08/27/2026
Not every seizure-like episode is epilepsy.🧠
Functional seizures can look very similar to epileptic seizures but they do not show the abnormal brain activity seen with epilepsy. Because the symptoms can be so similar, some people may spend years being treated for epilepsy before receiving the correct diagnosis.
Research highlighted by Arizona State University is helping us better understand functional seizures and the connection between the brain, emotions, stress, and the body.
🔗Read this article and more like it on our website! https://www.epilepsyassociation.com/epilepsyu/when-seizures-arent-epilepsy-understanding-a-misdiagnosed-condition