Creating a Safe Space

When people are diagnosed with seizures the important thing is their safety. Having a "safe space" allows family and friends to make sure that you don't have any worries, and that you can just go through the seizure (unfortunately, easier said than done).

What does a "safe space" consist of?

This can be an area in any home or building that you can get to easily, where you can receive medical attention and be kept safe, without an audience of bystanders.

soft areas
(ex. carpeted spaces)

easily accessible to important contacts/individuals
(ex. not behind locked doors)

3. open space
nothing that can hurt the person having a seizure

4. removal of hard surfaces/objects
(ex. placing pillow under head)
making individual having seizure as comfortable as possible*

5. Take potential movements into consideration
(ex. if arms and legs are flailing, is anything in the way?)

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Personally,
My safe spaces consist of being surrounded by trustworthy friends and family in a quiet area with few people + low lights