Stress is a major trigger for seizures. Cortisol helps us stay alert, but chronic spikes overstimulate the nervous system, increasing seizure risk for people with epilepsy.
Checking your phone first thing in the morning isn’t natural for the body. Blue light spikes cortisol before your wake-up rhythm completes, leading to fatigue, irritability, cravings, and slower thinking.
Humans are wired for the outdoors. Even 20–30 minutes in nature can lower stress. For people with epilepsy, you don’t need to walk. Sitting without your phone in the garden and soaking in the sights, sounds, and smells works just as well.
Stress is closely tied to blood sugar. Refined carbs spike and crash it, triggering cortisol. Lean protein, healthy fats, and low-sugar diets like keto help steady blood sugar, energy, and stress.
Stay hydrated! It's simple but often overlooked. Dehydration spikes cortisol and affects nearly every system, including the brain, making hydration especially important for people with epilepsy.