Patient's question:
My mother has been suffering from epilepsy for about ten or more years. This disease has always troubled her. Every time she has a seizure, we feel heartbroken watching her. It's truly helpless to love her. I want to consult a few things: is psychological care important for epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a brain disease characterized by complex etiology, widespread triggers, and diverse clinical symptoms, with recurrent sudden attacks. Due to the various causes of epilepsy, the vast majority of epilepsy patients suffer from psychological disorders such as depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, and pessimism, which can alleviate the psychological stress of patients. At the same time, the psychological state of patients also interferes with the treatment of epilepsy. Therefore, psychological care for epilepsy patients is also very important during the treatment process. In addition to treating epilepsy, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a joyful mood at all times to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.