Do you know what to do if someone has a seizure? A lot of us grew up with some misinformation about epilepsy and how to help someone having a seizure. Were you taught the wrong steps? Find out below!<\/p>\n
Purple is the color of epilepsy awareness. Help us share some facts everyone should know!<\/p>\n
1. Epilepsy is not a mental illness. It is a physical neurological disorder not linked with mental health or intelligence. People with epilepsy live otherwise normal lives.<\/p>\n
2. If you see someone having a seizure, move them away from any sharp objects or hard surfaces. Never restrain a person having a seizure or try to put anything in their mouths. A person having a seizure is not in danger of swallowing their tongue despite what we were all taught! If the seizure goes on for 5 minutes with\u00a0 no signs of slowing down, call emergency services.<\/p>\n
3. Epilepsy is not contagious.<\/p>\n
4. Not all seizures involve convulsions. Signs of a seizure can include a blank stare, rapid blinking, or some chewing movements. If these signs are noticed, no immediate aid is required other than possibly reassurance and emotional support.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to help, please share this post with your friends and help spread awareness and education.
\nIf you\u2019d like to do more, the Anita Kaufman Foundation has a lot more information about epilepsy education, and can be found here: http:\/\/www.akfus.org\/
\nAnd if you\u2019d like to help some great kids have a fun summer next year, the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona has a great program called Camp Candlelight, which is a summer camp that aims to give children with epilepsy a great summer camp experience. You can learn more here: http:\/\/www.epilepsyaz.org\/camp_candlelight<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Do you know what to do if someone has a seizure? A lot of us grew up with some misinformation about epilepsy and how to help someone having a seizure. Were you taught the wrong steps? Find out below!<\/p>\n
Purple is the color of epilepsy awareness. Help us share some facts everyone should know!<\/p>\n
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