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Seizures In Public?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

Has anyone had a seizure in public? I have had them and am so embarrassed because I was an appointment for a meeting and had one. Not only did the person I was with see it but she got the entire office and EMS. I know I shouldn't be embarrassed but I hate being out in public whrlej I have one. How do you guys handle that?. I'm really embarrassed.

July 30, 2015
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I never remember them until they get me awake and tell me and still I am confused and arguing with them that I didn’t have a seizure

May 17, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There are a lot of people like that. They are the aliens not you! Had that stuff done to me also but keep your head up! They are weird not you at all.

August 12, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yeah I recently made up a sheet that has my medical conditions types of seizures I have what they look like and what you should do. Maybe to informative but has helped multiple times.

July 31, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have had many in public. Had ambulances called life flighted ect. It is ok I'm epileptic.

February 23, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've had several in public. At work and an interview. Extremely embarrassing, but people have more concern for your safety. I want a dog, but they are expensive.

February 21, 2023

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