My brother has KLS, so I don't know personally how to cope, but I know he has a hard time with it. He just graduated from high school, so he is younger, but it has taken a toll on him. Right now we are in the process of getting him officially diagnosed & into some sleep studies. I know there is nothing doctors can do to cure it, but I have heard there are some medications to take to make you more alert during an episode. Although, they say not everyone reacts the same way. His biggest help to deal with the episodes is having support from family and friends. We have to understand what he is going through and try to still let him lead a normal life, while keeping an eye out for any signs of early onset.