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Walk 235 – PNES Is Real: I Thought I Was Alone Until Now

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Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), also known as functional seizures, are a real neurological condition characterized by seizure-like episodes that are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain (as seen in epilepsy) but rather by the brain's response to emotional stress, anxiety, trauma, or physical illness. Despite medical tests like EEGs typically showing no abnormal electrical activity, the symptoms are genuine and can include whole-body shaking, muscle contractions, unresponsiveness, difficulty breathing, and extreme fatigue. PNES is recognized as a genuine medical condition within the broader diagnosis of functional neurological disorder (FND), and it is not fake, attention-seeking behavior, or something a person consciously chooses to do. Treatment focuses on addressing underlying conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression through cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, and other therapeutic approaches, with many patients experiencing improvement or remission with appropriate care.