20 Myths and Misunderstandings about Epilepsy everyone should know about

Here is a list of 25 Myths and Misunderstandings about Epilepsy

1.     People with Epilepsy usually have an Intellectual Disability    True    False
2.     People with Epilepsy can be identified by the way they look    True    False
3.     People with Epilepsy can predict the future    True    False
4.     Epilepsy is contagious… you can catch it from anyone    True    False
5.     Most seizures last from a few seconds to a few minutes    True    False
7. Some people have seizures in their sleep called Nocturnal Epilepsy    True    False
8. People with Epilepsy always have convulsions (shakes)    True    False
9. When a person has a seizure he/she is in danger of swallowing their tongue    True    False
10. Some people experience a warning before a seizure, allowing them to move to a safe area    True    False
11. Most people get Epilepsy from their parents    True    False
12. People with Epilepsy are possessed by demons    True    False
13. Epilepsy is caused by head injuries or other trauma    True    False
14. 66% of people with Epilepsy have developed Epilepsy due to unknown causes    True    False
15. Women with Epilepsy should not have children as this is a health risk    True    False
16. Children with Epilepsy need to attend special schools    True    False
17. Children with Epilepsy cannot participate in sport    True    False
18. Anti-epileptic medication makes most people to weak to work    True    False
19. Only surgery can treat Epilepsy successfully    True    False
20. Most people with Epilepsy cannot work because of frequent and severe seizures    True    False