What does an absence seizure feel like?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a seizure, specifically an absence seizure? Probably not. But let’s face it, we’re all here together now and might as well explore this topic.

To begin with, absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that often goes unnoticed by those around the person having them. They typically last for just a few seconds or up to half a minute but can repeat several times throughout the day. Because of their short duration and lack of physical signs, they can easily go unnoticed or mistaken for daydreaming.

Here’s what you need to know:

Signs You’re Having an Absence Seizure

While there aren’t any physical signs that immediately give away someone having an absence seizure – unless you start levitating while singing “I Will Survive” – there are some symptoms one may display if they do experience them.

  • Unresponsiveness
  • Staring off into space
  • Lip smacking/chewing/swallowing movements
  • Fluttery eyelids/rolling eyes/moving eyeballs side-to-side
    And the grand finale—> Stopping mid-sentence-mid-thought-just-like-that (shouldn’t everything end on such great punctuation)!

Absence seizures occur when electrical activity in the brain remains abnormal for longer than usual which interrupts normal function causing those sparklers above your head from New Year’s Eve night never ending!

What Happens During An Absence Seizure?

While onlookers tend to mistake these pesky bad boys as nothing more than zoning out at first glance…up close and personal (or however you’d like to define THAT!), things don’t seem so majestic anymore. Essentially your body hits the “boss battle” mode button where uncontrolled neuronal firing blitzes meaning neurons continuously sending electric signals back-and-forth resulting in your eyes turning Spanish Inquisition interrogators lighting up a room sourcelessly.

“I had to cancel last Friday because I was poorly and—” ZAP! Suddenly, it’s Tuesday but where did that segue into polyrhythmic music come from? The point is…there wasn’t a break in “space/time continuum”. As you can see, these seizures interrupt the temporal hierarchy of the brain.

How an Absence Seizure May Feel on Your End

The big question everyone wants to know: What does it feel like when having one?

This varies for every individual depending on factors such as time of day and location; here are some examples:

  • Floating out of body sensation
  • Feeling energetically spaced-out
  • Confusion/unawareness
  • Sensing this weird humming noise inside your ears

It isn’t uncommon however for someone experiencing seizures also go through periods of depression or anxiety when not otherwise distracted. Those dealing with pre-existing mental health concerns may find themselves struggling more during bouts with epilepsy than those without hindrances.

Treatment Options Available

Treatment options vary based on underlying issues causing the seizure(s), severity-levels (how frequently they occur) symptoms displayed by patients [1]. While “brain rewiring” surgeries exist, anti-seizure medication types including Dilantin, Phenobarbital & Depakote have shown drastically reduced (if not whole eliminated) incidence rates!

Additionally specialized dietary modifications such as ‘ketogenic diets’ – lifestyles decreasing carbs consumed have now proven successful battling refractory seizure cases.” Helllooooo kale/meat-topped pizza crusters!

Though managing anywhere from 75-80% success rate among patient populations needing corrective care–it’s still important individuals speak with psychiatrists regarding physical risks/long-term projections before committing fully.

Bottom line? Epilepsy comes in many forms/severity levels – so if ever concerned about oneself or a loved one experiencing symptoms of potential seizures…, seek counsel from accredited medical professionals! BOOM. Final statement done in 5 words flat. Both a period and an exclamation point, beep-beep-boop!

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