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Recuperating after a seizure is the most stressful and hardest. Does anyone else feel this way?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia, PA

I am annoyed with those who do not have seizures and have not experienced the falls try to give me advice. I prefer being alone. When I have something to say I inform you guys.

January 29
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Members responded to the question about how hard it is to recover after a seizure, with many sharing that the experience is physically and... Read more

Members responded to the question about how hard it is to recover after a seizure, with many sharing that the experience is physically and mentally draining, often feeling like extreme exhaustion or waking up disoriented and confused. Several members described recovery ranging from 30 minutes to a full day, with memory gaps, confusion about time, and needing long sleep before even being able to move to another room. A recurring theme was the importance of feeling understood by others who truly get the experience, along with small wins like finding supportive people in everyday settings.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It depends on the type of seizure I had

January 29
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

After having a seizure it takes me at least 30 minutes to get my mind and memory back due to being confused alot, more so cause I live alone.

January 30
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It doesn’t take me any time or effort to recuperate. I always get right back to what I was doing before. I don’t even know when I have a seizure. Somebody else has to witness my seizures.

January 29 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes-> everyone watches me for a long time afterwards

April 27
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Audrey, there's no reason to feel annoyed. I know that you're angry with yourself for having had an "episode", but everyone on here knows what that's like. What I do is tell my friends and colleagues all about what to do if something "odd" happens. And I tell them why. There is nothing to be ashamed of.

March 2

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