Talking about epilepsy

Explain to others about epilepsy

It's crucial to think about who else needs to be informed about your or your child's epilepsy. People frequently don't understand epilepsy, won't know how it specifically impacts you or your child, and may want to help but are unsure of how to go. If you can provide these people the information they require and engage in a discussion with them about it, it will be really beneficial for them. The following are the basic justifications for telling others:

To provide both practical and emotional support for you or your child.
mostly because they are in charge of your kid.
to be in a position to assist you or your child.
to protect you or your child.
to administer first aid by comprehending the type(s) of seizures you or your child experience.
to comprehend additional aspects of epilepsy, such as difficulties with memory or concentration in a school setting.

Selecting a recipient
It may be helpful to discuss it with an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist in adult or children's services if you are unsure of who should be informed about your or your child's epilepsy. 

The following inquiries should be taken into account while deciding who to tell:
Who spends the most time with you or your epileptic child?

When your child is not with you, who is your child with?
Who could stand by you or them and wish the best for you or them?
Who would swiftly pick up on any seizures' warning signals or symptoms?
Who can provide direct assistance?
Who can be relied upon to make the right choices?
Who can be trusted in a crisis?