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Mountain Home, AR

I have epilepsy. I'm stressed. My seizures stress me out, too. So how do I reduce the growing incidents of absent seizures? It's a vicious cycle. 😒

April 14, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It’s not always easy. The best I can suggest, is to find something that may relax you. Sit down relax and maybe close your eyes for a little bit, maybe watch tv , listen to soft music and read a book .

Try and keep away from Anytime That may cause conflict, frustrations and anger.

April 14, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

Breaking the stress-seizure cycle is challenging but possible. Start with small, manageable steps like using a pillbox to organize medications and setting alarms for doses. This helps remove one source of daily stress by ensuring you're taking medications consistently and on time.

For stress management itself, consider Show Full Answer

Breaking the stress-seizure cycle is challenging but possible. Start with small, manageable steps like using a pillbox to organize medications and setting alarms for doses. This helps remove one source of daily stress by ensuring you're taking medications consistently and on time.

For stress management itself, consider working with a psychologist or counselor who can teach you specific coping strategies. Mindfulness training and meditation can be particularly helpful in reducing stress levels without requiring major life changes. As one MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, worrying about having a seizure can become your main source of stress. Focus on what you can control - like maintaining good sleep habits, following a regular schedule, and avoiding known triggers. Sometimes, letting go of things outside your control is part of the healing process.

Remember that your healthcare team can adjust your treatment plan if needed. They might modify medication dosages or suggest additional strategies specific to your situation. Don't hesitate to discuss your stress concerns with them - it's an important part of managing your epilepsy effectively.

April 14, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Stress and feeling left alone, play a very big part of mine. I said and did things I would never do, just to fit in.

April 18, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with your post, it's dif per person, I agree with the ai mentioned, I have stress a little bit of abd anxiety also , I have put together my daily routine of prayer and Bible study I do and suggest, but what I do , also as for stress I've learned over the years, it's going to take you time or anyone else who has stress, It like that at times, but do yourself e a favor and don't stay at that level, It is dif per person, but taken practice, from the easy to the medium say level of and the hard part of stress factors in our life with, but get peoples opinions here which ok with and get a hobby that can take some of your stress out of your life, but hang in there and try to stay pos, I do and so can you, but good luck with your condition and situation at hand, my opinion

April 14, 2025

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