My Observation(s)

[SeanCharles]

I know that I am new here and I feel like I am sporadically posting... which maybe I am...

If you've read what I have posted so far, or if you haven't, my observations at least with my recent seizure episode(s) has been noticeable when in and out of therapy. I haven't been in therapy for a while and I notice that not addressing my underlying ptsd, or possible stressors may be having an impact on my seizure activity which at the moment is being treated with a medication I weaned myself off of (which I mention in my earlier post.) which is Trileptal. My experience with this medication too was that despite being on that medication, I noticed then and I notice now too, that I go into these occasional staring spells. I don't know if that's a seizure or if the medication or perhaps a disassociation taking place, I do have MOST of the symptoms (including personalities which I prefer to refer to as 'parts' rather than the other terms used.) of DID. That stems from my abuse as a child which I also mention elsewhere.

Thanks,

Geordie (Jordy)

 

[franciemarnie]

I definitely see a connection between my PTSD and my physical well being.

I try to respond to whatever is going on PTSD-wise in the best way I know how so I don't get physically ill with migraines, stomach pain, ear pain, back pain, etc.

I would imagine you would have to be particularly vigilant to try and avoid exacerbating a seizure condition. As if we need more vigilance!

 

[SeanCharles]

Yes, I agree! I suspect too that what contributed to this last seizure may be three triggers. I work in the #1 deli which is part of large chain (also considered a box store with groceries and more) and these seizures have been mild until my most recent one. I am glad I was vigilant in recognizing that the aura I saw was stronger (more intense) and so I left the area I was in and went and sat in my deli seating area above the deli. Also I realize too that I will not make a mistake I likely made with the next seizure if there is one. I could have made an emergency page for myself which I didn't do, and I did not also lie down, rather I sat at a table and fell when I entered unconsciousness.