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You can help

By understanding what to do when I am having a seizure, you’re helping to keep me safe

Choose your seizure film

Helping them get it 

Together with other young people living with epilepsy, we’ve created short films that help you explain your seizures and how you want to be supported. Whether you're opening up to friends, explaining things at school, or helping someone get what epilepsy means to you - these films are here to help.

These films are designed to make conversations easier and clearer, showing:

  • Not all seizures look the same
  • This is the kind of seizure I have
  • Here’s what to look out for
  • And this is how you can help me

When people get what your seizures are like, they’re more likely to support you properly. And that can change everything.

Together, we can do more.

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Ways you can get involved

Give it a 💜 and a share

The more you like, comment, and tag your friends, the more people get to see these films. And that means more people learning that seizures don’t all look the same - but they can make a difference.

Let’s talk about it

These films are here to help you talk about your epilepsy when the words are hard to find. Whether it’s your family, your friends, your teachers, your medical team - let’s start talking about what it is like for you and how they can help.

Be part of what’s next

We’re putting together a toolkit to help you create your own video, if that feels right for you. It’s all about your voice, your story, your way. You’re the expert on your own epilepsy. We’re just here to help you share your experience, in whatever way works best for you.

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Ep.1 Tonic-clonic Seizures

It’s the one where you suddenly drop to the floor, go stiff, and your whole body starts shaking.

Want to learn more about tonic-clonic seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.2 Tonic Seizures

Your body suddenly goes stiff. You can’t move, and you’re totally unaware it’s happening. It’s like you’re frozen. And I usually fall over.

Want to learn more about tonic seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.3 Atonic Seizures

It’s like someone hits the off switch on your muscles - you just drop, fast and without warning. It only lasts for seconds. 

Want to learn more about atonic seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.4 Absence Seizures

It’s like your brain hits pause for a few seconds. You suddenly stop what you’re doing. You stare into space. I can’t remember what happened.

Want to learn more about absence seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.5 Myoclonic Seizures

It’s the one where your body suddenly jerks - like a jolt - and whatever you’re holding might go flying.

Want to learn more about myoclonic seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.6 Focal Aware Seizures

It’s the one where you go still as a statue - still awake, still aware - but your body won’t move, and it can feel really scary.

Want to learn more about focal seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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Ep.7 Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures

It looks like one minute your spaced out, the next your chewing, kicking, or laughing, without even knowing you’re doing it. 

Want to learn more about focal seizures? Click here to find out what people should and shouldn’t do to help.

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