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Has Anyone Tried Hypnosis?
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Thank u♡♡

Do You Have Mental Health Issues That Comes With Your Epilepsy?
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Mostly as a ramification to seizures, but not out of that. I always find it’s a fine line of what to consider mental illness as it is human and normal to go through something like depression when you… read more

I Have A Blessing And Stress Related Seizures Plus I Stayed Depressed All The Time What Can I Do
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Epilepsy vs. Psychogenic Nonepileptic Attacks Read Article...
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It's dif per person I think, I get that way too now and then but, I have a daily routine of prayer and bible study I do, and It does help with me, meds and such are ok with, but that is how I go about… read more

Anxiety Always Seems To Cause My Epilepsy. If Anxiety Causes Yours, Do You Have Any Tricks To Heal Your Anxiety?
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To Those Taking Xcopri, Have You Guys Had Emotional Struggles?
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Before I took Lexapro (anxiety meds) I had high anxiety and panic attacks. Am I the only one?

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I nevet had anxiety until XCOPRI !

Are You Afriad All The Time When A Seizure Might Happen?
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Everyday, i am afriad when a seizure might happen, if i can control well or not amd have a big one. It makes me afriad to do anything else afterwards in case another will happen. I do have little pre-warning signs to tell me its coming but i panic and get scared. I do always feel it my fault too when the seizure happened.

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I am in agreement with skeeters reply here, it is not your fault for a condition you have, I think that after you learn to get over that feeling you should be okay with you and your condition.

People With Anxiety & Epilepsy
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Does anyone have epilepsy & since you got epilepsy then you ended up with Anxiety? What do you to help yourself calm down & feel more relaxed? I have had epilepsy since I was 8 years old but didn't get Anxiety until around 8 years ago or less.

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Hypnosis is very helpful.

I also take a walk once or twice a week for 2hrs. on the first half of the walk I think about how My E and anxiety is doing and on the second half of the… read more

When You Have A Panic Attack Or Anxiety Attack Does That Cause A Seizure To Happen
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If it just a anxiety attack on it own I am fine but if I get a panic attack and anxiety attack together it can cause me to have some seizures

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I’d recommend a nap and music

How Does Everyone Handle Anxiety
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I try to relax as much as I can and if I start to feel anxious I call my boyfriend to work through stuff instead of starting to get myself worked up. Having someone to call is a good theory for that

Does Epilepsy Contribute To Anxiety And Depression
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Eric, I appreciate where you're coming from on the being diagnosed at a later in life time of your life. I'm 67 an just diagnosed. Stress plays a big factor in my life as well. Best wishes for a good… read more