I have had epilepsy since I was 14 and I haven’t had a grand mal for about four years, I now just have <a href="/resources/top-5-myths-and-facts-about-vns-therapy-r-for-epilepsy?mht_campaign=5f8d389e7dea252278f2f2ef&mht_medium=keyword&mht_source=Question">partial seizures</a>, but I was taking a nap when the big seizure happened and all I remember was waking up in the hospital. Ever since then every time I have <a href="/resources/top-5-myths-and-facts-about-vns-therapy-r-for-epilepsy?mht_campaign=5f8d389e7dea252278f2f2ef&mht_medium=keyword&mht_source=Question">partial seizures</a> I am always scared to sleep because I’m scared I’m going to wake up in the hospital again. This week was especially rough with my epilepsy, I was unable to work for four days due to the ways my <a href="/resources/top-5-myths-and-facts-about-vns-therapy-r-for-epilepsy?mht_campaign=5f8d389e7dea252278f2f2ef&mht_medium=keyword&mht_source=Question">partial seizures</a> affected me. I am now feeling better but I am now terrified to go to sleep because I think this is just the calm before the storm. Has anyone else felt this way? If so, what do you do to calm your nerves and fall asleep?

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I have had epilepsy since I was 14 and I haven’t had a grand mal for about four years, I now just have partial seizures, but I was taking a nap when the big seizure happened and all I remember was waking up in the hospital. Ever since then every time I have partial seizures I am always scared to sleep because I’m scared I’m going to wake up in the hospital again. This week was especially rough with my epilepsy, I was unable to work for four days due to the ways my partial seizures affected me… read more

posted October 18, 2020

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Before I used to drink coffee everyday, but I didn't know that it causes seizures so I drink tea more now. I still drink coffee but not as much, but that's fine.

posted October 28, 2020

I've had seizures for years but one thing I want to ask is What triggers seizures we have while we are asleep?

posted June 5, 2022

Hi I've got 3-4 types of seizures (since I was 15 months old) & one of those is Nocturnal Seizures (in my sleep). Plus I've got Generalised Temperal Lobe seizures & another type which makes you look like you're starring at something or daydreaming.

posted April 10, 2022

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member they always say how there are so many things that are bad for epileptics. I been drinking coffee for the past 43 years. When I get a moco, i pay $0.60 for extra. Just like they say do not listen to meditation and hypnosis if you have seizures. I listen to it almost every night.

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Just explain that the Rosmary and other essential oils are not helpful, that it is in fact doing harm. How old is he?
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