How do people react to seizures?

First Aid

1. Keep other people out of the way.
2. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
3. Don’t try to hold them down or stop the movements.
4. Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
5. Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
6. Don’t put anything in their mouth.

When someone has a seizure What do they feel?

Some people have nausea or unusual feelings that are difficult to describe. These seizures may also result in difficulty speaking, involuntary jerking of a body part, such as an arm or a leg, and spontaneous sensory symptoms such as tingling, dizziness and seeing flashing lights.

Is watching a seizure scary?

The stress begins with witnessing the first seizure, especially if it’s a generalized tonic clonic seizure or grand mal type. This experience is frightening and anxiety-provoking, and it always leaves a mark. It can even cause post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, resulting in worry, nervousness and fear.

How do people act before a seizure?

Some warning signs of possible seizures may include: Odd feelings, often indescribable. Unusual smells, tastes, or feelings. Unusual experiences – “out-of-body” sensations; feeling detached; body looks or feels different; situations or people look unexpectedly familiar or strange.

Should you restrain someone having a seizure?

You must absolutely not: Hold the person down or attempt to restrain them in any way; this is very dangerous for everyone involved, as a person experiencing a seizure cannot control their movements.

Can a seizure be confused with being under the influence?

According the Epileptic Society: “People who are most likely to be accused of being drunk are those with complex focal seizures where their consciousness may be affected. They may appear confused, often wandering round without knowing where they are.

Can you talk during a seizure?

Patients with simple partial seizures remain awake and aware throughout the seizure, and some patients can even talk during the episode.

When assisting someone having a seizure restrain their arms so they dont hurt themselves?

There are many myths about the correct first aid treatment for a victim having a seizure. One of these myths is around restraining a victim to stop them from injuring themselves – this is incorrect and potentially dangerous! Do not hold the person down or try to stop his or her movements.

What happens if you hold down someone having a seizure?

Do not try to hold down the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder.