My friend has that and she went into the seizure. She didn't black out she was staring off in to space and pulling at her clothes for about 3 mins. Her mental health is a clean bill of health and her physical is normal. She has done this before at a party. Everone was laughing at her. I took her in another room until she stopped. And went back to the party as if nothing happened. Any advice where she can go for help.
2007-07-14 09:21:40 · 9 answers · asked by SNAKEDOG 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Are you sure she has epilepsy? If she has told you she does, then she probably has already seen a Doctor. What you describe used to be known as a 'petite mal' seizure. Other than the brief interruption, there is nothing to worry about or that you can do. Those who laughed at her are simply ignorant, in more than one way. What you can do is exactly what you did. Protect her privacy, keep her safe and then wait for her to recover. She will on her own. The only time you need be concerned is if the seizures happen more than once, right after another, or if she suddenly deveolps a full blown 'grande mal' seizure (tonic clonic) If that happens, call 9-1-1 and get her checked by a Doc at emerg. Talk to her about her condition (epilepsy is NOT a contagious disease, you can't get it from someone else) and learn the facts. By being her friend, you are doing so much for her now than you can imagine.
Congratulations for caring. Check your local phone listings or search the net for the nearest Epilepsy society or foundation in your area for further info.
2007-07-14 09:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Accepting your friend for who she is and what she represents is really great, and you do seem to be doing this already. You are her friend and being there for her when she needs you means you can be of considerable value to her. You said that everyone was laughing at your friend having a seizure; well, that is just pure ignorance and to a larger degree immaturity, on their part. But it is really good that you took control, which does, however, suggest maturity on your part.
This being said, it is my feeling you took control because you care about your friend, no matter what anybody else thought, which is a good attitude to have. Please don't overlook or forget that you could be a great help to your friend simply by just being there. While others were clearly not. Which thus begs the question whether they were friends at all?
However, it is acknowledged you too need support and so, perhaps, you may like to make contact with the National Society for Epilepsy. There National helpline will be open tomorrow morning if you should wish to talk some more.
It is my hope the answer given is of some help to you.
2007-07-14 19:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jabez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has been to the neurologist and all of that is true...How does your friend feel about this? I mean is she depressed? It is great that you are being a supportive friend, it sounds like that is what she needs. The people at the party should have been educated to the fact that she is epileptic and shouldn't have laughed at her! I would suggest counseling, everybody can use counseling! Keep being the great friend you are and be positive and supportive!! Good Luck!
2007-07-14 09:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried taking her to the mall? Maybe she would feel comfortable flopping around in front of an audience.
Seriously, I knew of someone like that. Your friend definitely needs to be on medicine, duh?
The person I knew would go into uncontrollable shaking and sweating and loss of conscious. He was a thief and a drug addict so he wasn't a friend. Therefore I didn't know his exact circumstances, but he did pass away at a very early age (in his early twenties).
Please tell us your friend has enough sense to have seen a doctor.
2007-07-15 00:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the seizure is severe you have to name 911. The quality, and quite handiest factor, you'll be able to do with a seizure is to be certain your buddy does no longer injure himself within the approach. Clear out the discipline and be certain he does not hit his head on something and contact 911.
2016-09-05 09:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-14 09:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She needs to be examined by a Neurologist.
2007-07-14 16:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by jbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she hasn't seen a doc how do you know she has epilepsy? she needs a neurologist.
2007-07-14 09:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a DR? Have her call a neurologist. How old is she???
2007-07-14 09:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by CAT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋