Psychogenetic nonepileptic seizures - hypochondriasis - migraines - syncopal episodes - ischemic - panic attacks
Psychogenetic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), commonly known as nonepileptic attacks are involuntary behaviors, movement or sensation that are similar to epileptic seizures (Schachte, and Andres, 2010). However, unlike epileptic seizures, PNES do not exhibit the normal electrical discharge that is largely associated with epilepsy. The origins of nonepileptic seizures are psychological rather than neurological. Usually, patients with PNES are misdiagnosed with epilepsy hence given the wrong treatment. According to Roger (2009), nearly One fifth of seizure patients who present themselves in various epileptic clinics have psychogenetic nonepileptic seizures.
There are two main classifications of psychogenetic nonepileptic seizures namely psychogenic and physiological seizures (Elaine, 2006). Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are psychological distresses that are physical in nature. They are grouped under psychological illnesses such as somatization disorder, conversion disorders, hypochondriasis and psychoses anxiety disorders. Usually symptoms associated with psychological nonepileptic are neurological in expression but psychiatric in origin.
Physiologic nonepileptic seizures are known to be caused by a number of issues such as complicated migraines, syncopal episodes, ischemic and panic attacks. Others include movement disorders vestibular symptoms, Dysautonomia, and effects of toxins or drugs (Hallett, and Cloninger, 2006).
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[...] PNES events during group therapy activities Nonepileptic seizures were not allowed to interfere with the normal activities of the group. In case a member was attacked by the seizures, normal sessions were allowed to continue as the co-leaders assisted the patient relax and acquire self-hypnosis (Holsman, 2009). Such event provided a good forum of discussing precipitating psychological issue related to PNES patients. Later the group members used the gained insight in applying to their own life events and those of others. [...]
[...] Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are psychological distresses that are physical in nature. They are grouped under psychological illnesses such as somatization disorder, conversion disorders, hypochondriasis and psychoses anxiety disorders. Usually symptoms associated with psychological nonepileptic are neurological in expression but psychiatric in origin. Physiologic nonepileptic seizures are known to be caused by a number of issues such as complicated migraines, syncopal episodes, ischemic and panic attacks. Others include movement disorders vestibular symptoms, Dysautonomia, and effects of toxins or drugs (Hallett, and Cloninger, 2006). [...]
[...] Benefits associated with group therapy approach IV. Group members V. Issues to be addressed and evidence based therapy VI. PNES events during group therapy activities VII. Treatment VIII. Treatment fees IX. Rules followed during Group Therapy. X. Behavioral Health Prevention plan Introduction Psychogenetic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), commonly known as nonepileptic attacks are involuntary behaviors, movement or sensation that are similar to epileptic seizures (Schachte, and Andres, 2010). However, unlike epileptic seizures, PNES do not exhibit the normal electrical discharge that is largely associated with epilepsy. [...]
[...] Other conditions that must be fulfilled by group members include showing the history of compliance to other therapeutic measures, ability to meet financial needs of the group and willingness to attend all group meetings. Issues to be addressed and evidence based therapy The psychodynamic approach was used in the group intervention. Members were required to conceptualize seizure episodes as an expression of their emotional distress. Generally, the overall goal of the groups were to develop conscious and building the emotional distress of members. In this case, appropriate coping strategies were emphasized where members were encouraged to practice passive avoidance behavior as well as assert their aggressive feelings in the wake of seizures. [...]
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