if you have an epileptic seizure.
2007-09-12 19:45:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Fear of the unknown!
To few people have first aid training and as most epileptics are well controlled with medication, few people experience seeing someone having a siezure.
Education is the key!
I worked for several years at the desk next to a woman who had uncontrolled siezures, and she educated everyone who worked there on what to do.
We all got used to it, as they ocurred at work about once a month.
About 2 weeks after I transferred to a new position elsewhere, a co-worker who was undiagnosed had a siezure. I was the only one who knew what was happenning, what to do, and didn't panic! It was his first siezure, and as far as I am aware he has never had another.
Education is the key!
2007-09-12 19:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People don't know much about seizures outside what they've seen in the movies- which can be pretty dramatic. I think they're trying not to off set a seizure. That's silly, I know. Also, although I've only known 3 people who have seizures, they all seemed very different from other people. They seemed to be wired differently, have an eerie calm and a social immaturity, juxtaposed with emotional maturity. I don't know if this is common, but trust that it's off putting.
2007-09-12 19:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lovey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people are generally scared of the unknown, they probably don't know or understand what is going on or what to do, so they avoid it.
I'm sorry if this has happened to you, seizures can be very scary to witness, even if you know what to do.
you can try to explain it to your friends, and how they can help should you have a seizure, then maybe they won't be so afraid
2007-09-12 19:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by charm1936 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
poor knowledge and prejudices cause a lot of misconceptions about epilepsy. the sight of an epileptic in seizure is quite frightening to a non-medico. they will not understand the problem until a loved one from their families gets such a problem.
2007-09-12 19:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by drbony 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they just dont kow how to react. Sometimes it can be hard for people ot relate unless they've gone through certain things themselves.
2007-09-12 19:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by princesspie27 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're either scared for some screwed up reason or run b/c they don't know what to do. I have asthma attacks & they're embarrasing too. Esp when on a date.
2007-09-12 20:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they think you can pass it on.
2007-09-12 19:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋