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You feel fine during the day and all of a sudden the next thing you remember is blurriness and confusion.

An aura is one symptom of a seizure

An aura is a symptom of a seizure beginning to occur. Some common signs that happen before a seizure are the following

• Strange smells or sounds
• A metallic or sour taste in the mouth 
• Blurry vision or temporary blindness 
• Racing thoughts
• Feeling the urge to vomit
• Feeling a sense of doom
• Dizziness/being light-headed
• Headache and nausea
• Numbness/tingling

Acting quickly if you spot these signs and being ready to seek medical help or perform seizure first aid is key!