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Wounds that time won’t heal — childhood abuse and epilepsy
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All types of abuse — sexual, physical, and emotional (including verbal abuse and witnessing domestic violence) raise the risk of depression, anxiety and epilepsy-like symptoms.
Research featured in Harvard Mental Health Letter and published in The American Journal of Psychiatry looked at the damage that hostile words, and/or yelling can have on a child.
They found “words are weapons that can cause lasting wounds, especially when wielded by parents against children.
Domestic violence — when love goes wrong
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Carol found herself in a cycle of violence from the time she was a child. By adulthood, she had already experienced multiple beatings and hospitalizations.
In the most recent attack, her husband beat her with a board, leaving her with permanent brain damage and a life-long disability.
As a result of her injury, she now has frequent seizures, difficulty with balance, and is terrified to leave her home for fear of having a seizure or falling.
If you can dream it — you can do it!
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All of us have dreams. Some become reality…and some stay in our imaginations forever.
7 secrets for relaxation…
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Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and under water? Frazzled to the max?
You’re certainly in good company!
The challenges and demands of day-to-day life are overwhelming. Not to mention the triggers and seizures that can be a consequence.
So what can we do about it?
A BIG Mistake!
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I know it’s happened to many of you, but this was the first time for me.
I forgot to take my nighttime meds.
Epilepsy Bill Of Rights
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The Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy was created for people living with epilepsy by people living with epilepsy and was spearheaded by The Epilepsy Foundation in conjunction with many concerned contributors.
If you don’t know about these rights, please read on…
Anger and Epilepsy: WHY ME?
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Suddenly, you’re feeling edgy. Lashing out at loved ones for no reason at all. It’s not anybody’s fault. It’s that old familiar enemy. Epilepsy. Again.
Why me? Why now? It’s not fair.
Laughter IS the best medicine!
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And, believe it or not, it’s good for your health.
Laughter can even help your EEG results!
Tags: emotional, improve EEG ressults, limbic, negative emotions, physical tension, regular electrical pattern, relaxes, stress
“When you’re going through hell, keep on going.”
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Winston Churchill
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