I understand what you’re going. Going through.. I have complex partial seizures myself.. I don’t know when my shoes hit unless someone’s in the room and sees me.
February 14
What are "absence" seizures and why might you not remember them?
It sounds like you're experiencing seizures where you're unaware of what's happening during the episode. These could be absence seizures (sometimes called "petit mal" seizures) or other types where you lose awareness.
During these seizures, you might
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What are "absence" seizures and why might you not remember them?
It sounds like you're experiencing seizures where you're unaware of what's happening during the episode. These could be absence seizures (sometimes called "petit mal" seizures) or other types where you lose awareness.
During these seizures, you might:
- Stare off into space
- Become unresponsive when someone speaks to you
- Seem "spaced out"
- Have no memory of the episode afterward
This is actually common with certain seizure types. The electrical activity in your brain during the seizure affects your consciousness and memory, which is why you don't realize it's happening until someone tells you about it.
What can help:
It's important to share details with your doctor about what others observe during your seizures. Ask people who witness them to note:
- How long they last
- What you're doing (staring, unresponsive, etc.)
- Any movements or behaviors they notice
This information helps your healthcare team choose the right treatment plan for your specific seizure type.
You're not alone in this experience - many people with epilepsy have seizures they're unaware of until afterward.
February 13
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I have had temporal lobe seizures for 34 years and I’ve never known before or after I have a seizure unless someone else tells me that I had one
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March 3
I have an aura first. I have complex partial. It takes a while to get memory of what time or day it is after seizure. I feel lucky when someone sees and can describe to me.
March 3
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