On the occasion of the International Day of Epilepsy, this Monday, a group of people suffering from this pathology decided to meet to raise awareness of this disease. A disabling pathology on a daily basis and which would affect 1000 people in Polynesia.
This small group intends soon to create a local branch of the “Epilepsy France” association in order to defend the cause of patients and ensure better care. Because “This disease is demonized, says Heipua Tavaitai, herself suffering from epilepsy. There are some who do not dare to talk about it in relation to their profession. It is true that it is not obvious. They see that it’s going to be a factor that won’t be good for the job, when you can live like a normal person. By having treatment, we live like a normal person. After that, it’s a job that you have to do on yourself, that is to say, manage your stress, your fatigue. But you can work like a normal person. “
If you are concerned about this subject, you can contact Nohaura Rurua at 89.56.06.62.
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