We found little information about pseudoseizures, but over the years we learned many things, the most important of which was that there is hope for people who live with pseudoseizures. We found that pseudoseizures usually have some trigger. After learning this, we began to chart Melanie's seizures and the surrounding events and were amazed to find that there were some consistent triggering factors. Healing from emotional hurts is a long, hard process. Emotional control is something which requires much practice, and situations still catch Melanie off guard.
Physical illness can cause changes in the brain which affect emotional control.
During times such as these, symptoms which arise because of poor emotional control can increase. Neither of us is qualified to give medical advice, and this article must be regarded solely as informational and valuable only in that it encourages others to think about their own experiences. If you have concerns about your individual condition, talking with your doctor or therapist is the most appropriate course of action. Pseudoseizures is not a term that people like to hear. Most people assume that these events are purposeful acts designed to get attention.