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That sounds like a wonderful idea! Finding ways to manage stress is really important when living with epilepsy, as stress can be a significant seizure trigger for many people.

Relaxation techniques like this fall into a broader category of mindfulness-based activities, which have growing evidence behind them for improving Show Full Answer

That sounds like a wonderful idea! Finding ways to manage stress is really important when living with epilepsy, as stress can be a significant seizure trigger for many people.

Relaxation techniques like this fall into a broader category of mindfulness-based activities, which have growing evidence behind them for improving mood and overall well-being in people with epilepsy. Here are some other relaxation strategies that MyEpilepsyTeam members have found helpful alongside activities like coloring:

- Meditation or deep breathing — great for calming the nervous system
- Journaling — getting feelings out on paper can help process emotions
- Exercise — shown to help with both stress and seizure control for many
- Therapy animals — one MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that their cat helps reduce stress and anxiety
- Music — another member called it "a lifeline"

It's always a good idea to let your healthcare team know about any new relaxation strategies you're trying. Please do update — your experience could be really valuable to others! 🎨

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