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Anxiety Attacks

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Johannesburg, ZA

When i started working recently, i would get the odd anxiety attack and not sure what sparked it off other than stress from work and flashing lights while driving past an accident.

Do anxiety attacks lead to epilepsy attacks???

April 3, 2018
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Yes. My anxiety and depression triggered my seizure a lot. Although my anxiety and depression also turned into a non epileptic seizure which is a side effect of my past and medicine side effects.

April 3, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It depends on the person. I personally have panic attacks due to my seizures. Before being diagnosed I had no issues. After having a seizure in public I had alot of issues with anxiety. Still do just can't get meds due to no health insurance. I'm unemployed but don't qualify for government help.

April 5, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes. flashing lights causes seizures for me. idk the stress part but i think stress can cause it too.

April 3, 2018

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