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I’m starting to get the feeling with theses day of me feeling wiped out that I’m probably gonna have to leave this pt position I have .

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Hayes, VA

Due to the fact after working 5 to 4 hrs leaves me completely exhausted and whipped out the entire day the following day. This causes me to stay in my pjs and robe the entire day. The sad thing is I’ve only been working this one for 5 months now. I’m hoping I’m not this way again tomorrow . But it’s been known for me to have multiple days in a row feeling this way. Today the only thing feeling comfortable that my body will accept is only my pjs and robe today. Everything else is just plain… read more

October 6
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Is epilepsy-related fatigue making it hard to keep up with your part-time job?

What you're describing is so real and so common with epilepsy. Fatigue isn't just "feeling tired" — it's a deep, draining exhaustion that can wipe out an entire day (or more). You are absolutely not alone in this.

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Is epilepsy-related fatigue making it hard to keep up with your part-time job?

What you're describing is so real and so common with epilepsy. Fatigue isn't just "feeling tired" — it's a deep, draining exhaustion that can wipe out an entire day (or more). You are absolutely not alone in this.

Fatigue in epilepsy can come from several directions at once:

- The neurological toll seizures take on the brain
- Medication side effects
- Poor or disrupted sleep
- Emotional stress, which can also feed into exhaustion Before making any decisions about your job, it's really worth having an honest conversation with your neurologist about what you're experiencing. They may be able to:

- Review your current medications to see if fatigue is a side effect
- Adjust your treatment plan
- Suggest complementary approaches like gentle yoga or mindfulness to help your body recover

Some MyEpilepsyTeam members have found that yoga helps with rest and stress relief, which can ease some of that bone-deep exhaustion.

PJ days are valid recovery days. Be kind to yourself. 💙

October 6

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