Purple Day: Show Your Support & Understanding Epilepsy
Every year on March
26th is Purple Day. Purple Day brings an awareness of Epilepsy. It is a day to
show support and to help others to understand Epilepsy. Often Epilepsy and
other chronic conditions can cause shame. As well as a misunderstanding about
what Epilepsy is and how to help someone.
Additionally, it
might make you feel scared when you see someone having a seizure. You might
panic or be in shock without knowing how to help someone with a seizure.
Seizures can occur anytime and if they last for more than five minutes; Seek
medical help immediately. Also, if you know someone has diabetes, is pregnant,
or excessive stress; It is important to seek medical help immediately. Seizures
can also occur because of alcohol, dehydration, lack of sleep, flashing lights,
skipping meals, and other triggers.
A professional
medical doctor must treat depression, anxiety, or other nervous disorders. A
prenatal care plan can help prevent epilepsy in pregnancy when implemented
early. Another tip is to get recommended
vaccines, preparing your meals safely, reducing strokes, and preventing a
concussion. Avoiding alcohol. Knowing your family medical history and asking
your primary care doctor for tips to prevent seizures.
Begin decorating your home for Purple Day or decorate your office if it is permitted. Share resources about Epilepsy with others on social media and in person. Use the hashtags, # Purple Day and the # Epilepsy Awareness on your social media with social media graphics and with facts about Epilepsy. Know what to do if someone at work or at your home has a seizure. Get trained so you are prepared in case someone has a seizure in front of you.
Have a day at work or at home to speak about Epilepsy. Make purple bracelets, necklaces, or hair accessories with purple ribbons. Wear purple and make questions on index cards. Ask them to do research based on the questions on the index cards. Lastly listen to someone that has Epilepsy.
Carefully listen and be there for someone that experienced seizures. Show your support and get a better understanding of Epilepsy through educational information. Ensure that they feel calm when they are speaking to you. At work, make sure employees with Epilepsy are heard, understood, and feel safe. As well as making adjustments to their work schedule or duties to reduce work stress.
Decorate your office with purple stationary, purple pens, or other office supplies in purple. Use social media backgrounds to bring awareness of Epilepsy during Zoom meetings or other business applications. Make purple paper butterflies and make an Epilepsy information wall at work. As well as making paper flowers to decorate the information area about Epilepsy. Additionally at home, you can use a purple light bulb for your porch light or purple garden lights.
Wear purple. Speak to children about Epilepsy in a manner where they can understand it depending on their age. Bring awareness to children about Epilepsy so they can contact an adult for help and know what to do if they see someone have a seizure. Donate to a charity that does research for Epilepsy. Here are websites with more information about Purple Day and Epilepsy.
Purple Day-Supporting Epilepsy Around the World:
Purple Day – Supporting Epilepsy Around The World!
10 Ways to Prevent Seizures-The Epilepsy Association:
10 Ways to Prevent Seizures — The Epilepsy Association
3 Easy Ways to Spread Awareness on Purple Day-BC Epilepsy Society:
3 Easy Ways to Spread Awareness on Purple Day – BC Epilepsy Society
Epilepsy Foundation # 1 Trusted Site for Epilepsy and Seizure News:
Epilepsy Foundation #1 trusted site for epilepsy and seizure news
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