Symptoms Associated With Epilepsy

Fear Or Anxiety

Many psychological and neurological conditions can cause unexplained fear or anxiety, and epilepsy is just one of them. A focal seizure without loss of consciousness can affect an individual's emotional processing. They may have wild mood swings or experience panic, fear, anxiety, or other negative emotions. Some patients also report having an overpowering sense of deja vu during these seizures. Most individuals with epilepsy experience the same types of seizures, so they can become familiar with the emotional effects they have. It's also common for patients to feel frightened or anxious after they return to consciousness following a seizure. Having someone around who is calm and can help them is very helpful. If individuals experience sudden panic or fear without any apparent cause, but don't have any other seizure symptoms, it's possible they may have a panic disorder or other anxiety disorder. Several neurological conditions can affect the way an individual's brain processes emotions. Patients should talk to a doctor to get further testing and a diagnosis.

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