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Non-epileptic seizures, usually called functional or dissociative seizures, can look almost identical to seizures caused by epilepsy but work in a completely different way. They are involuntary and real, they are not caused by disrupted electrical activity in the brain, and anti-seizure medications (ASMs) do not control them. The immediate first aid is much the…

Category: Seizures

A tonic-clonic seizure is the type most people picture: the body stiffens, then jerks rhythmically, and the person is unconscious throughout. Most last between one and three minutes. The response is to time it, protect the person from injury, avoid restraining them, place them in the recovery position once the movements stop, and call 999…

Category: Seizures

Sleep onset seizures are seizures that happen during sleep. They can be hard to spot, so the signs are often noticed in the morning. Because seizures in sleep may go unwitnessed, they carry added risk and are linked to SUDEP, so good seizure control, a safe sleep set-up and, where appropriate, a monitor or alarm…

Category: Advice, Seizures

For some women with epilepsy, seizures follow a predictable pattern linked to their menstrual cycle. This phenomenon, known as catamenial epilepsy, affects between 10% and 70% of women with epilepsy at some point in their lives. Understanding the relationship between hormones and seizures can help women recognise patterns, track changes effectively, and have informed discussions…

Category: Advice, Seizures, Syndromes

Becoming a father is a life-changing experience—one that brings joy, responsibility, and a fair share of challenges. For men living with epilepsy, these challenges can feel more complex. From managing health risks to navigating emotions, work-life balance, and parenting expectations, fatherhood and epilepsy can intersect in unique and deeply personal ways. Whether you're already a…

Category: Advice, Education, News, Seizures

Stress is a relative term that can be different for each person. For some people, it can be as a result of emotional trauma, and for others it could be a tough week at work. Epilepsy and seizures can also affect each person differently. There are a lot of correlations between stress and seizure activity,…

Category: Advice, Living with Epilepsy, Seizures