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Is it bad to fight your body when you are about to have a seizure or should you just ride it out?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Marysville, CA
February 3
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You should ride it through. No matter how much you fight you’ll always lose. Or you’ll become exhausted from fighting . And the
seizures will beat you that wat

For the many of us who have no clue when they seizure , wouldn’t have a chance to even try and fight it.

February 4 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When I felt a seizure coming on, I started talking or singing and most of the time it would weaken or go away.

February 4
MyEpilepsyTeam

Should you fight your body or ride out a seizure when you feel one coming?

It's generally best to let the seizure run its course rather than trying to fight it. When you feel warning signs like an aura, the safest approach is to get yourself to a safe place and allow the seizure to happen naturally.

Here's what you can do Show Full Answer

Should you fight your body or ride out a seizure when you feel one coming?

It's generally best to let the seizure run its course rather than trying to fight it. When you feel warning signs like an aura, the safest approach is to get yourself to a safe place and allow the seizure to happen naturally.

Here's what you can do when you sense a seizure coming:

* Get to a safe location away from stairs, sharp objects, or hard surfaces
* Sit or lie down to prevent falls
* Alert someone nearby if possible so they can help keep you safe
* Don't try to restrain yourself or fight the movements

Trying to fight or resist a seizure won't stop it from happening and could potentially put you at greater risk of injury. The electrical activity in your brain needs to complete its course.

After the seizure, give yourself time to recover. You may feel confused or disoriented, which is completely normal. Stay in a safe place until you feel alert again.

If you're experiencing auras or warning signs before seizures, talk with your doctor. This information can be helpful for adjusting your treatment plan.

February 3
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I get auros before mine and if I stop what I am doing, lay down or at least sit down and stay calm I believe at least lessens it. But I have to do this as soon as I notice I am having an auro. Sometimes eating helps too. Otherwise, if I feel I cant stop it I just "ride it out". I think staying calm while you are "riding it out" helps too.

February 6
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

What you might want to do is wait as calm as possible, easier said than done, for the seizure to flow through as once that seizure spike begins, it cannot be stopped unless your system has a device within and/or you are taking medication.

I state those two options as I am taking medication and I have two devices that work together to manage the seizure spike activity taking place 24/7.

February 6

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