Having epilepsy will affect someone’s general lifestyle

The effect will vary according to the individual and to a certain extent depend on how accurate the diagnosis is and how successful the medical treatment is in controlling the seizures. Therefore, people with epilepsy and their family members should discuss with their doctors the seizures condition, the diagnosis, the treatment and the side effects of the anti-epileptic drugs.

However, even if the seizures are well controlled by medication, there may be implications in many areas of life and day-to-day issues that people with epilepsy will face such as epilepsy and safety, employment, schooling, marriage, childbearing, transport, leisure, social activities, etc.

People with epilepsy and their carers can learn to adopt a relaxed but realistic attitude. Other than having effective communication with doctors concerning their medical condition, reaching out to other professionals for assistance and support is also essential. Moreover, sharing difficulties and experiences with other people with epilepsy and their families can make them feel no longer alone.

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