Sports & Health
Becoming an adult means that you have to start taking care of your own health. Regular exercise is important: it brings better sleep, decreases stress, and therefore, improves seizure control. Participating in sports is good for both your physical and mental health.
When choosing a physical activity, consider your interests as well as your medical condition. For example, avoid sports in which the loss of consciousness could potentially lead to a life or death situation. These sports include all diving (including sky and scuba), mountain climbing, etc. Sports such as swimming, football, hockey, canoeing, etc. should not be an issue for most people as long as there is appropriate supervision and protective gear is worn where applicable.
Talk to your doctor before you start any new sport. Make sure that your coaches are aware of your medical situation and know what to do if you have a seizure.
Just because you have epilepsy doesn't mean that you can't have fun. The key is to use common sense and be careful.
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