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Epilepsy and seizures

Epilepsy and seizure diary

Record seizures as they happen, with what you or a witness noticed before, during and after. Then give your neurologist a clear picture of what's been going on between appointments.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android.

If someone is having a seizure now: stay with them, keep them safe and time it. Call your local emergency number (000 in Australia) if it lasts more than 5 minutes, they're hurt or having trouble breathing, or you're not sure what to do. What to do, and how to film it

What to record for epilepsy

The epilepsy template asks about each seizure, so the details are written down while they're fresh. Fill in what you can and skip anything you don't know. You can always come back later.

  • Your own seizure types, with your own names for them
  • The time it started, and whether you were awake or asleep
  • How long it lasted
  • Any warning beforehand
  • Whether you were aware of what was happening
  • Movements, and which side of the body
  • Any change in colour
  • A bitten tongue or loss of bladder control
  • How long it took to recover
  • Any rescue medicine, and when it was given
  • What a witness saw

For when you can't stop to write

Start the timer, fill in the rest later

One tap starts the clock. Tap again when it stops, and Kind Witness saves exactly how long it lasted.

Let a witness fill it in

Most seizures change or take away awareness, so you may not know what happened. The witness card asks the person with you what they saw.

Voice notes, then video

Coming in later updates, for the times when typing is too hard. Until then, note in the entry whether someone filmed it.

Note what was going on

Some people find that certain things make a seizure more likely. Tap any possible triggers on an entry. Over time, your report shows how often each one came up, as plain counts.

Questions about epilepsy diaries

Does Kind Witness diagnose epilepsy?

No. Kind Witness is a diary. It records what you tell it and helps you share it. Only your doctor can tell you what it means. Read our medical disclaimer

Can a diary help before I have a diagnosis?

Yes. If you may have had a seizure but don't have a diagnosis yet, a diary can help you explain what's been happening to your GP or specialist.

Can a diary help find what sets off my seizures?

It can. Writing down your seizures, and what was going on around them, may show patterns and possible triggers to talk through with your doctor. Kind Witness shows these as plain counts and never says what caused a seizure.

Can I keep track of my medicines?

Yes. Record each medicine with its dose and when you take it, tick a missed or late dose, and mark when a medicine or dose changes. Anything else you notice can go in an entry in your own words.

Can I track epilepsy alongside FND or migraine?

Yes. Choose every condition that applies when you set up. Each entry uses the template you pick, and reports can show each condition on its own or all together.

Should someone film my seizures?

A video, together with a good description from someone who saw it, can help your neurologist work out what kind of seizure it was. If it's safe, the person with you can film once you've had first aid. How to record a seizure for your neurologist

Is my diary private?

Your diary is stored and encrypted on your phone. Nothing leaves it unless you send it. How we protect your diary

Is there a paper version?

Yes. The free printable symptom diary asks the same basic questions as the app, so you can fill it in by hand. Printable diaries

Written by Kind Witness · Sources checked 30 October 2026

Sources

  1. Epilepsy Action Australia. About epilepsy (fact sheet). May 2026.
  2. Epilepsy Action Australia. Seizure triggers.
  3. Epilepsy Action (UK). Keeping a seizure diary. December 2025.
  4. Epilepsy Action Australia. Observing and recording seizures (factsheet). May 2026.
  5. Epilepsy Action Australia. Seizure first aid (easy read factsheet). April 2026.
  6. Epilepsy New Zealand. Filming a seizure.
This page is general information, not medical advice. If something is new, severe or worrying you, contact your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (000 in Australia). Medical disclaimer