People with epilepsy suffer more from the attitudes of those around them than from the seizures.  Centuries old myths about the nature of epilepsy still exist today.  We understand in scientific terms that seizures are caused by excessive electrical discharges in the brain, and we also know that it is possible for anyone to have a seizure (given the right trigger), but society is often reluctant to let go of superstitions about epilepsy.  Myths like “not talking about epilepsy” or a “person with epilepsy is to be avoided or feared” continue to make life difficult for someone with seizures.

A seizure, (like a heart attack, or an asthma attack, or similar health condition), can be a frightening occurrence, both for an onlooker and the person experiencing it.  However, like other medical conditions, that is all a seizure is – a medical condition.  By finding out what to do when a seizure occurs, and by becoming informed about this common neurological condition, you can help to remove the fear and stigma.