Who to Tell

It is important that you decide for yourself who you want to inform, because, after all it’s you that has to go to school/college every day. You must feel comfortable with your choice. Having said that, all teachers and staff should definitely be informed; firstly so that they know how to help you if you have blackout wherever you are on-site and secondly so that they do not mistake symptoms such as tiredness- which often follows a syncopal episode- for you having had a late night!

 Friends can also be a fantastic source of help and support, so even if you don’t want all your peers to learn about your condition, give your friends a lesson so that they can help you out if necessary!