After effects of have a seizure
I used to be 6 years free of having any seizures. Unfortunately in early December of last year I had a grand Mal seizure that went static, I'm not sure how long it lasted. I do know that I had a seizure so hard I broke my neck 3 times. I'm fine now, physically at least, but my short term memory has been iffy since then.
2 weeks ago I was sick and had some absence seizures and then a grand Mal seizure, luckily this one didn't go static and only lasted a few minutes. I woke up in pain and the pain in my legs lasted for a few weeks, luckily I've had my parents helping through everything.
My question, is how do y'all cope after having a long seizure that you thought was handled, cause my sleep is questionable and the depression sucks.
I recentl6 experienced my first grand mal seizure. I'm currently in a nursing home,looking for an apartment. I recently turned 55. My last seizure was a year ago and I was only out tor a few hours. This time, i was our for DAYS and woke up in ICU with no recollection of what happened ir how I got there. Has anyone had anything similar happen to them? Mine was caused by a bloodstream infection.
Man, I know how you’re feeling. After my last big seizure, I had this brain fog that wouldn’t go away, and my short-term memory was shot. It was like I couldn’t focus on anything. I could barely remember conversations or the things I needed to do in a day. It wasn’t just physically exhausting; mentally, I felt drained all the time.
The worst part was the constant anxiety and depression. You start questioning everything—wondering if it’s going to happen again, if you’re ever going to feel normal. And the lack of sleep only made everything worse. I’d be tossing and turning, barely getting any rest because my mind wouldn’t shut off.
After I started using cannabis, though, things got better. The biggest change was in how I felt mentally. The brain fog started clearing up, and I could concentrate again. I could actually get through the day without feeling like I was in a daze. It wasn’t like the pain or discomfort went away completely, but cannabis helped me calm my mind. It took the edge off the constant worry and anxiety that came with having seizures, and I could actually relax.
And the sleep—it was a huge change. Before, I’d wake up multiple times a night because my mind was racing. After using cannabis, I was able to sleep through the night without feeling like I was awake every few hours. I woke up feeling a little more rested, which made a big difference in how I felt throughout the day.
If you’re in the UK, I’d definitely recommend checking out Releaf. Their cannabis-based treatments helped me manage the stress, pain, and anxiety that came with my seizures. It didn’t fix everything, but it gave me back some control. Here’s their page on https://releaf.co.uk/conditions/neurological/seizure-management-medical-cannabis-treatment-uk
I wanted to check in and see how you've been doing lately? Have you been able to get some better rest? Thinking of you, Julie (team member)
