Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group

Yes! When my Epilepsy first came into my life, my seizures were always around 4am. Maybe our bodies are in a vulnerable stage in our sleep/wake cycle, and maybe our brainwaves are just right (or wrong, depending on your perspective) to allow a seizure. Don't really know for sure, but that's my guess. Now, my seizures come at anytime day or night...

Mine only come at sleep (watch for that Freddie Kruger) except for one , but that may have had some midigating factors.Its better than during the day atleast I can drive

My husband used to nearly always have seizures at night or immediately after waking. The waking ones were for sure due to that vulnerable stage between wake and sleep.

However, I do believe that the others in the middle of the night were due to his sleep partner (me). I am a restless sleeper, and turn over many times during the night. My husband is also a restless sleeper, if I am in the bed with him.

Some years ago, I bought twin beds because I myself had a medical problem and really, really needed a good night's sleep. I couldn't get it with my hubby, who kicked, grabbed and threw the blankets around in his sleep.

Getting the twin beds turned out to be good for both of us. I slept very well. Even better, I noticed that my husband slept deeply without waking all night, every night. He was no longer restless. AND, he no longer has nighttime seizures! The benefit of a good night's sleep! (He also doesn't have seizures upon waking.)