I really despise this time of year the temperature is elevated and I also am working really long hours. I try my best to avoid seizures from lows and I honestly even though it has been a while since my last one I never really forget those experiences regardless of how much time has gone bye. I trying to come up with a plan of action to avoid the seizures if possible. I am not adding a snack to my daily routine and eating more often to help lessen the chance of a seizure but we all know there is only so much you can do to prevent something but I am going to give it my best shot. I know I wish my job was less stressful and its gets more stressful the longer I have worked here. The problem is micromanaging drives me crazy and that is currently what they are doing. I also plan to keep up my exercise and keep as hydrated as possible. If you are dehydrated it can increase chance of lows as well. So I am hoping to stay on the seizure free track because having seizures once could mean others if things are not addressed quickly for me. Last year I had a total of 3 from July through September. I thankfully was able to get back on track with having Duchess and the Dexcom to help. I not too worried at this point but I am trying to avoid repeats of last year because I am really far behind at work which is normal for this time of year so the extras stress, heat and long hours do not help in preventing seizures. I know in the future I need to find another job which is not quite as intense. I do well with most things but when I do month of overtime it tends to catch up with me. Hoping to find a balance to keep everything in check.
Sounds like you're doing the right things to stay seizure free, and it's good that you have Duchess and your Dexcom to help.
ReplyDeleteI am defiantly trying to stay that way. Summer is usually the trickiest months to deal with for me. I am glad I do as well. Duchess has been through so much with me so far.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laddie - sounds like you are doing everything you can.
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott. Knock on wood trying my best to not have another incident.
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