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Brotmanville, NJ
December 5, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Deep breathing. It takes a while to get used to it but it helps. There’s also video on YouTube that shows how to breathe to calm your mind. Hope it helps.

December 12, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you Becky, I did talk to my doctors and they have changed my dose for my one medication. I have been better so far with the change so far

December 31, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

How can you calm yourself when crying feels overwhelming?

When tears won't stop, try placing a hand on your chest or holding your own hand—like offering comfort to a friend. This physical touch can help your body receive kindness in difficult moments.

Focus on your breath by taking a few longer, deeper breaths. This can help Show Full Answer

How can you calm yourself when crying feels overwhelming?

When tears won't stop, try placing a hand on your chest or holding your own hand—like offering comfort to a friend. This physical touch can help your body receive kindness in difficult moments.

Focus on your breath by taking a few longer, deeper breaths. This can help ground you when emotions feel overwhelming.

Acknowledge what you're feeling with simple, kind phrases like:
- "This is really hard right now"
- "This hurts"
- "This is a rough moment"

Speak to yourself as you would to a friend who's struggling. Instead of being harsh with yourself, offer the same understanding and support you'd give someone else going through a tough time.

Remember that you're not alone in this struggle. Many others with epilepsy know what it feels like to have overwhelming moments. Connecting with that shared experience can help ease the pain and make you feel less isolated.

December 5, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Is there a reason you’re crying or did it start for no reason? A few years ago I got dizzy & started crying for no reason at all & so I called my doctor & he believed it was my Trileptal & so he adjusted my dosage & I’ve never had another weird crying spell like that since. But I didn’t know what was going on & so I called my doctor. I began seeing my current Neurologist in November 2019 & she took me off the Trileptal saying long term use can harm the liver & she put me on Vimpat & I continue to be on Depakote for over 25 years now & that’s caused Osteopenia in my left hip. I pray your crying spells stop & you feel better soon. If you’re crying for no reason, you might let your doctor know. Your friend in Texas, Becky

December 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you- Have an amazing New Year’s

December 31, 2025

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