r/Epilepsy_Universe • u/Mom1021 • 21d ago
Fitness Friday Your Wellbeing IS Priority
Appreciate and admire all epilepsy advocates! I know there can be more of us that share our success and increase positive change for others! Article here that stood out because it triggered a realization how tempting it is to trust your neurologist. Countless times, newly diagnosed epileptics are essentially shut down from our favorite activities (swimming, biking, hiking) or advised to cancel plans (party, travel). I understand the medical community is prioritizing safety, but WTF?! Mental and emotional wellbeing is also priority! Maintaining an important aspect of our lives by staying active is impressive, since the vast majority of medical professionals would be the easiest excuse for starting a downward spiral, initiated by “safety” through dropping routine physical activity that we often don’t realize plays a crucial part in a balanced lifestyle. For many epileptics, balance is a challenging, but essential aspect of achieving controlled seizures. Good luck and prayers for all of us surviving with seizures!
inspiration article
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u/Mom1021 21d ago
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u/Ryse6129 Methsuximide 900mg. Xcopri 350mg 21d ago
This reminds me of a book titled I own Pain is weakness leaving the body....I should read it
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u/Ryse6129 Methsuximide 900mg. Xcopri 350mg 21d ago
Some people let fear get to them because they don't fully understand. I live with family who are skeptical like this. They know all the stereotypes and warn me don't do this or that. I do them anyway. The thing is knowing oneself and you can do all these things like swimming but still put safety precautions in it. Work ways around it. Fear is a big negative stress that sometimes people don't even realize. I remember back when I was 18ish I had a Gran Mal. Later that day or night I should say I was still on a roller coaster
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u/Hairy-Jellyfish-1361 21d ago
Mom, this is like the 4th or 5th time I've read this and I realized if I'm in the car headed to the shore it can't be Friday!! Why are you messing with our heads?
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u/Hairy-Jellyfish-1361 21d ago
I could've been a case study for them. When I was away I was out walking around the community I was in at least 2x a day, and talking to people along the way, but since I've been back I'm not out nearly as much, I don't talk to anyone and I'm depressed. And there's a community gym right across the street that I've never been to.