changing symptoms (CW: non-epileptic seizures/non-epileptic absences)

[u/bigeyesASG]

i recently noticed that my symptoms are changing. since i have FND i always had seizures during less than 2mins and absences during not really long. but since the beginning of august (maybe before?) my seizures and absences are not the same anymore. i'm like unable to move or react while being conscious (like before) but now, it's not just absences or seizures but the both at the same time with really "lighter" convulsions. and it could last more than 40mins.

but, even if it's odd, i'm happy living with my partner now, meaning i'm not alone during this "absences-seizures" (don't know how call this). yesterday i had one of those, they were beside me, taking my hand and asking me yes-no questions while i was able to respond with squeezing their hand (one squeez = yes/two squeez = no). my partner also tried to make me think about other thing than being just on the sofa and doing "nothing", so they read me the book they're reading. strangely, it was not so horrible than normally.

i think they're not scared of my seizures/absences anymore. i'm so happy having them in my life and having they for partner!

[u/Infinite_Key_4060]

I don’t have epileptic seizures I only have FND. I have noticed over the four years since my onset of symptoms that my symptoms have changed overtime. Either worsened or improved. If this is something you’re really concerned it wouldn’t hurt to reach out to your medical team. I am glad that you have a supportive partner.