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When fits don’t stop: status epilepticus
This is a serious medical emergency which needs trained medical intervention. In this condition, the person has nearly continuous seizures without a break and without regaining consciousness. If left untreated, some sufferers may die or suffer serious brain damage. If emergency medical care is not available, then you should try to avert death or serious […]
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how to deal with seizures
The vast majority of seizures are self-limited. Thus, even if you did nothing at all, the person will almost always completely recover after the seizure. During the seizure, your main objective is to ensure that the person does not injure herself. Do the following: • If possible, try to turn her on to her side. […]
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how to prevent seizures
Getting a clear account of what exactly happened is essential because many conditions can look like seizures. The main information you need to make a correct diagnosis is what an observer tells you about what the seizure looks like, and what the sufferer tells you about the experience of the seizure. how to prevent seizures […]
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Is epilepsy a mental illness?
Epilepsy is not a mental illness. It is caused by electrical changes in the brain. However, epilepsy is often considered a mental health problem for many reasons. Many cultures consider epilepsy as being caused by supernatural forces, such as witchcraft, similar to some types of mental illness. In partial seizures, odd behaviours may be observed. […]
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types of seizures in adults
Seizures or fits are when a person suddenly shows a change in behaviour or consciousness lasting for a few minutes. In some seizures, there are shaking movements of the body (called convulsions), with loss of consciousness. There are also seizures in which the person may be fully or partly awake. The only changes may be […]
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how to deal with suicide attempt
Things to remember when dealing with a person who has attempted suicide • Suicide is often due to mental illnesses such as depression or alcohol misuse. • Many people who attempt suicide have a severe life problem such as marital or financial difficulties. • Suicide is also associated with long-standing or serious physical illnesses. • […]
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Loneliness is often a cause of depression and suicide
Loneliness and isolation Loneliness is often a cause of depression and suicide. This is particularly common among older people. Some solutions for the person are: • to make contact with old friends, neighbours or relatives with whom the person has not been in touch; • to contact relatives or friends and invite them for a […]
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The person who threatens or attempts suicide again
The person who threatens or attempts suicide again and again … and again This is the type of person who is brought to an emergency unit repeatedly. It is often easy to dislike such people because the suicide attempts are not dangerous and they are seen as ‘acting’ and wasting your time. However, these people […]
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What to do to prevent suicide attempt
What to do when the family is not interested You will need to rely on the family for supporting the person, particularly during the period just after a suicide attempt. If, however, there is conflict or violence in the family or the family is not interested, you may need to think of alternatives. Remember that […]
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When suicide becomes a crime
In some societies, attempting suicide is an offence and suicide becomes a legal or police case. Your first concern must be the person who made the attempt. If he has a supportive family and the suicide attempt was because of a minor stressful event, you may decide not to inform the police. However, it is […]
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