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? Have you had a thought of something come to you and the less you think about it the more you think about it? Curious is all? I have and do

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

Not mind it actually, what are your thoughts on this post I'm posting?

September 2, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think I get what you're saying. If you mean when you have a really strange feeling of worry or anxiety, but you have no idea why then yes, I have.

September 2, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member your ?questions are intriguing to me. 😁They make me smile

September 2, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with the Epilepsy Team! I have thoughts racing around in my brain often. Sometimes it is difficult to stay on a task when intrusive thoughts spin around. I have “busy brain” especially at night. I have found that daily meditation or a walk in nature helps quite a bit. We are the captains of our journey! Embrace your path and discover ways to help your brain! Everyone is different! No two brains are alike or behave in the same manner! 😃

September 2, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

This is a common experience for many people with epilepsy. Intrusive thoughts or recurring concerns can actually become more prominent when trying not to think about them. The key is learning to acknowledge these thoughts without letting them control your mindset or add unnecessary stress.

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This is a common experience for many people with epilepsy. Intrusive thoughts or recurring concerns can actually become more prominent when trying not to think about them. The key is learning to acknowledge these thoughts without letting them control your mindset or add unnecessary stress.

One MyEpilepsyTeam member found that fears about their condition were actually adding to their difficulties. Once they consciously decided to let go of that mental burden, they were better able to focus on managing their epilepsy. A helpful approach is to adopt what some call a "beginner's mind" - letting go of assumptions and being open to learning about your experiences. This can be freeing and allow you to focus on what you can control rather than getting caught in cycles of worried thinking.

Remember that managing epilepsy is a journey of self-discovery. It's okay to have these thoughts - what matters is how you choose to work with them rather than against them.

September 2, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sometimes I think about things or people from the past. Example, people I knew. Wonder what they are doing 🤔 today. Little things like that.

October 21, 2025

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