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Memory
and Epilepsy
There
are many different factors affecting Memory
These
include:
1. The underlying cause of the epilepsy
2. Frequency and severity of the seizure
3. Undetected seizure activity (sub-clinical)
4. Psychosocial factors (mood/drugs/expectations and frustrations)
Triggers
for Memory Loss Behaviour
- Injury
to the brain
- Duration
and frequency of seizure activity
- Medication
side effects
- Dizziness
- Depression
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- Agoraphobia
- Repetitive
behaviour
- Panic
attacks
- Palpitations
- Sweaty
palms
- Anxiety
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Strategies
The
obvious and easiest way to administer handy strategies to
assist you in day to day living are:
- Diaries
- Calendar
messages
- Coloured
stickers (in areas most visible, eg. fridge, bathroom
mirror)
- Organiser/calculator
- Pin
board
- Lists
– daily
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- Placing
items like keys and personal belongings in a familiar
spot/control area,
e.g. glass bowl/basket
- Alarm
watch
- Switching
ring fingers
- Elastic
on wrist
- Alphabet
Revised
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How
to give your memory a helping hand!
If
you are worried about memory lapses, experts suggest the following:
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Speak with your doctor. A change of medication or the time
of day you take your medicine might help.
- Make
lists of things you plan to do each day; rely on routine
and order.
- Keep
notes of telephone calls, important conversations and appointments.
Pick one place to store your reminders, and stick with that
spot.
- Think
positive. Put effort into listening and storing your memories.
- Take
care of yourself. If you are tired your brain isn’t
going to work as well as when you are rested.
- Stay
active socially and intellectually. If you aren’t
stimulating yourself mentally or physically, your mental
processes are more likely to deteriorate.
- Be
honest with friends and family members. Talk to everyone
about their memory lapses.
- Don’t
give up. Be ready to re–learn.
Dawn
C Lassiter “In Touch” Spring ‘97
This
information provided by the Epilepsy Association of South
Australia and Northern Territory Inc on the Internet is designed
to provide basic information about epilepsy. It is not intended,
nor does it constitute medical or other professional advice.
Diagnosis and advice on medical care or other assessments
should be sought from a medical practitioner or suitably qualified
professional.
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