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Epilepsy or seizure disorder? Why stroke?
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Dec 29, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Hi @tonyde
I have learned some time ago a classification of triggers that I find interesting: physical, external and internal.
Physical triggers:
Examples: glúten, little or bad sleep, menstruation, low sodium, flashing lights, etc.
External Triggers:
Speaking in public is something that stresses me much and is an external trigger to my seizures
Internal Triggers:
Examples: emotions such as fear, stress, anxiety, rage, etc.
I do have signs that a seizure is going to happen, though I do not always remember them after the seizures. I believe the seizure erased that from my memory. When I have this sensibility I try to stop what I am doing and do some breathing. It helps sometimes. Give it a try.
Chris (Santosha)
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Hi Chris, I've tried reducing gluten and didn't see any impact, I have all of the other triggers you mention (except the obvious menstruation}.
One thing that helped me with public speaking was an article that quoted Bob Hope when asked if he was nervous going on stage, his response was everyone gets nervous speaking in public. Don't let being nervous stress you out, it means you're normal.
Worrying about having a seizure in a stressful situation can in itself cause enough stress to bring on a seizure. I went to a funeral of a very close friend recently and very concerned with having a seizure during his service, fortunately nothing happened.
My biggest worry is having a seizure in front of my kids and grandkids.
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Hi Chris,
I hadn't thought about gluten being a trigger, I've never had an issue with gluten, my daughter is gluten intolerant and that makes me wonder if gluten is a seizure trigger for me.
Tony