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New job, dealing with people

Mon, 11/30/2015 - 11:19

I just started a new job a few months ago.  I have complex partial seizures which are well controlled by medications, but a few times a year, I still have seizures.  I'll wander around, say strange things in an unusual tone of voice, show pronounced swallowing activity, open my eyes widely, etc. and not remember anything, or remeber it hazily.    At my last job, my co-workers had gotten used to my behavior and were very understanding, but it's been so long that I've forgotten how I dealt with it when I was first getting to know them.

I had a seizure during a department meeting recently, and I think I upset a few people.  I was able to take a minute at the meeting to explain the basics of partial seizures to my immediate co-workers. How do I deal with other people who work in my same general office area?  Last Wedensday, I wandered into another person's office and had a conversation that I do not remember.  Once I had wandered back to my own office, I realized that I had been there and spoken to him, but that's about it.

Now what do I do?  Should I stop by and apolgoize and explain what was going on?  Would an e-mail message be too impersonal?  Should I consult his manager or my manager on how to proceed?

I would appreciate any suggestions.

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