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There are lots of stereotypes about epilepsy that create stigmas and fear. Epilepsy only affects someone when they are actually having a seizure so at all other times they are the same as anyone else. Some people think that people with epilepsy are less intelligent or mentally ill. Epilepsy is a physical condition, not a mental one, so people with epilepsy have normal intellectual ability. Some people think it is a contagious disease, which it isn't. You cannot catch epilepsy from someone.
Some people think that flashing lights cause seizures although that is only the case for about 3% to 5% of all of the people that have epilepsy. For all others, flashing lights have no affect on them and do not trigger their seizures. People think people with epilepsy can have the danger of swallowing their tongue during a seizure. It is actually impossible for anyone to swallow their tongue, so someone having a seizure cannot do so. So you should never put something in someone's mouth when they are having a seizure to try to prevent them from doing so. You could actually do some damage, by injuring their mouth. If they suddenly closed their mouth and bit on the item in it they could injure themselves or maybe break a tooth.
If you know someone who has epilepsy you will know that they are no different to anyone else, except when they are having a seizure. People with epilepsy can go for days, weeks, months or years without having a seizure. A normal seizure only lasts a few minutes and people can recover very quickly after having one, depending on how serious it is. So the vast majority of the time they live perfectly normal lives.
What else can I help you with?
How do you construct a sentence with stigma?
A stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular characteristic or attribute. An example of a sentence using "stigma" could be: "There is a stigma attached to mental health issues that can prevent individuals from seeking help."
What phobia is the fear of epilepsy?
The fear of epilepsy is known as "epilepsyphobia" or "seizure phobia." It involves an intense fear of witnessing or experiencing seizures, often leading to anxiety and avoidance behaviors. Treatment may involve therapy to address the specific phobia and educate individuals about epilepsy to reduce fear and stigma.
What is the job of a stigma?
The stigma on a flower is responsible for receiving pollen during fertilization. It is the receptive surface where pollen grains adhere and germinate to produce a pollen tube that delivers sperm to the ovules. This process is essential for sexual reproduction in plants.
When was Charles Dickens diagnosed with epilepsy and how?
To the best of my knowledge Charles Dickens never was diagnosed with Epilepsy. We would say that suggestions that he did are uncorroborated, that is to say they are an assumption. Most likely the root of this belief is his great understanding of Epilepsy in his writing, particularly Oliver Twist.
What is the top of the pistil called?
Stigma
Can you get epilepsy from a friend?
No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.
What part of the flower traps pollen?
the middle of the flower holds pollen or wear it is yellow
What does stigma mean?
Stigma is a mark of disgrace or infamy.
What is the difference between epilepsy and seizures?
Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.
Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?
yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy
Can you get epilepsy in your leg?
Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.
Why feel the stigma sticky?
stigma
