What support is there for epilepsy?

What support is there for epilepsy?

Benefits. You may be entitled to benefits, depending on how your epilepsy affects you. This might include Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and Attendance Allowance. You will need to meet certain requirements in order to qualify for these benefits.

What should you not say to someone with epilepsy?

Don’t dismiss epilepsy as “No big deal.” Don’t ask if the condition came from something the person did. Don’t say, “I know how you feel.” Unless you’ve been treated for the same type of condition and have undergone the same treatment, you really don’t know how the person feels.

Can a person with epilepsy marry?

There is no reason why an epileptic person cannot get married and have children and lead a normal life. However, correct diagnosis is required as there are several kinds of epileptic seizures. Proper medication and precautions need to be taken though.

What can epileptics not do?

Yes there will be some things you can’t do, at least until your seizures are well controlled. For example, you’ll need to be careful with water, heights, sharp objects and some electrical equipment. Until you have seizure control, here are some of the things you could consider to keep yourself as safe as possible.

What to do if you have a seizure for the first time?

Here are things you can do to help someone who is having this type of seizure:

1. Ease the person to the floor.
2. Turn the person gently onto one side.
3. Clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp.
4. Put something soft and flat, like a folded jacket, under his or her head.
5. Remove eyeglasses.

How long does it take to recover from a seizure?

As the seizure ends, the postictal phase occurs – this is the recovery period after the seizure. Some people recover immediately while others may take minutes to hours to feel like their usual self.