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What is like to witness a tonic clonic seizure?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Scarry: You feel the person may die, or injure himself, but that may not happen if you are a good witness you job is to protect that person from injury.
Answered 5/21/2016
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Distressing: Witnessing a tonic clonic seizure can be scary, anxiety provoking and can give you a feeling of helplessness.
Answered 5/31/2015
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