By mental disorder, I mean disorders like OCD or schizophrenia.
2006-10-30 12:29:03 · 12 answers · asked by Nemo L 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
All mental disorders are classified in the DSM-IV-TR: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision. Epilepsy is NOT in there. This book is the standard for mental health professionals.
2006-10-30 13:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by couchtalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy is a general term used for a group of disorders that cause disturbances in electrical signaling in the brain. Like an office building or a computer, the brain is a highly complex electrical system, powered by roughly 80 pulses of energy per second. These pulses move back and forth between nerve cells to produce thoughts, feelings, and memories.
2006-10-30 12:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by just lQQkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy is not a mental disorder. It is a physiological disorder with effects on brain function, resulting in seizures.
2016-03-28 02:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It's a brain disorder but not mental.
2006-10-30 12:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by IMHO 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it is a neurological disorder. A physical malfunctioning in the brain.
2006-10-30 12:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by nobodies36 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it's a brain disorder.
2006-10-30 13:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No
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2006-11-03 06:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Spirita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is neurological. meaning that it is more like a brain injury than OCD
2006-10-30 18:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by chill'n 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pros tell me it isn't a mental ilness. but i feel people treat me like it is. I find myself apoligizing for my condition
2006-10-30 14:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by robert s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, epiliepsy is a disability
2006-10-30 16:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by theyrmessengersus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋