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I think at first when diagnosed with it played a say big factor in my life with and took me some time to try and figure out what I was going through and dealing with it, the unknown, but I was scared and uncomfortable and uncertain how to handle it in my life with, I was just 6 at having signs of something I didn't know about happening to me and my body, I was stressed out not knowing what was happening at the moment and time, but eventually learned and accepted it in my 30s, I have had stress… read more

December 21, 2025
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Members opened up about how everyday stress affects their epilepsy, with many agreeing that stress is one of their biggest seizure triggers.... Read more

Members opened up about how everyday stress affects their epilepsy, with many agreeing that stress is one of their biggest seizure triggers. Several members shared personal coping strategies including deep breathing, meditation, playing musical instruments, walking, fishing, exercising, and grounding techniques learned from a psychologist. A recurring theme was learning to set boundaries, remove yourself from stressful situations when possible, and finding what works best for your own body and lifestyle.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have boundaries most of the time it's a must in my life.

December 28, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Since the beginning of 2024, I have been a hot mess 'o stress. And there is no sign of it letting up. I have become my mom's POA. I am also trying to wind down a small family business. The cranky cousin up the hill is not helping at all. I keep hoping it will all work out okay, but I know I am going to have to deal with this for a long time.

December 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't have a real problem with stress. When days are a bit hard I'll go fishing, take a nature hike, or exercise with weight. I'm aware everyone's different, these activities work for me.

December 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think that varies. It depends on on what that stress is I think. Sometimes some things in life tend to bother us more than others.

June 5
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hello my fellow Warrior, as a Researcher in Epileptic Triggers and Food Allergies,
Here are a few things to practice and try in relation to the trigger of Stress.
How to deal with Stress:
1> Use Your Breath
2> Get Up and Dance
3> Take A Walk
4> Create Some Art
5> Listen To Music You Love
6> Stretch Your Body
7> Get Outside
8> Do Progressive Exercise
9> Try Chewing Gum
10> Pet Your Fur Baby
11> Take A Quick Nap
12> Take A Cold Shower
13> Cross Off A Healthy Warning
14> Get Your Ha Ha - laugh it up
15> Swap Chores With A Friend
16> Eat pumpkin seeds
17> Crystals
18> Eat dark chocolate

From a fellow Warrior and friend.
Tom W. Morgan
Researcher in Epileptic Triggers and Food Allergies.

January 6

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