Halloween can be fun, but also a bit scary. Haunted houses, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches are great. Of course, some spaces may cause seizures, depending on your epilepsy.
For instance, if you have photosensitive epilepsy, flickering or strobe lights in a haunted house are a problem. Jump scares can add anxiety or stress to trigger a seizure. Food allergens like milk, nuts, or wheat, all in candy, can trigger those who are on a ketogenic diet (or who have severe food allergies). Sometimes, being at a party or out trick or treating can be a sensory overload.
How do you stay safe during this holiday? Here are some helpful tips:
1.Take your meds. Forgetting meds or taking them at the wrong time can affect the holiday experience.
2. Know your triggers and avoid them if possible.
3. Create snacks you can eat or have an alternate gift idea like stickers. (You can't miss with stickers).
4. If you are out trick or treating, stay in a familiar area. When you start to feel stressed or tired, be sure to stop. You don't need to trigger a seizure!
For more tips and tricks to stay seizure safe during Halloween, visit https://bcepilepsy.com/blog/staying-safe-with-epilepsy-on-halloween/#:~:text=It%20is%20important%20to%20try,are%20known%20to%20exacerbate%20seizures
Have a seizure free Halloween!
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