I have been asked why have seizures. My question is always Do you mean what are the triggers or why do I have this diagnosis? I was diagnosed with seizure disorder after I was in a car accident. My head bounced around like a ping pong ball, I had a concussion, and now here I am today. Let me very clear. Everyone with epilepsy does not have the same types of seizures. There are many different types of seizures. Each persons experience with seizures is different as well. Sometimes, I get very tired after a seizure. Other times, I have what seems like a burst of super sonic energy. Everyone is unique and each persons experience with seizures or epilepsy is different.
In my life, I have learned stress is a factor. I think many people wonder why I chose my current career which oozes with stressful situations on a daily basis. I have learned to cope with my stress though. Breathing, punching a punching bag, exercising, painting, and creating music are my ways of dealing with the stress in my life. When I first started this journey, I let my stress consume me. This resulted in more seizures. Now, I have learned to cope just a little better. I will not say I never let the stress get to me but I must say my ability to cope has improve drastically over the past few years.
http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/triggers/stress
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