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“Pseudo Seizures” AND Epilepsy – Yes, You CAN Have BOTH! 

September 12, 2025
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Some know it as non-epileptic seizures (NES), psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), or “pseudo seizures”.

And then there’s epilepsy.

Which is what?

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Epilepsy Verses “Pseudo Seizures”

September 11, 2025
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Epilepsy is not a dirty word. Neither is “pseudo-seizures.”

But they both coexist, side by side.

One of the most common complications is the misconception that people who suffer from “pseudo seizures” are hypochondriacs, hysterics, or “faking it.”

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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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