#she herself got two of less stigmatized illnesses. so she understands what I've been through.

[sovamurka]

suddenly realised that i don't have any of my epilepsy medication left, fuck

#either I have to go to the pharmacy that has the cheapest lamotrigine... #...or I have to go to the hospital when monday comes and get my meds for free. #because I can. thanks to the law. you know. I'm glad I can at least get meds necessary for me to stay alive. #if I had to pay 2000 rubles every month for a medication I literally can't live without? #MAN I'D FUCKING DIE. I don't have that much money to spare! #but also. it's funny that epileptics are still listed in the same category as schizophreniacs. some things never change I guess. #I mean... if you were born as either of those some 40 years ago then your life would be like 'WELCOME TO THE MENTAL WARD' #and it's actually the reason why both are still stigmatized in our society. but at least we're considered human beings now. #my mom learned so many new things when I got diagnosed. she got rid of so many unintentional biases. #and now she accepted I may never actually get undiagnosed and well... #she herself got two of less stigmatized illnesses. so she understands what I've been through. #but general rule we both established: don't tell about your diagnosis unless it's necessary. #you don't know how people may react. I know several people who would consider me a monster if I told them I am epileptic. #and in my case it's literally the same as coming out.