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new diagnosis taking a toll on a new relationship.

Mon, 10/06/2014 - 19:57

Hey guys, 

I'm looking for a little advice with this one. I was recently diagnosed with epilsepsy (about two months ago) and my girlfriend was actually the one who urged me to go to the hospital after experiencing many seizures in a row. I was unaware due to the fact that they are partial complex absence seizures, I would space and lapse time, unaware until she mentioned it. We have only been together for a little under 6 months, but she has been there for me every step of the way. I recently moved out of state to go to school, now living six hours away with this condition has begun to take a toll on our relationship. I know on my bad days, and even on my good days she worries. She fears I will slip in the shower or that I will have a seizure and no one will be there for me. All of this worrying on her part is obviously starting to take a toll on her.  The issue is, she has always been my rock we were best friends and we would always go to eachother if we needed. I'm used to telling her everything but now all of this is worrying her. I'm starting to feel guilty and like I am ruining our relationship. I'm not sure what I can do to subside her worrying, and I guess coming here was my step in trying not to rely on her so much.

 

Any advice on how to help our loved ones deal with our diagnosis is appreciated!

thanks - B

 

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