Surprise! We are now in the swing of the holiday season, the most joyous time of the year, or so they say. However, this time of year of family gatherings causes stress and anxiety, if not depression for many. And for people with epilepsy, it can be a very difficult time because the normal routine of life is disrupted.
Many
things can trigger seizures especially at this time of year. Some of these
include:
Shopping
for gifts
Wrapping
and sending gifts
Preparing
holiday meals
Pressures
of social situations—overstimulation
Holiday
lights, for photosensitive epilepsy
Some
recommendations for enjoying the holidays include:
Take
frequent breaks (even if you think you may be missing out on the fun, it is
much better than having a major seizure in front of the entire family)
Don’t
feel like you must do everything yourself; ask for help even if you think you
don’t necessarily need it
Feel
free to say no
Don’t
sacrifice eating healthily
For
people sensitive with photosensitive seizures, consider online shopping as an
alternative
Take
a moment for yourself—breath, meditate
Resources
https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/2016/epilepsy-blog-relay/coping-with-the-holidays.html
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