Epilepsy & Lifestyle: What to Avoid for Seizure Management

There are a number of things that can be bad for people with epilepsy, including:

Sleep deprivation: Not getting enough sleep can lower the seizure threshold, making it more likely for someone to have a seizure.

Stress: Stress can also lower the seizure threshold and make seizures more likely.

Alcohol and drug abuse: Alcohol and drug abuse can damage the brain and increase the risk of seizures.

Certain medications: Some medications, such as antidepressants and antibiotics, can lower the seizure threshold.

Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during puberty and menopause, can also lower the seizure threshold.

Menstrual cycle: For women with epilepsy, the time around their period can be a time of increased seizure risk. This is because of the hormonal changes that occur during this time.

Flashing lights: Flashing lights can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy. This is known as photosensitive epilepsy.

Loud noises: Loud noises can also trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.