What would you do if someone is having a seizure?
cushion their head if they’re on the ground. loosen any tight clothing around their neck, such as a collar or tie, to aid breathing. turn them on to their side after their convulsions stop – read more about the recovery position. stay with them and talk to them calmly until they recover.
What to say to someone who had a seizure?
Take a look at my tips for What To Do When Someone Reveals They Have Epilepsy: Tell them, “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care.” Assure them, “If you would like to talk about it, I’m here.” Assure them, “Please let me know if there’s anything that I can do to help.”
How do you stop a seizure when you feel it coming on?
In cases where the aura is a smell, some people are able to fight off seizures by sniffing a strong odor, such as garlic or roses. When the preliminary signs include depression, irritability, or headache, an extra dose of medication (with a doctor’s approval) may help prevent an attack.
How do you stop a seizure from happening?
10 tips to prevent seizures
- Take your medication as prescribed. Anti-epileptic medications are designed to help prevent seizures.
- Don’t consume alcohol.
- Avoid substance misuse.
- Practice stress management.
- Maintain a sleep schedule.
- Keep a consistent meal schedule.
- Avoid flashing lights.
- Protect yourself from head injuries.
Should you go to the hospital after a seizure?
If you see someone who is having an epileptic seizure, you should call an ambulance or 911 if: The seizure lasts more than five minutes. Another seizure starts right after the first. The person can’t be awakened after the movements have stopped.
Can someone stop themselves from having a seizure?
Witnessing someone with epilepsy having a seizure can be truly frightening. But most seizures aren’t an emergency. They stop on their own with no permanent ill effects. There isn’t much you can do to stop a seizure once it starts.
Do people remember seizures?
In focal aware seizures (FAS), previously called simple partial seizures, the person is conscious (aware and alert) and will usually know that something is happening and will remember the seizure afterwards. Some people find their focal aware seizures hard to put into words.
Should you let someone sleep after a seizure?
After the seizure: they may feel tired and want to sleep. It might be helpful to remind them where they are. stay with them until they recover and can safely return to what they had been doing before.
How do you stop a seizure coming on?
First Aid
- Keep other people out of the way.
- Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
- Don’t try to hold them down or stop the movements.
- Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
- Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
- Don’t put anything in their mouth.