#epileptic seizures

[desertwaterwitch]

Made a similar post before (I don’t think on this account) but as a reminder:

We, as people with epilepsy, super appreciate when you tag something to let us know there’s flashing lights in it. A huge chunk of us have that seizure trigger. However, what’s important is to tag it this way:

Examples:

tw flashing lights

tw strobe lights

flashing lights

strobe lights

I notice people will tag “epilepsy.” That’s not good, though, because us epileptics regularly search that tag to find things about epilepsy and seizures we relate with. If someone tags the word “epilepsy” when there are flashing lights, we will pass them and possibly go into a seizure. Very dangerous, no matter what type.

For me I filter out those tags now, but coming across them because they’ve been tagged incorrectly, that’s scary.

I want to thank everyone who does tag correctly. You have helped me and others who have epilepsy.

Please pass this on! 💜

#super important #important #epileptic seizures #epilepsy awareness #epilepsy #seizures #seizure disorder #actually epileptic #chronic illness #actually disabled #disabled

[earlgraytay]

I really want to make a PSA about flashing lights but it turns out the lingo about all the conditions that make you sensitive to flashing lights is different enough that it's going to be a pain in the ass to research properly

and if I make it on here I won't reach the people I need to reach, aka fucking youtubers I like who keep using glitch effects

(like. they call it photosensitive epilepsy. but the exact same thing wrt migraine is called photophobia and a lot of doctors will write it off as psychological? and in common medical parlance photosensitivity means "michael jackson skin condition"? ??? ?)

anyway uh tldr high contrast light pulses hurt a lot of people, it's not just the kind of flashing lights that you might think of when you think of an Epilepsy Seizure Warning,

this site has a good overview of common photosensitive epilepsy triggers - it can be something as simple as "sunlight on water hitting the wrong way" or "light through Venetian blinds that hits wrong".

any set of flashing lights that flickers more than 5 times a second, has high contrast (white on black, white on a vibrant colour), or flashes rapidly can trigger an epileptic seizure. they can also trigger migraines for some people.

another psa: seizures don't look the same for everyone. you probably know what a tonic-clonic/grand mal seizure looks like. but for some people, flashing lights trigger milder seizures. this can look like a Sudden Feeling Of Doom, a clenched jaw, random body jerks and twitches, an out of body experience, or a bad taste in your mouth. obviously if you think you're having seizures get your ass to a neurologist, don't take the advice of a stranger on the internet as gospel, but... yeah.

please for the love of god stop using strobe lights, glitch effects, TV static effects, and other flashing lights without slapping a trigger warning on there. you will be helping more people than you know.

@vaspider @thebibliosphere if you could reblog this so that more people can see, that'd be lovely.

#epilepsy #epileptic seizures #photosensitivity #migraines #migraine #psa #discussion of flashing lights not the lights themselves

[mindblowingscience]

Diets that are higher in fat and significantly lower in carbohydrates are known to have a drastic effect on reducing the incidence of seizures in individuals with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy, particularly among children. While it's becoming apparent the diet creates some sort of shift in the gut's microflora, the precise nature of those changes and their connection to the prevalence of seizures remains a mystery.

Continue Reading.

#Science #Health #Molecular Biology #Seizures #Epileptic Seizures #Diet #Keto

[whumperer-86]

Seizure whump

Live Surgery Room ep5

His daughter was scolding him and he got really agitated then he had a seizure .. he's not an abusive father, he was just sick

He's not one of the main characters but I thought his whump was very good

#whump #whumper #asian whump #emotional whump #suffering #drama #whumpee #asian whumper #bromance #chinese drama #medical whump #seizure whump #epileptic seizures #seizures #medical drama #zhang bin bin #dai xu #live surgery room #cdrama

[lullabyes22-blog]

tw: glitch

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕯𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖑 𝕯𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝕯𝖗𝖚𝖌𝖘 - 𝕬 𝕾𝖎𝖑𝖈𝖔 𝕻𝖑𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙

66 Silco-flavored songs because there aren't enough chaotic playlists of our favorite rat-bastard<3

Forward but Never Forget/XOXO

More playlists: Here

#tw: glitch #tw: flashing gif #tw: epileptic content #arcane #arcane league of legends #arcane silco #silco #forward (never forget)/xoxo #forward but never forget/xoxo #fanfic playlist #playlist #silco playlist #glitch #epilepsy #epileptic seizures

[skeleticcs]

Seizure first-aid

Seizure activity and warning signs can look like: Facial twitching, Eye rolling, Myoclonic jerks (these can look like tics but aren’t), Slowed movement or reflexes, Slurred speech, Multiple clusters of smaller seizures(atonic, partial, or absences), Seeming ‘out of it’ or unresponsive, Dilated pupils

If someone near you starts to have a seizure:

1- Time the seizure and have soemone call emergency services(this varies, see below for more info)

2- Stay calm and don’t panic. People are not always unconscious during a seizure and when you freak out it can make the person panic as well, which doesn’t help the situation.

3- If able to, move them to the floor laying on their side(do not try to do this if convulsions are severe) and protect their head with a cushion, jacket, etc. so they’re not hitting it on the floor or anything around.

4- Remove anything from the area that they could hit or bump into, like tables or chairs. Also remove anything that could be a safety hazard such as glasses or tight jewelry/clothes around the neck.

5- Stay with the person until they’re fully conscious and functioning again and make sure they’re okay. Offer things like a snack, water, comfort item, etc if possible(only do this if they can handle it, don’t try to give them food if they’re still out of it and at risk of choking for example).

DO NOT hold the person down or try to stop their convulsions. DO NOT put anything in or near their mouth- it doesn’t help and can be an extreme choking hazard. DO NOT splash them with water, yell at them, or do anything else in an attempt to stop the seizure. It’s not possible and you just have to wait it out

WHEN TO CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES:

If this is a complete stranger it’s always best to be safe and have someone call(unless you find a medical ID stating otherwise). If the person seizing is a friend or someone you know has seizures regularly then there’s usually no need for emergency services(however, ALWAYS ASK the person themselves). If the person has been seizing for 3-5+ minutes non-stop, their lips are blue, they’re choking, or anything else out of the ordinary CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY

Keep in mind that every person is different and they may want/need different things, so make sure to check with friends or people who you know may have a seizure while they’re with you.

#seizures #seizure disorder #seizure first aid #epilepsy #epileptic seizures #non epileptic seizures #seizure safety

[thisisawonderfulusername]

I

HATE

SEIZURES

I

HATE

EPILEPSY

I HATE ALWAYS WORRYING ABOUT HAVING ANOTHER SEIZURE

AND I HATE WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS

WHY ME

#epileptic problems #epileptic seizures #actually epileptic #epilepsy #epileptic

[bandshirts-andbooks]

#what the fuck #we finally found something that works #but god forbid I have a vagina #ALSO IM A SEX REPULSED ACE #WHAT THE LITERAL FUCK #chronic illness memes #chronic pain #epileptic seizures #actually epileptic #epileptic #living with epilepsy #epileptic problems #epilepsy #spoonie #spoonie memes #spoonies #chronic migraine #seizures #fuckin bullshit

[sapphic-squids]

I love seeing folks joke about getting lobotomies. Bitch I did it before it was cool. Epilepsy was keeping me trendy.

#disabled #temporal lobe epilepsy #epileptic seizures #actually epileptic #epilepsy #i need a lobotomy #live laugh lobotomy #lobectomy #traumatic brain injury

[notallfay]

As someone who has epilepsy, and is a none Christian. I really hate films about exorcisms, but every so often I get tricked into watching one.

There's something extremely uncomfortable about watching the "possessed person" who actually is just having epileptic symptoms, being subject to abuse, and people telling Christian verses at them. Even the yelling and swearing is a symptom for certain types of epilepsy.

I hate them even more when the films narrative is look how right this abusive, ablist as fuck preist is. If the person dies, then their soul is saved at least BS.

Then there's the whole, some countries do this to actual disabled people, and not give people with epilepsy life saving medication.

Like why do writers still churn out this shit, and don't even use an ounce of creativity to question the issues with this? Or logical reasons to what a possession could actually be? Or what the preist is doing is fucked up, and not those mean, mean evil scientist and none believers stopping them from doing their job. Like seriously????

I know epilepsy isn't the only condition people will preform an exorcism on, but it's the one I spot because it's a lot more personal to me. I think it is pretty horrific actually.

#ablelism #Exorcisms #Horror films #Horror #disabled and cute #disabled life #actually disabled #epilepsy #epileptic problems #epileptic seizures #Abuse #Abusive

[desertwaterwitch]

Thank you, Disney, for this amazing disclaimer! The fact that a huge company actually put a disclaimer on their game, movie or show…

For me when I stare at a screen with bright lights (not even flashing) for a long time, I typically have a seizure. Happens to a lot of epileptics, so some of us wear sunglasses when looking at a screen for an extended amount of time. Nothing big, luckily, because of my meds. But Disney, they did it!

They not only put the disclaimer as every company should do, they also put in additional info about what to do! That’s incredible to me.

Now for me I was stupid and ignored all of it like usual. 😂 I should have taken breaks instead of playing for hours on end. My addictive personality does not help! So now my brain hurts from the seizures. Happens every time I find a new addicting game.

But thanks, Disney! I’m so happy! Other companies need to make sure to follow suit. It’s really not that difficult.

#thanks Disney #Disney #epilepsy #epilepsy awareness #epileptic seizures #seizures #actually epileptic #actually disabled #disabled #disability awareness #disney dreamlight valley

[me-or-my-meds]

i had another seizure today and its putting me in such a depressive episode,,,i think its the first one in like 3 years and i don’t understand what caused it or why it happened. i wish i had a doctor that was more there for me but i dont. i have friends that are there but they just don’t really get it. i just feel like im such a mistake

#actually epileptic #epilepsy #fuck epilepsy #epileptic seizures

[witchy-batsquatch]

One time I had a seizure in a ross right by the plus size jeans and on one hand I’m like thank gosh nobody stared or said anything, however, on the other hand, it’s like screw you, I just had a seizure why didn’t you stop to help.

Edit: to clarify it was a grand mal seizure it only lasted like thirty seconds but it still wasn't pretty.

#cottagecore #kitchen witch #witchblr #beginner witch #cottage witch #baby witch #home witch #home and hearth #actually epileptic #epileptic seizures #grand mal

[tatersgonnatate]

Ugh 🙃🙃🙃

Can we all tell my brain to STOP having seizures, please? Because I'm V E R Y over it

#tate talks #personal #epilepsy #epileptic seizures

[sebbys-mama]

I had a seizure* yesterday and ended up biting my tongue. It is killing me today 😭

Also, my brain is still not 100% back online and I hate that feeling so much

*I have epilepsy and it happens

#tw: epileptic content #tw epilepsy #seizures are not fun #epileptic seizures #seizure life #epilepsy

[tenitchyfingers]

So.. a couple days ago I had an epileptic seizure and I’m now in the hospital. It seems it was caused by brain surgery I had around a decade ago, and I was actually warned of it and I’d kind of thought about that warning a lot - I just didn’t expect to get a seizure while playing videogames and to wake up in an ambulance without even realizing I’d seized.

Talking to the neurologist, it seems this is going to be a permanent problem now, I’ll have to pay attention and take anti-epilepsy meds etc... but other than meds, can anyone give me any other pointers to avoid more seizures? Like, what options should it turn on/off on my computers and cellphone, that kind of stuff, or like if there are glasses prevent lights from triggering it... that kind of stuff. I’ll have to use computers, at least for a few months, because in my next internship I’ll have to use computers the whole time.

#epilepsy #epileptic seizures #epileptic problems