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  1. Functional Seizures (also known as PNES): Symptoms

    Apr 4, 2025 · Functional seizures, also called psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), look like seizures but aren’t caused by abnormal brain activity. Stress triggers them.

  2. Can Stress Cause Seizures? - Verywell Health

    Apr 23, 2025 · Stress can trigger seizures in people with or without epilepsy. Learn how it affects the brain, the difference between epilepsy and stress-related seizures, and management tips.

  3. Stress Seizures: A Common Trigger - Healthline

    May 25, 2021 · Stress is your body’s reaction to a demanding situation. In small doses, stress can be a positive thing. It can help you finish your project with a burst of energy, or to avoid a …

  4. Stress Induced Seizures: How It Happens, Treatment, and More

    Oct 28, 2022 · Read on to learn how stress can cause a seizure and how stress relates to seizure types. Also, this article details seizure diagnosis, stress and related conditions, and examines …

  5. Stress and Epilepsy | Mood & Behavior | Epilepsy Foundation

    When stress or worry is a trigger, there are a number of things you could do to lessen the chance of a seizure. First, look at how stress is affecting you and how you are coping. Is there a way …

  6. Epilepsy & Stress Induced Seizures | Ohio State Medical Center

    Even people without epilepsy can suffer stress- or anxiety-induced episodes that look similar to an epileptic seizure. A panic attack comes on suddenly and usually ends within 10 minutes.

  7. Understanding Non-Epileptic Seizures and Stress

    Aug 18, 2024 · Explore the link between stress and non-epileptic seizures, their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping strategies for better management.

  8. Stress-Induced Seizures: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

    Nov 2, 2022 · Stress can trigger seizures in some people who already experience epilepsy. Research from a 2021 study suggests a link between long-term elevated stress and more …

  9. Stress Can Cause Seizures: The Biological Connection

    Aug 17, 2025 · Stressful situations can sometimes precede seizure-like events, leading many to wonder about the link between stress and seizure activity. This article explores the biological …

  10. Can Stress Cause Seizures? Understanding the Connection

    May 17, 2025 · For many people with an epilepsy diagnosis, stress is a well-known seizure trigger. In fact, it’s one of the most commonly reported triggers. Studies from around the world …