can stress cause seizures - #25844
I am really freaking out right now because I've been having these weird episodes lately. A few weeks ago, I was going through this super stressful time at work—like, deadlines were piling up and I was barely getting sleep—when suddenly, I had this shaking fit. My friends thought I was just having a panic attack, but it was more than that, I think. I even bit my tongue! I didn't go to the ER or anything, but then last weekend it happened again, and this time I was just watching TV. That got me thinking, can stress cause seizures? I've heard people say that stress can do all sorts of weird things to your body, but how often does it actually lead to seizures? I don’t have a history of seizure disorders or anything, and honestly, it’s kinda hard to believe stress could play such a big role. I’ve been trying deep breathing and yoga, but it’s not helping much with the worry, you know? I've got a doc appointment next week, but until then, I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. Like, can stress cause seizures? How do I know if it’s just stress or something serious? Thanks for any input!
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