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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>Here are a few myths about Epilepsy and the facts associated with each myth:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> <b>Myth</b> ---Epilepsy is a mental illness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Fact</b>---Epilepsy is a physical disorder that has nothing to do with mental health or intelligence.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Myth</b>---Epilepsy is contagious.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Fact</b>---It is impossible to “catch” epilepsy from someone who is having a seizure.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Myth</b>---A person who has a seizure can swallow his or her tongue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Fact</b>---Someone having a seizure is not at risk of swallowing his or her tongue. Never place an object such as a spoon in the person’s mouth, as it could break a tooth or injure the gums, and block the airway.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Myth</b>---People with epilepsy look different.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Fact</b>---People with epilepsy look the same as everyone else. In fact, they lead normal lives and can achieve the goals as the rest of us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Myth</b>---A seizure can be stopped by restraining the person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Fact</b>---Never restrain anyone during a seizure---you could injure him or her. Move the person away from any sharp objects or hard surfaces.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>WHAT IS EPILEPSY?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b>Epilepsy is a neurological condition</b> caused by sudden brief changes in the brain’s electrical balance, causing seizures. Seizures can alter awareness, physical movements, consciousness or actions. Seizures generally last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Epilepsy is often called a “seizure disorder.” Both terms are used to describe recurring seizures.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>