1) Listen. It may sound simple and a little cheesy, but it’s something that helps a lot of us in the epilepsy community. 2) Change the Topic. Epilepsy is a full-time job that no one likes. It’s always good to change up the topic when talking with someone with epilepsy. 3) Reassure Them That They Are Not Alone. Like I mentioned before; we are only as strong as those around us, sometimes we need to be reminded that we are not alone in our fight.