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Last night, late, a friend texted me. He knows I've had seizure disorder since I was a teen (thankfully well controlled by medication).

He asked me (apparently about a friend) what to do if you've had a seizure.

First what NOT to do:

"Here's what NOT to do: Do not put anything into their mouth or restrain or move the person, unless they are in danger.:

I cannot stress enough DO NOT PUT SOMETHING IN THEIR MOUTH.

Here's what to do (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/epilepsy-first-aid-and-safety#epileptic-seizure-first-aid)

Stay calm and remain with the person.

Keep them safe and protect them from injury.

Place something soft under their head and loosen any tight clothing.

After the seizure is over, roll them on their side (if they have food or fluid in their mouth, roll them onto their side immediately).

Reassure the person until they recover.

Time the seizure, if you can.