Epilepsy & seizures

Seizures range widely: focal seizures may cause staring or confusion, and absences are brief lapses.

Focal seizures begin in one area; the person may stay aware or become confused.

Frequent triggers include missed medication, poor sleep, stress, alcohol, and illness.

It's impossible to 'swallow your tongue', and objects cause injury. Protect the head and time it instead.

Over 5 minutes (or repeated seizures, a first seizure, injury, or breathing trouble) needs urgent help.

The recovery position keeps the airway clear; stay with them until they're fully recovered.

Consistent dosing controls seizures for most people; never change or stop it without your team.

Several factors interact: seizures themselves, the underlying cause, medication, and sleep/mood.

Offloading to reminders and protecting sleep help; discuss foggy thinking with your team rather than stopping meds.