Dear Debbie and Dear Danny
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If you’re a teenager and have a question about epilepsy, but can’t find an answer on this website, you can ask Debbie or Danny. They are members of our advice and information team.
Debbie and Danny will post your questions and their replies here on the website. They can’t guarantee to answer every question they receive, but they will try.
This section of the website is specifically for teenagers. If you’re not a teenager, please send your questions to helpline@epilepsy.org.uk. You’ll receive a personal reply within a few days.
Have a look and see what kinds of questions other people are asking before you ask your question:
If your question is private, or you'd like your reply emailed to you instead of being shown on the website, then please contact our Advice and Information team on the Epilepsy Helpline, freephone 0808 800 5050 or use the email helpline.
Upfront - for young people with epilepsy
- What is epilepsy?
- Seizure types
- First aid for seizures
- How do I know if I have epilepsy?
- Girl Talk – for young women with epilepsy
- Lad Chat – for young men with epilepsy
- Why me?
- What are the risks of having epilepsy?
- Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Moving from children’s to adults’ health services
- Other treatments for epilepsy
- Meeting other people when you have epilepsy
- Telling other people about your epilepsy
- School, college and university
- Careers
- Driving, cycling and transport
- Sport and leisure
- Going out and clubbing
- Alcohol and drugs
- Travelling abroad
- Shout outs (Real Lives)
- Dear Debbie and Dear Danny
- Upfront about epilepsy young people’s drama workshop and family conference, Saturday 2 October 2010, London
Epilepsy Helpline
- UK freephone 0808 800 5050
- International +44 113 210 8850
- Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
- Txt msg: 07797 805 390 info







