Is it for real?

I hope this isn't too touchy a subject, but it's about someone I care about and it's a serious question weighing on my mind, along with others.I have a friend who has seizures, of a sort. Problem is, she is known for dramatic cries for attention, and the symptoms are inconsistent with anything I've been able to look up about epilepsy, not to mention her neurologist doesn't find anything out of the ordinary, nor any reason..On one hand the questionable nature of the seizures and the obvious milking of sympathy about her "disorder" (timing, announcing, etc.) over several years make me believe she's a convincing faker.On the other hand, I'm no expert.. There's always a "what if" nagging in the back of everyone's minds, and no one wants to risk being publicly skeptical, particularly if she really -does- have something that happens to be terribly unique.Are there particular characteristics of an epileptic seizure to look for, and some that are misconceptions a faker may try? Also, what are some ways to keep someone from hurting themselves or anything, during a seizure? (Someone suggested putting a belt between her teeth while she was convulsing, which she later corrected in a catty tone, "You should never put something in a person's mouth while they're having a seizure." so I just want to be in the clear on what is or isn't supposed to be done.)If it is for real, we are her friends and will support her, and do care for her dearly. But so many things are making us wary of someone taking advantage of that. We love her, but have a hard time trusting her.