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Living with
Epilepsy

Epilepsy impacts everyone differently. Learning what to expect and how to manage challenges can help you feel more in control and better supported.

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feel a lack of information and resources are barriers to accessing support or treatment they need
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of people with epilepsy experience stigma, ranging from subtle biases to significant misunderstanding.

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Nearly 2 in 3 people emphasise the urgent need for more community support and understanding to improve their quality of life
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What would you like to learn about epilepsy today?

If I have not had a seizure for many years does that mean I still suffer from Epilepsy?

10 practical tips for supporting someone with Epilepsy
I’ve just had my first seizure, what should I do?
What information should I bring to my first medical appointment?
If I have not had a seizure for many years does that mean I still suffer from Epilepsy?
Types of Epilepsy
Can you have seizures forever?
What is an aura?
What triggers seizures?
What are the side effects of epilepsy?
Does epilepsy affects a person’s emotional wellbeing?
Can I drive if I have epilepsy?
Can I drink alcohol if I have epilepsy?
Can I take part in sports and/or vigorous activities?
Can a person die living with epilepsy?
What travel advice is recommended?
If someone is taking anti-seizure medication to control their seizures, they are considered to have active epilepsy.
The International League Against Epilepsy considers epilepsy to be resolved for individuals with an age-dependent epilepsy syndrome who are past the applicable age or if the individual has been seizure-free for 10 years and off medication for at least the last five years.
10 practical tips for supporting someone with Epilepsy
I’ve just had my first seizure, what should I do?
What information should I bring to my first medical appointment?
If I have not had a seizure for many years does that mean I still suffer from Epilepsy?
Types of Epilepsy
Can you have seizures forever?
What is an aura?
What triggers seizures?
What are the side effects of epilepsy?
Does epilepsy affects a person’s emotional wellbeing?
Can I drive if I have epilepsy?
Can I drink alcohol if I have epilepsy?
Can I take part in sports and/or vigorous activities?
Can a person die living with epilepsy?
What travel advice is recommended?
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