I made this video to help clear up one of the biggest misunderstandings I see online PNES and Epilepsy are not the same thing.
Epileptic seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. That’s why anti-seizure medications and rescue meds can stop or control them.
PNES (psychogenic non-epileptic seizures) look similar on the outside, but they’re not caused by electrical activity they’re the brain’s response to psychological stress or trauma. Because of that, anti-seizure meds don’t work for PNES. The real treatment is through therapy, like CBT, stress management, and emotional support.
I live with both, and it’s not easy but sharing the truth helps spread awareness and compassion. 💜
If you have PNES or Epilepsy, you’re not alone. Both are real. Both deserve understanding.