Gently remove dangerous objects such as sharp or pointed items, or hot drinks from his or her hands. Reassure the person during the seizure. Stay with the person until fully recovered and full awareness returns . Typically, seizures last from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the type of seizure. Some people with epilepsy have a warning, or an aura, before a seizure.
Auras can be very helpful in allowing a person to get to a safe place before the onset of a seizure.
An aura is actually a type of partial seizure it may be an emotion, a sensation, an odor or a nauseous feeling, to name a few. Auras should be reported to the doctor when reporting seizures. Some of the more common events include use of alcohol, lack of sleep, stress, menses, illness, or fever. Reflex epilepsy is relatively uncommon. There are a number of things a person with epilepsy can do that may help reduce the number of seizures that occur.