To find this offensive

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As I was leaving my neurology appointment, I have epilepsy, the receptionist loudly said to her colleague "I nearly had a fit the other night when I saw the state of the house".

To me wrong in many ways. Firstly, wrong terminology secondly, demeaning to people who have SEIZURES, could be upsetting for those newly diagnosed plus just generally inappropriate.

So why on earth ask if yabu?
You say you arent,so why even ask?

If she offended you so much,write a fucking letter and complain.

I have had the misfortune of dealing with professionally offended customers at work,miserable,unreasonable and completely incapable of listening to anyone else.

And what Sauvignon said.

It's amazing these brave people work with the general public tbh. To be criticised when they open their mouths and use common, every day words and phrases. They must despair at times.

Funnyfoot I find the word 'epileptic' insulting, I prefer, 'person with epilepsy' but do you know what love, you call yourself what you like and interpret your use of the English language to describe yourself or your actions however you bloody well like!
I'm not offended!

If some of these comments about the op's "unreasonableness" are being made by practicing nurses then it's little wonder that the NHS is in a mess. Nasty, insensitive, thoughtless and thoroughly unkind comments directed towards somebody who needs a little support and sensitivity.

The word fit has many meanings. It does not only refer to seizures. It also can mean an outburst of emotion, as well as having compatible measurements. That's just the noun.

Perhaps those prone to seizures should stop using such a common word?

No, I wasn't joking Sauvignon

It was an excruciatingly crass thing to say to the poor kid under the circs.

Just because you personally would not have been bothered, doesn't mean nobody else ever is allowed an opinion.

Sorry but I don't care what a dictionary says, to me, my feelings are paramount

But that's ridiculous! Things like definition, context and intention matter. That's just how it is.

Otherwise someone could be offended constantly. How exhausting.

OP, lighten up . Life is way, WAY too short.

thanks to the poster who has used my words against me, this is why I normally don't bother with AIBU.

Good luck OP, I am leaving now.

Are you sure Sauvignon? I can give myself 10 lashings if it makes you feel better?
For me I am both. I am an epileptic. I am also a person with epilepsy. Neither phrase offends me.

In that case Funnyfoot, I'll let you off with just six of the best!

oh look another:

AIBU?

YABU!

But, but, but, but and wah, I want my way!

thread.

FFSTiggaxx

Right best dig out that cat o nine tails I last used on DH

I have two children with epilepsy, so I understand your sensitivity. I do think you have to get over it though... people make gaffs like that all the time without thinking. Save your indignation for those who use their words with intent to hurt.

MN needs a new Thread Topic - WWM (Whinge With Me)

Then we wouldn't see these type of of AIBU's and OP's would get a much more supportive response on threads like these.

Also, hold up: Firstly, wrong terminology secondly, demeaning to people who have SEIZURES

Which is it? The term doesn't apply to you, but it's offensive to people who suffer from the thing that you acknowledge the term doesn't actually properly describe? You can't be double-offended about things which cancel each other out! (Although I guess you can if your feelings take precedence over the actual meaning of words.)

Whinge With Me

When working as a support, I accompanied a deaf client to an audiology appt. The HCP ended it by saying "You'll be hearing from us soon" and yes, I did pull her up on it

I have worked with the full spectrum of deaf people for ten years. I have yet to meet one who is that pedantic about everyday parlance. . Was your client offended by the use of the word or just you?

Some people have a condition 'foot in mouth-itis'. I suffer it myself. I can go days/weeks/months without saying "Oh my God" or exclaiming "Jesus Wept" when annoyed. But the very second the Padre walks into my office it's like the words come tumbling out of my mouth and I tend to sound something like "For fucks sake....Oh God, sorry Padre...I mean, not Oh God...shit....sorry...for Christs sake what's wrong with me...bollocks...OK, I'm just going to shut up now"

I'm sure the receptionist didn't mean to offend you, and would be very embarassed to think she did (as I am whenever I see the Padre), but you didn't say anything at the time, so there is not a lot you can do about it now apart from let it go.

On the face of it you are being over sensitive but if it bothered you, it bothered you and what others think doesn't really matter. Do you care enough to actually complain though?

We have all said things that may have come out wrong but I suggest most meant no offence.

FFS.