title: A case of pseudoseizures.
abstract: Pseudoseizures, historically described as hysterical seizures, closely resemble epileptic attacks. However, they lack the abnormal paroxysmal electrical discharges from the brain seen in epilepsy. Pseudoseizures may represent a dissociative coping mechanism in which anxiety is reduced by the appearance of the pseudoseizure. Psychotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for pseudoseizures.
authors.affiliation: jdhaines@jdhainesmd.com
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Haines
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged