If you happen to witness a seizure, the most important thing is to make sure the person does not harm him/herself during or after the seizure. You could help by:

Do not insert anything into the mouth

Loosen clothing around the person's neck

Remove sharp objects

Only move the person if they are in a dangerous place

Protect the head from injury

Reassure and stay until he/she has regained consciousness

Turn the person on one side so saliva can flow out of the mouth

Roll the person on their side after the seizure subsides.

Do not restrain the person

Place a cushion such as a folded coat under the head

After the seizure, allow the person to rest or sleep if necessary

Do not give anything to drink until consciousness is fully regained

Contact the parent or guardian if a child had the seizure

When the seizure is over, watch the person for signs of confusion


After all types of seizures:

Talk gently to the person, be comforting and reassuring as it may take some time for the person to become re-oriented.


Important:

If a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, or repeats without full recovery seek medical assistance immediately. Although this rarely occurs, it is a serious medical emergency.


You can still reduce seizures:

Even though you may not be able to prevent seizures completely, but you can reduce the frequency of their occurrence by:

Don't forget to take all the medication

Get enough rest and sleep

Don't stress yourself

Take nutritious foods

Avoid smoking and alcohol

Avoid taking stimulants and sleeping pills