Seizure first aid can save lives, so here’s some myths we need to bust to protect not just the person with epilepsy but also the people around them. People have made dangerous mistakes with me during seizures. Restricting someone can hurt you both. Putting your fingers in someone’s mouth can result in injury (been there!). I was also given diazepam via iv when I didn’t need it. And sometimes it doesn’t even make sense to give to someone having a non-epileptic seizure. Disclai