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Which Seizure Trigger Is Your Hardest Battle?

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Hi @louissc
I've read that regular physical activity may help improve seizure threshold — that could help explain why exercising outdoors makes you feel good, even when it's hot outside.
You mentioned needing to feel that "zen," alone time. I have moments in my day when I need to be alone, just with myself — I've always had that, even before epilepsy was diagnosed, but today I may need more of that time for myself, especially when I need to reflect on certain things or when stress hits me. Yoga is one of the tools I use to connect with my inner self.
Sorry — I see now I wasn't clear with the word "mask." I meant it figuratively, like putting on a brave face.
Coming back to that: do you think always having to put on a brave face is one of your triggers, or is it more the anxiety of rushing to be somewhere on time — like waiting for a cab on a hot day?
Chris

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@santosha

Hi Chris,

I understand the need to put on that “mask”. It’s inevitable, really. We don’t want others to feel something may happen. Atmosphere can become a bit tense if everyone is on their guard in case things happen.

I will try yoga next. I know it’s supposed to soothe one’s soul.

About the sweating thing. I don’t get seizures from exercising. But body can get heated in a cool environment when interacting with people or dealing with life. I read more about this during the weekend and realized the frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for that way I felt. Then I realized there’s this condition - frontal lobe dementia (FTD). Is that common over at your part of the world?

Cheers,
Louis