Epilepsy is much more widespread than we think and affects between 40 and 50 million people around the world approximately one in 200. We all probably have a loved one with epilepsy, although we might not even know that they suffer from the disorder. However, misinformation and myths prevail, even in medical professionals – even neurologists with the highest expertise do not necessarily understand epilepsy! Epilepsy is a condition that can strike anyone at any moment however it isn’t an disease. It can affect the brain, but it’s not a psychiatric or mental disorder. It is sometimes passed down over generations however, it isn’t infectious. It’s not always cureable, however…

I’m writing this tale concerning Non Epileptic Seizures (NES) by way of my own experiences. Because there is a lot of mystery in this field, I decided to tell you about what transpired in my personal life. I was plagued by grand mal seizures for 15 years (age 17-32). They came up out of the blue and disappeared 15 years afterward. I was able to have multiple EEG tests done in St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. There were no seizures however the testing showed that my brain’s activity was normal or in the normal range. It was not clear that I was epileptic however, I was having massive seizures. The…