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Does Stress Cause Seizures
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I have been more stressed out lately and sick and been smoking a lot more and can all that cause more seizures

posted December 28, 2015
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it can. Stress is one of the primary reasons for seizures. Quit smoking if you can. Smoking helps nothing. At least slow down some if you can't quit.

posted December 28, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes it does strobe lights too

posted January 11, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes, stress and anxiety both are triggers for a seizure, my daughter takes lorazepam to try to control the anxiety a little bit

posted January 10, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Stress and upset sometimes causes my seizure s x

posted January 1, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it's one of the many triggers

posted December 28, 2015

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