Epilepsy is not a condition requiring others to be over-protective. Nor is it necessary to restrict the activities or job opportunities of the person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is not an uncommon disorder, but it is often a well-hidden one. It is hidden because you may be unaware of a person's epilepsy until you witness them having a seizure. With good epilepsy management that may never occur.
Epilepsy is also well-hidden in another sense.
People with epilepsy, particularly job seekers and employees, often hide the fact that they have epilepsy because they fear the stigma and discrimination which may result. If a person has said they have epilepsy, it has often meant they did not secure the job. Helpful questions employers can ask If a job applicant tells you they have epilepsy, this disclosure gives you the opportunity to find out about their condition and if it will affect their work. To assume that a person's epilepsy will prevent them from doing the job is often a mistake and can lead to discrimination. All rights reserved.