You may also wish to introduce yourself to any campus medical staff. If you use oral contraception, make sure the prescribing doctor is aware of your epilepsy and medication. This is because some anticonvulsants can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill. A higher dosage contraceptive pill would then be needed. If there is any possibility of your having a seizure during teaching sessions, consider telling some friendly classmates what happens and what to do - and what not to do.
Experience shows that they can be a source of security and support.
If you are one of the minority of people with photosensitive epilepsy and using computer screens is vital to your course, a special equipment allowance to buy an LCD computer is available from your local education authority. Information about these computers is available from abilitynet.co.uk . Social Life Make sure you enjoy the sporting and social aspects of your college life - but not to extremes. Lack of sleep may also increase your potential for seizures - lots of late nights can bring problems. If you are photosensitive, take simple precautions when you know you are at risk from flickering lights at discos.