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Hi guys I had a seizure about 3 or 4 days ago have been depressed for the passed few days, how long does your seizure slump last for?

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London, (greater london

I know it's a strange question but I had a really bad seizure four days ago where I was found by the railway station on the side of the street and I woke up in the ambulance. I bit my tongue and marked up my face, I don't even know who called the ambulance. All I know is when I woke up I was confused and in the ambulance, its been a while since this has happened to me, this used to happen when I was younger. I usually have my seizures when I'm at home or with family. Itd been days and I'm in a… read more

June 12
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Members rallied around someone asking how long the emotional and physical slump after a seizure typically lasts, offering both comfort and... Read more

Members rallied around someone asking how long the emotional and physical slump after a seizure typically lasts, offering both comfort and personal timelines that ranged from a few days to a full week or more. Several members shared recovery strategies that helped them, including getting plenty of rest, listening to favorite music, watching movies, eating comfort food, and leaning on close friends or family for support. A recurring theme was the importance of being gentle with yourself, not rushing recovery, and finding small joys that bring calm while your body and mind heal.

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First of all, that sounds really frightening — waking up in an ambulance, disoriented, not knowing what happened. It makes complete sense that you're feeling low right now. That's not a strange question at all.

What you're experiencing has a name — it's called the postictal phase, which is the recovery period after a Show Full Answer

First of all, that sounds really frightening — waking up in an ambulance, disoriented, not knowing what happened. It makes complete sense that you're feeling low right now. That's not a strange question at all.

What you're experiencing has a name — it's called the postictal phase, which is the recovery period after a seizure. Emotionally and physically, it can be really tough. A MyEpilepsyTeam member described it well: *"It takes so much out of you. It will take three days for my body to get back to normal."* Another compared it to running a marathon — muscles are weak, everything hurts, and exhaustion takes over.

The emotional slump can last several days, and that's completely normal after a significant seizure. Here are some things that may help during recovery:

- Rest without guilt — your brain and body genuinely need it
- Gentle movement when energy allows, like a short walk
- Talk to someone you trust — processing the fear helps
- Be kind to yourself — this was traumatic, not a failure
- Keep a note of what happened to share with your neurologist or doctor

It's also worth contacting your doctor soon, especially since this seizure happened in an unfamiliar place and was more severe than usual. They may want to review your treatment plan.

You're not alone in this — the slump does lift. 💙

June 12
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June 13
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sorry about your seizure. Just know there’s nothing you can be blamed for when you’re having a seizure. I’ve gotten stitches from a seizure and there was no one to blame.

June 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi
Give yourself a few days to mental and spiritually to recovery from this seizure. It was not your fault and tell your doctor asap. While you are recovering do something you love to do, me I love to watch movies and eat ice cream. LOL
We are all here for you if you need to talk about this event.
I am going to add you to my team. Let me know if that is okay.

June 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Allow your body to regain it's normalcy. I learned the hard way that, that is all that you can do. REST! AND GET SOME MORE REST! BLESSINGS to you. Don't stress, just rest. 🥰

June 15

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