Photosensitive epilepsy
For people who is unfamiliar with this term: Photosensitive epilepsy is where strobe/flickering lights throws people in seizures.
I was able to drive during the day, because there wasn’t very many strobe lights. For the last year, the constructions added strobe lights for every mile and it’s gotten to the point where I can’t leave the house without having seizures anymore.
My wife and I plan to move to the Country soon. I was ok with not being able to leave the house at night, but now I may have to face the fact that I may not be able to leave the house at all anymore.
Hi! That's a tough thing to live with. Have you contacted the city so they are at least aware of how it affects people?
Please, do reach out if anything in disability support is a problem, I generally do try to avoid posting flashing images.
After contacting three different cities, they ignored me, the third one apologized, and added more strobe lights instead of disengage the strobes. I had to move out of the third city, because they decided to build an apartment right next to me. It seems like every time I move further into the country, the more they edge closer. I'm in my fourth city, and it is so much worse than the third city. I'm thinking of moving to a deeply secluded location. I greatly appreciate the fact that you even consider to refrain from posting photosensitive videos. Most people don't. Thank you.
@DeafGroot Ugh, that sucks the cities didn't try to find a solution that would accommodate all needs well. I hope you're able to find a place free of flashing lights!
I struggle with this sometimes. Especially if fluorescent lights start flickering at work. I usually have to take breaks or report it to my team if it bothers me too much. Meds help me a lot so I don't go into a seizure too quickly.