or worth. When considering disclosing your epilepsy, choose a comfortable and appropriate time to have an open conversation. Education and dispelling common misconceptions about epilepsy can help alleviate fears and foster understanding.

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What I am missing on: the dating life of a person with epilepsy

It’s been over a year since I posted last.

In the past year, I started a new (part-time) job, still working on the old one (so working 170% of a “normal” person’s time) and trying to get a personal life. This seems overwhelming from where I stand and invisible for those outside.

My dating/personal life: so I’ve been trying Tinder and Bumble for a while, but quit it mid-2021 because, well, they both suck. Had a few dates, met some interesting people, but didn’t connect with anyone.

My dating/work life: well, paying rent and eating is expensive, apparently, and you actually have to have money. So, as I said, 170% of the time. Financially, it is worth it and … I actually get to eat.

My personal life: gaining some “quarantine” weight seems to have been normal last year. For me, it seems that it was normal also. Unfortunately, for me, it meant about 20+ kilos of quarantine weight. I need to drop those before I feel comfortable starting dating.

What’s your secret in dealing with dating?