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Yes, during certain types of focal seizures called "focal aware seizures," you can remain fully awake and alert. During these seizures, you may experience symptoms like tingling, jerking movements, or stomach sensations while maintaining awareness of your surroundings. These typically last two minutes or less, and you'll be Show Full Answer

Yes, during certain types of focal seizures called "focal aware seizures," you can remain fully awake and alert. During these seizures, you may experience symptoms like tingling, jerking movements, or stomach sensations while maintaining awareness of your surroundings. These typically last two minutes or less, and you'll be able to remember what happened during the seizure afterward. However, there are also "focal impaired awareness seizures" where you may lose awareness of your surroundings. During these, you might appear awake but be unresponsive, have a blank stare, or make automatic movements like chewing or picking at clothes. These typically last 1-3 minutes, and afterward, you may not remember the seizure and feel tired for several hours.

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