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HOW DO YOU GET YOUR TRIGERES AND HOW TO STOP THEM
Sun, 12/18/2011 - 16:11Well..... I have had epilpesy since, I was 13 months old. As years have gone by my fits have changed and now I get AURA'S Which are woring signs.. They only times I get tridgees is when I am OVER WORKED, ANGRY, MISSED A DOSE, LAKE OF SLEEP AND HEAT... What are the best selosions to this do you know?
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Re: HOW DO YOU GET YOUR TRIGERES AND HOW TO STOP THEM
Submitted by tcameron on Sun, 2011-12-18 - 19:38
Look at your triggers. One common denominator: stress. Sleep deprivation, overwork (tired) angry (stress) missed a dose (physical stress on the brain) Heat (physical stress upon the body) Keep plenty of cold water with you. Most of us are already dehydrated when we first begin to think about water. We experience a lot less heat when properly hydrated.
A majority of my seizures occur at the health club. (I love the feeling of the endorphins, runner's high.) I've found myself on the floor too many times. I can't even do aerobics without someone with me!
You might find the article on this website re: enjoying the holidays and reducing stress to be helpful. There are many books and classes specifically geard to stress reduction. I find myself getting tired when I'm on the computer, another major place for my seizures.
Of course, none of us want to go to bed early, but it's worth the cost of seizures instead.
Instead of being angry, find some humor and relax. Enjoy little things. Join an epilepsy support group in your area.
Look at your triggers. One common denominator: stress. Sleep deprivation, overwork (tired) angry (stress) missed a dose (physical stress on the brain) Heat (physical stress upon the body) Keep plenty of cold water with you. Most of us are already dehydrated when we first begin to think about water. We experience a lot less heat when properly hydrated.
A majority of my seizures occur at the health club. (I love the feeling of the endorphins, runner's high.) I've found myself on the floor too many times. I can't even do aerobics without someone with me!
You might find the article on this website re: enjoying the holidays and reducing stress to be helpful. There are many books and classes specifically geard to stress reduction. I find myself getting tired when I'm on the computer, another major place for my seizures.
Of course, none of us want to go to bed early, but it's worth the cost of seizures instead.
Instead of being angry, find some humor and relax. Enjoy little things. Join an epilepsy support group in your area.
Re: HOW DO YOU GET YOUR TRIGERES AND HOW TO STOP THEM
Submitted by butterfly17 on Mon, 2011-12-19 - 08:54
Thanks you have been very helpful..... I hate it, I feel VONRABLE how do I get contral back?
Thanks you have been very helpful..... I hate it, I feel VONRABLE how do I get contral back?
Re: HOW DO YOU GET YOUR TRIGERES AND HOW TO STOP THEM
Submitted by princesskyles on Sun, 2011-12-18 - 18:25
Ok- first you have seizures not fits. Auruas are good in your case. Heres what I have learned in many couceling sessions, etc and readings. STOP the aura before it turns into a seizure. I have epilepsy 23 years, my entire life.
1) Try and keep yourself away from the triggers of the seizures (yes easier said then done) -go to bed earlier, dont overwork yourself...set a limit, for me music is calming and being upset/angry can be a trigger so If I know I am going into a stressful enviorment stressful in anyway that will trigger an emotion I will put my music (I POD if I am out in public...its dying though I think I need to replace it) A cd at home, etc, radio. Missing a dose- well it depends on the medication and how far away you are from the next that you realize you miss your dose. But I have mine in a type of blister pack where I can rip off the dose if I am leaving the house and always care spares of each dose (labbeled) in my purse) For Heat-hold or wipe yourself down when apropiate with a wet washcloth, etc.
2) As for the seizure itself if you know that something may cause a seizure stop what ever it is before your seizure. I will use myself for an example-just the wrong a,ount of light will trigger a seizure-so I will turn another light on. Also in my seizures I turn my head to the right. I try and keep it turned to the left or as straight as possible.
Ok- first you have seizures not fits. Auruas are good in your case. Heres what I have learned in many couceling sessions, etc and readings. STOP the aura before it turns into a seizure. I have epilepsy 23 years, my entire life.
1) Try and keep yourself away from the triggers of the seizures (yes easier said then done) -go to bed earlier, dont overwork yourself...set a limit, for me music is calming and being upset/angry can be a trigger so If I know I am going into a stressful enviorment stressful in anyway that will trigger an emotion I will put my music (I POD if I am out in public...its dying though I think I need to replace it) A cd at home, etc, radio. Missing a dose- well it depends on the medication and how far away you are from the next that you realize you miss your dose. But I have mine in a type of blister pack where I can rip off the dose if I am leaving the house and always care spares of each dose (labbeled) in my purse) For Heat-hold or wipe yourself down when apropiate with a wet washcloth, etc.
2) As for the seizure itself if you know that something may cause a seizure stop what ever it is before your seizure. I will use myself for an example-just the wrong a,ount of light will trigger a seizure-so I will turn another light on. Also in my seizures I turn my head to the right. I try and keep it turned to the left or as straight as possible.