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Automatisms

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Newport Gwent

I guess this is aimed at those with simple/complex partials.I also have absences ,which are the usual staring episodes .My automatisms include # 1tapping the wall/turning my head to left #2replying to a text when I know I can't communicate in writing #3answering the phone when it rings even though I know I can't communicate verbally #4 trying to answer the door when the bell rings ,These are things you do automatically when you're feeling well &due to your impaired awareness you still do these… read more

June 9, 2021
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It is true if they know you they will just wait until you call back or they will call again to let you know you had a seizure.

June 18, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for all of your replies.Im glad I'm not the only one. I was stressed out,flying on holiday years ago .Spaced out with partials -as we were coming into land I found myself turning to the window &tapping on it 😦.I was a speech &language therapist for 24years so I understand the communication issues I think that's why I get frustrated.I worked with stroke patients for many years &,naturally ,they have similar problems Since this has happened to me I have a new found respect for them &their families ,their aphasia can be permanent,at least I know mine will be temporary x

June 10, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Oh yeah.... sometimes go to speak but can't.... it's like a "red light" and then finally I get a "green light" to speak!..beep beep!

June 9, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I tend to like autowrite in the Air.. or I'll be texting what and who IDK. But it's all giberishe.lol

June 16, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for your answers.Very interesting Glad to know I'm not the only one

June 12, 2021

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