Others affect only one area and are called partial. The symptoms experienced depend on where the abnormal brain activity starts and how far it spreads. These seizures are common in children but most people grow out of them by adulthood. You may sweat or feel dizzy, sick or numb. Your senses may be disturbed, e.g. with strange visual effects.
Some people get a strong sense of deja vu, feelings of unreality or a sudden flood of emotion.
These either wear off after a few seconds, or act as a warning before turning into a generalised seizure. You often make repetitive movements like plucking your clothes or smacking your lips. People might think you are drunk. You may get strange feelings, as with simple partial seizures, and may go on to a generalised seizure. What to do Seizures are not usually dangerous in themselves, but the person may be injured as they fall or wander into danger from traffic, fires or the like.