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Members responded to the question about mood changes while living with epilepsy, widely agreeing that emotional shifts are a real and common... Read more

Members responded to the question about mood changes while living with epilepsy, widely agreeing that emotional shifts are a real and common experience tied to multiple causes. Several members pointed to medication side effects, particularly Keppra (nicknamed 'the Rage Drug'), as a major trigger, while others noted that seizure activity, brain location, and frustration with public ignorance about epilepsy also play a role. A recurring theme was finding comfort in community support, with helpful coping strategies including yoga, walks, prayer, devotionals, cuddling pets, switching medications, and alerting loved ones about side effects.