INTERNATIONAL PURPLE DAY

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

(𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬)

𝟸𝟼𝚃𝙷 𝙼𝙰𝚁𝙲𝙷

Purple Day also known as Epilepsy Awareness Day is a day set aside to raise awareness for epilepsy. On this day, people learn about epilepsy and how to assist those who live with it. The goal of Purple Day is to remove any false beliefs people may have about epilepsy. It is hoped that by doing this, the social stigma that some people who live with the disease still experience will be lessened.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder due to electrical disturbances in the brain resulting in abnormal involuntary body movements known as seizures. People who don't understand it may find it terrifying which has caused many unwarranted assumptions about this health condition and the abilities of those who live with it. Depending on the type and frequency of the episodes, individuals with epilepsy may experience some limitations in their daily activities. Nevertheless, this disorder is manageable with medical therapy and follow-up appointments. You can participate in purple day by discussing epilepsy, dispelling its misconceptions, and assisting those who are affected by it.

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