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Purple Day Epilepsy Awareness Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows

What epilepsy is? Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows World’s most serious brain disorder Tendency to recurring seizures Seizures are all different Everybody’s epilepsy is different

What happens in a seizure? Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows Sudden uncontrolled electrical activity causes disturbance in the brain – Strange sensations in the body Uncharacteristic behaviour – wandering, confusion Blank stare and unresponsive Convulsions and spasms Loss of consciousness

Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows Some people worry about having a seizure at school or work, or how their peers will react. How would you respond to someone having a seizure?

Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows Stay with the person Protect from injury Learn about seizure first aid Any doubts, call 000 What can you do?

Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows What else you can do! March is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Help Epilepsy Queensland celebrate Purple Day on 26 March. Purple Day was founded by a nine year old girl in Canada called Cassidy Megan, who wanted to get people talking about epilepsy. And this year Epilepsy Queensland wants your help to bring epilepsy out of the shadows.

Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows Purple Day suggestions Log onto Epilepsy Queensland website at Download information sheets about Purple Day Wear something purple on 26 March Host a purple or mask themed event Hold a purple face painting party Buy or sell – ribbons, badges, pens, bracelets, wristbands, masks and bears are available during March Order free stickers and temporary tattoos from Epilepsy Queensland for Purple Day

Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows A note will be going home in the newsletter which will have all the details you need. Go purple … have fun and good luck!