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First Aid For NEAD

 

There are two types of First Aid for NEAD:-

  • Preventative, implemented by the sufferer
  • Recovery, implemented by either carers or others assisting during/after seizures

Preventative

 

First, and VERY important, think positive. Act positive. Be positive.

Make an attempt to establish any triggers, and (where possible) avoid or reduce exposure to these.

Difficult as it may seem, put NEAD in it's proper place - out of your mind.

The less you think about it, the less you'll worry about it.

The less you worry about it, the less likely it is to cause seizures.

 

Treat stress as your friend - your body really CAN handle stress.

Stress keeps you on your toes, keeps you alert.

It will only make you ill if you allow it to.

 

Remove negative influences - even if they're your closest friends.

Negativity is never a good thing, so if your friends are being negative about how you should deal with NEAD are they really being your friends??

Where possible, make an attempt to re-educate people rather than exclude them from your life. (How much better will you feel if you can make someone aware of the true facts and impact of NEAD???)

 

Finally, if you're given medical advice - stick to it.

Find your limits and don't push them.

Stay focussed on your improved health.

Recovery

 

Should a seizure occur, it's very important to allow it to run it's course. Seizures have no set length of time in which they run.

Ensure the patient has plenty of space, and that any hazards are removed.

Unless necessary, do NOT move the patient until they feel well enough to do so themself.

 

Most NEAD seizures are unlikely to require the assistance of ambulance or A&E staff as the patient should make a full recovery after a short time.

 

Discuss the seizure with the patient once they feel well enough to do so, in order to establish any cause.

 

If you have any doubts or concerns about the patient's well-being after a seizure, do not leave them alone. Patients may want to sleep, or be very confused for a time after seizures.

Again, allow this to run it's course as it's a natural part of the body's recovery process.