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Seizures
About Seizures
Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. They can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
Common Symptoms
- Temporary confusion
- A staring spell
- Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs
- Loss of consciousness or awareness
- Cognitive or emotional symptoms, such as fear or anxiety
Diagnosis
Diagnosis typically involves a review of detailed medical history and a neurological examination. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a common test used to record the electrical activity of the brain, and imaging tests like MRI or CT scans may be performed to look for underlying causes.
Causes
Seizures can result from a variety of factors, including genetic predispositions, head injuries, strokes, brain tumors, or infections. In some cases, the exact cause of a seizure may not be identified.
Treatment Overview
Conventional treatments for seizures often include anti-epileptic medications, which aim to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. In some instances, dietary changes like a ketogenic diet or surgical interventions may be considered. Some individuals explore complementary approaches such as biofeedback or herbal remedies, though their effectiveness requires further research.
Prognosis & Outlook
The prognosis for individuals experiencing seizures can vary widely depending on the underlying cause, type, and response to treatment. Many people can manage their condition effectively with medication, while others may experience recurrent seizures.
Types & Variants
Focal Seizures
These seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in one area of your brain. They can occur with or without loss of consciousness and may cause emotional changes or alter the way things look, smell, feel, taste or sound.
Generalized Seizures
These are seizures that appear to involve all areas of the brain from the outset. Types include absence seizures (staring spells), tonic seizures (stiffening of muscles), and tonic-clonic seizures (formerly 'grand mal'), which involve loss of consciousness, body stiffening and shaking.
What 1 Contributor Has Shared
One contributor described experiencing episodes that involved body shaking, loss of consciousness, and falling, which they were told by a doctor was Juvenile Epilepsy. However, tests did not show evidence of seizure activity, and the contributor later learned they were experiencing paroxysmal non-epileptic seizures, which they described as a physical manifestation of psychological disturbance often triggered by stress or trauma.
This contributor found relief through holistic and homeopathic therapies, including muscle testing, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, ear reflexology, and intense therapy. They also worked on healing current and past trauma, understanding triggers like stress, emotional anxiety, lack of sleep, and alcohol, and regulating their nervous system to put the seizures into remission.
“Approaches that were part of my recovery”
As described by story contributors
holistic therapies
homeopathic therapies
muscle testing
homeopathic medicine
acupuncture
ear reflexology
intense therapy
hypnosis to heal past trauma
working on the nervous system
understanding triggers (stress, emotional anxiety, lack of sleep, alcohol)
healing from current and past trauma
Common Turning Points
Pivotal moments described by story contributors
My mother refused that life for me, and so did I.
Through hypnosis I traveled back in time to when the trauma happened in order to heal.
Key Realizations & “Aha” Moments
Perspectives shared by story contributors
these "seizures" was my body responding to the current stress and trauma I was experiencing and suppressed trauma I experienced as a young girl
My body basically said "enough"
the seizures I experienced are called Paroxysmal non-epileptic seizures. Literally meaning episodes that resemble epileptic seizures but are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They are considered a physical manifestation of a psychological disturbance, often triggered by stress, trauma, or other psychological factors.
Challenges Contributors Described
Common obstacles mentioned by story contributors
receiving a diagnosis of Juvenile Epilepsy without supporting evidence from tests
being prescribed lifelong medication and having a license suspended based on an initial diagnosis
Support Systems Contributors Mentioned
Types of support described by story contributors
mother
Advice from Those Who've Been There
Suggestions shared by story contributors
- “Sometimes, doctors don't know everything.”
- “You can heal without being medicated for the rest of your life.”
These insights reflect what individual contributors reported about their own experiences. Results vary — what helps one person may not help another. This is not medical advice.
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