Causes

[Janus]

I read that really high Blood pressure can cause them. But also loads of added stimulation (including stress). I have both these but manage it well. Anyone heard of this stuff?

 

[Nakamova]

Yup, high blood pressure can cause seizures. The principle example is eclampsia, which are seizures that occur during pregnancy. The treatment can involve magnesium -- it helps to relax muscles (in this case, the heart muscle), and plays a role in protecting the brain as well.

Stress (even positive stress) can be major seizure trigger, the same way that it can play a role in causing most illnesses -- including heart attacks, migraine headaches, diabetes, allergies, colds, cancer, arthritis, insomnia, hypertension, alcoholism, etc. But as with other triggers, it's highly individualized. If it's a problem for you, it's a good idea to try to minimize stress by getting proper sleep and nutrition, and finding ways to relax.