Lack of sleep is a well-known trigger for epileptic seizures, as it can disrupt the brain's electrical activity. Poor sleep quality or not getting enough rest may increase the frequency and intensity of seizures. Understanding this connection can help us build better sleep habits to reduce the risk of episodes.
💬 Have you noticed more seizures after a poor night's sleep?
😴 What tips or strategies have helped you sleep better?
🩺 Has your doctor ever recommended any sleep-related changes to better manage your epilepsy?
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Let’s share our experiences and support each other in finding better sleep and more stable health.
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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? 😊
Lack of sleep is a well-known trigger for epileptic seizures, as it can disrupt the brain's electrical activity. Poor sleep quality or not getting enough rest may increase the frequency and intensity of seizures. Understanding this connection can help us build better sleep habits to reduce the risk of episodes.
💬 Have you noticed more seizures after a poor night's sleep?
😴 What tips or strategies have helped you sleep better?
🩺 Has your doctor ever recommended any sleep-related changes to better manage your epilepsy?
@ileene @Dinah64 @Angel2015 @twiggy @Lizzier41 @swansong @sapphir3ang3lz @kathrynAnn @Pisces @Fingers21 @mrs malky @chubbles @susieb12002 @RachelH @marvel2904 @busybee1 @BAZWHEAT @tattyteddy @Buttonsmum @PaulRS @mrd123 @Mrs E Larkin @Kimbasmum @lilybabes @nikki77 @jacquifilm22 @Hamzah @poppy51 @AndyH72 @nickki @12gills @Superkel @Tanya123 @lainy60 @Ennaeiram @Braddo @Choraly @smokitcat @emilie+p-uk1 @Annalong @HEDGE001 @Mrswilko @Dmarie @MsCarole @NeillS @Natboo83 @Charleen @Zoyasin @Chudster @Sunshine5 @AdHunt @Nuala73 @Janie1 @Smeimum @Vickylou83 @Charlie24 @chrispm @Mikparr @Jackiekerr09 @Janene @LorraineK @Grainnel @LincolnTaylor @Nicola47x @steffaaani @bobk1892 @Emmdee @hinapar @Lyndylou @Kimnickols2016 @snowwolf67 @P.raynsford @lindog99 @William.ra @EpiMazing @hockeygoalie @GeorgeR @lesmal @leigheablett @wendyathalifax @Jonboi67 @Epilepsymum @Beth85 @JosephineO @RavenRoses @Babushka @Sammymay7642 @Petcarer @Khazin @alwyn.reilly @Rhinoriggs @CDDX3! @Snuggles @Nikkik775
Let’s share our experiences and support each other in finding better sleep and more stable health.
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼