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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Pittsboro, NC

Are there days when there is so much stress, for which I have reasons, that you find yourself just waiting for a seizure? I usually use rescue medication and do relaxing breathing exercises. Right now I feel tighter than a banjo string and eating everything that is not nailed down.

October 14
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't ever expect to have a seizure, I do all I can to take my mind off it by doing word games or watch TV, the more you think about it the worse you will feel, try and do something to help yourself feel better, Take care 🙏

October 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't really think on the seizures happening because I know it'll happen at any point at any given time it's just up to date or my time to decide when they pull that final cord to start one to end it all or just pull another to toy with me. So it's best to live each day like it's your last and try to enjoy what you have right now. For me the most things I value are life, music, and my friends.

October 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don’t usually anticipate a seizure. Stress is not good for anything and I do feel that it can bring on a seizure so I try to manage the best I can, meditation, prayer, exercise and breathing. Doesn’t always work. Not a big fan of medication due to side affects but they seem to work. Appreciate everyone’s comments on this.

November 11
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm Loaded With Stress But Not Worried About A Seizure At All. Very Unsatisfied With The Way Of This World. My Music Helps The Most But I will Always Stay Strong & Keep My Head Up.

October 16
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Stress is deffinately a main cause, that's why when in mid 30's wasn't going let things stress me out. Wanted to do what could that would help me not have as many, seizures of course. Can't say I never get stressed anymore, thankfully I don't as much as used too. It has helped for sure, I'm not seizure free but don't have as often or severe.

October 14

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