It can be challenging to sort out the connections between bipolar disorder, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), and epilepsy. Overthinking symptoms and reactions to medications is common. A 2018 study found a relationship between bipolar and epilepsy - an abnormal gene expression causes brain signals for mania and Show Full Answer

It can be challenging to sort out the connections between bipolar disorder, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), and epilepsy. Overthinking symptoms and reactions to medications is common. A 2018 study found a relationship between bipolar and epilepsy - an abnormal gene expression causes brain signals for mania and seizures to overfire. This explains why they often occur together and can be treated with the same medications. To help manage overthinking, mindfulness meditation has proven effective for PNES by improving seizure frequency, intensity, and quality of life. Identifying and avoiding triggers can also help.

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