
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Send us a text
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. While the exact cause of epilepsy is not known, some studies suggest that psychosomatic factors may play a role in the development and severity of seizures.
The following are some ways that psychosomatic factors may contribute to epilepsy:
đź’ĄStress: Stress, anxiety, and emotional distress can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy, particularly if they have a history of psychological trauma.
đź’ĄSleep disturbances: Lack of sleep, insomnia, and other sleep disturbances can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.
đź’ĄDepression: Depression can increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy, particularly if they have a history of depression and anxiety.
đź’ĄSubstance abuse: Substance abuse, particularly alcohol and drug abuse, can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy and worsen the severity of seizures.
Support the show
By Dr. Evette Rose5
11 ratings
Send us a text
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. While the exact cause of epilepsy is not known, some studies suggest that psychosomatic factors may play a role in the development and severity of seizures.
The following are some ways that psychosomatic factors may contribute to epilepsy:
đź’ĄStress: Stress, anxiety, and emotional distress can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy, particularly if they have a history of psychological trauma.
đź’ĄSleep disturbances: Lack of sleep, insomnia, and other sleep disturbances can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.
đź’ĄDepression: Depression can increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy, particularly if they have a history of depression and anxiety.
đź’ĄSubstance abuse: Substance abuse, particularly alcohol and drug abuse, can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy and worsen the severity of seizures.
Support the show

2,312 Listeners

27,677 Listeners

4 Listeners

83 Listeners

12 Listeners