Dissociative seizures are often a last-resort response to overwhelm. Because of this, trying to stop a dissociative seizure through effort or pressure can sometimes make it worse. Increased pressure can…
In DID, dissociative seizures are often connected to safety. They may begin as a last-resort survival response to extreme or overwhelming situations where escape was not possible. Over time, the…
Dissociative seizures, also called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), can look very similar to epileptic seizures. At a glance, they may be difficult to distinguish. Doctors often need EEG monitoring during…
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Somatic and body-based symptoms in DID (when medical tests are normal) If you’ve experienced some worrisome body-based symptoms, the first place to start is at your doctor’s office. If you…