seizures caused by anxiety

Does any one else have anxiety or stress induced seizures???

I have never had this experience but I know someone who has had many seizures without a medical cause and has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)/Conversion Disorder. Dusty, I do hope you have sought help to minimize your seizures. Take care.

For years when I would have and anxiety attack I would pass out, or loose time. I would get confused or wake up with a real bad headache. I didn't know what was happening the dr kept saying it was just stress/ anxiety. well in 2014 I got confused at work, I thought I was talking on my cell but I had hung up and spaced out for like 2 minutes. Then I walked to the front of the building didn't no how I got there. Driving home I got a weird head sensation. They told me I was hypoglycemic. So I started eating more. But nothing got better. Then I had a stroke, and they did an EEG on me that showed Seizure activity. So I went to a neuro dr, she told me I was having Epileptic and non Epileptic seizures, brought on by stress and anxiety. They put me on seizure meds, but that only slowed them down I Was having 3-5 a day. then they put me on anxiety meds and they slowed to only when I am around anxiety or stress. I tried stopping the seizure meds but they just came back. From what I know its common to have stress anxiety induced seizures. My symptoms, I get light headed or a sensation of floating, I may pass out, my husband said I get a fixed stare I can function sometimes but I don't speak. I have walked already and didn't no how I got to where I was. I sometimes remember, he said my speech slows down. if my eyes twitch or roll back in my head that is epileptic, non stress or anxiety induced afterword, my memory is affected, my movement, I get a head ache and I am exhausted takes a few days to bounce back. If they test for it the best test is a EEG home 7 day monitor, only because the in hospital you are not exposed to the triggers, the 1-3 day may not be long enough. I still have anxiety attacks, but now I can tell when my brain is going in to seizure mode, I have to stay in my comfort zone unless I go with someone, its upsetting.

Thank you for the info, no I don't see anyone. I cant go that far my anxiety is way to bad. There is no one close to me. I went to john Hopkins they recommended conjuntive therapy, I tried going on my own I made it to 6 sessions but it was not helping and the therapist didn't know what it even was. I had more anxiety driving there then I got help. So I quit. They put me on Lexapro, buspar as needed, lorazepam and lamictal it really helps, but when I have an attack I get physically ill, when its a epileptic seizure I sometimes loose control of my body functions so I am so nervous all the time. I am going to research the info you gave me thank you so much.

Dusty,

Many therapists are now doing sessions with the SKYPE option. I would think since your anxiety symptoms are severe, that your insurance would likely cover it (with the recommendation of your neuro to help!) and you'd be able to get the help that you need...without the added stress of traveling to appointments.

Look into it. The added bonus being you are not restricted geographically!

S.C.

dusty1999 said...
I am starting phone consoling. Through my insurance. Its once a week one hour.

That's awesome Dusty, good for you! Remember, counseling/therapy doesn't change things immediately...it takes time, patience and hard work on your part. Best wishes!

Phone counseling sounds like a great alternative for you!

Please don't be nervous. There is nothing you can say that would be 'wrong' or surprise your therapist.

I hope your sessions go well, and that you gain many valuable tools for progress. Keep us updated okay?

S.C.