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Temporal lobe epilepsy and chaotic thoughts
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:47Sometimes I have periods when my thoughts jump from one thing to another, I feel restless and can't sleep until I feel totally exhausted. I wonder if this can be happening due to TLE or I should look for other reasons?
Hi Konverio, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2019-05-21 - 09:52
Hi Konverio, Thanks so much for sharing your story. We cannot determine if your symptoms are directly related to your epilepsy, or not, so It’s very important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team and continue to express your concerns. It is common for people with epilepsy to report having difficulties with thinking and memory. For additional information, please visit https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/thinking-and-memory & https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/moods-and-behavior/mood-and-behavior-advanced/impaired-attentionIt is also important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/sleep-and-epilepsyFor additional information about temporal lobe seizures please visit,https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-epilepsy-syndromes/temporal-lobe-epilepsy-aka-tle You may want to consider with your doctor having a device that can help track seizures, by visiting, https://www.dannydid.org/ , and by keeping a seizure diary https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary ,as another self-management tool. These tools may be helpful in identifying & tracking seizures, other symptoms, managing medication & other therapies, recognizing triggers and health events that may affect seizures and wellness, which you can share with your healthcare team.For additional questions or help navigating local, or national resources you may always contact our 24/7 national helpline by emailing us at contactus@efa.org,and by calling, 1-800-332-1000, https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline. Additionally your local Epilepsy Foundation epilepsy.com/localsupport & www.epilepsy.com/affiliates can help you find resources,support groups, events, and programs in your community.