Dont dismiss epilepsy as “No big deal.” Dont ask if the condition came from something the person did. Dont say, “I know how you feel.” Unless youve been treated for the same type of condition and have undergone the same treatment, you really dont know how the person feels.

How do you comfort someone with epilepsy?

Here are things you can do to help someone who is having this type of seizure:Ease the person to the floor.Turn the person gently onto one side. Clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp. Put something soft and flat, like a folded jacket, under his or her head.Remove eyeglasses.More items

How do you tell your friends you have epilepsy?

Reassure them that youre just like everyone else, except you have seizures – sometimes. People react differently but if you feel annoyed, hurt or disappointed about the way they react or respond, just be upfront and tell them how you feel. It might take some pressure off them as well.