Epilepsy Awareness Month Week 1

Above is the fact of the week. 

The hippocampus is where the memory is located. Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms when having epilepsy.  The biggest question is how to keep sharp when the pea soup like brain fog due to side effects of medications, brain trauma, or after having an onset focal seizure or seizures which occur days on end. 

Here are some ideas:

1. Have post it notes handy for tasks to be done. Color coding them is a great way to help set reminders. 
2. Use an app to set reminders for doctor appointments or taking medications. Epsy is a great app to use to set for not only reminders bit epilepsy information, too. 
3. Use a calendar to record important events. A whiteboard with tacks on the side to hang up appointment cards is excellent at providing visual aids and keeping life organized. Having different colored dry erase markers assists in sorting specialists or various appointments. 
4. Designate an area for journals, calendars, or any other personal information to share with a doctor or counselor. Keeping all items grouped together is perfect for times when a seizure strikes or a new trigger occurs.

Do you have any helpful tips to keep your brain sharp when brain fog feels extra hard? Please share in the comments below.