Epilepsy Talk
What Part of Your Epilepsy Do You Hate Most?
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Compared to others, I know I’m very lucky, but the concussions really stink.
And the anxiety never goes away…
Traumatic and Post Traumatic Stress — Online Support Groups
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It’s incredible. When I researched resources for Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, there weren’t many.
An embarrassing shortage, considering the magnitude of need.
That’s the sad news.
The good news is that I found loads of all kinds of different stress disorder support groups online.
This is just a small sampling of different Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress support groups.
To find more, simply type in your subject and look for forums or support groups.
There’s a wealth of wonderful resources for those who have shared whatever trauma you’ve suffered.
10 Ways to Cope with Your Stress and Anxiety
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You’re choking. You’re drowning. You’re going down for the count. How many times have we all been there?
I’m sure everyone has their own way of coping — or else we wouldn’t be here.
Nonetheless, here are some helpful tips to get you over that hump…
Tags: anxiety, best case, celebrate, cope, fear, panic, perfection, perspective, pro-active, reality, support, talk, worst case
Foods That Fight Stress…
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Obviously, you should get most of your vitamins from food by eating a balanced diet. But one of the most important vitamins for you to include in your diet is Folic Acid (Folate) which can help deal with vitamin loss caused by medication and also calm your mood.
However, the all-star vitamin is Vitamin B6. This vitamin is involved in critical functions of the nervous system. And it boosts the metabolism of various neurotransmitters which are needed for normal brain function. The good news is that it’s easy to get it in all kinds of different foods…
Tags: anxiety, calm, cortisol, de-stress, depression, Folic Acid, foods, nervous system, panic, physical endurance, seizures, serotonin, stabilize, stress, vitamin B6
Epilepsy, Anxiety and Depression
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One study stated that 80% of the patients with epilepsy were also diagnosed as having a depressive disorder. Upwards of 60% of these individuals had a history of significant episodes of depression. And 10-32% experience symptoms of anxiety.
And for those whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by meds, the likelihood of depression and anxiety are even greater.
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