In most cases, medication can stop seizures occurring or at least, reduce them dramatically. Many factors will affect the choices you make about adjusting your lifestyle. The issues in this brochure are among those commonly raised by people with epilepsy. You may wish to discuss these or other issues in more detail with your doctor or a trained counsellor from the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. When people are busy and active they are less likely to have seizures.
Some activities involve a greater risk than others.
Explore your sport and leisure interests freely. With appropriate safety precautions most risks can be minimised. Here are some basic safety guidelines for common sport and leisure options. Swimming and other water sports Try to always swim with someone else, making sure that your companions know you have epilepsy and how to help if you have a seizure. If you are at a public swimming pool, tell the attendant how to assist you should the need arise.