behavioral problems with epilepsy?

Question

does anyone know anybody that has behavior problems that also has epilepsy or do you have any knowledge about the subject?

Answer 1

SHAKING

Violence compulsions

Foaming of the Mouth

Rolling Back of the Eyes

Stiffening of the Joints

Answer 2

Yes there are, I have Epilepsy myself. Because of that different meds were tried on me with no results. It was depressing just to wake up! Anxiety was a major issue. I was always afraid of having a seizure in a crowded room or place so I kept to myself
as often as I could. I was born with Epilepsy and I've had every kind of seizure there is to have. Petit Mal all the way up to Grand Mal. The Petit Mal caused me to just stare at a wall for a good
10-20 minutes then end up with a headache that wouldn't quit.
The Grand Mal caused me to pass out and then every part of
me would shake uncontrollably. I finally agreed to brain surgery
after almost losing an arm in a box crusher. Brain surgery isn't
always possible and it's taking a BIG risk. Picture a kid going to
school and having a seizure... that happened with me and after
that no one wanted anything to do with me because as they put it
"I was not normal" . You can't tell a kid that and expect him or her
to have a happy normal life. Any kind of behavioral problems are to be expected when it come to Epilepsy. Anger, depression, and
being made fun of at school or where they work will always happen. Out of the 40 good and caring people they'll meet there is always going to be tha one that teases them not realizing just how lucky they've got it.

Answer 3

I have anxiety and depression, but I never considered that it could be a direct result of my epilepsy/seizures. Although, I do worry about it and get bummed out over it sometimes.

I'd be interested to know when you find a concrete answer to this question. Perhaps there is a medical study of some sort that has been done before.

Answer 4

Epilepsy, like any seizure disorder, can be very troubling to some people with the end result being behavior problems. Some people do take anti-depressants or other mood altering medications. The anti-seizure medications themselves can make one have behavioral issues as well. I hope that this helps and please ask your neurologist!

Answer 5

I had some a few times. For example, when I was growing up, I was experiencing anger problems that coincided with bi-polar disorder.
Then, as my doc changed my meds one time, I was cussing everyone that I loved out. Calling them everything in the book. Telling them how much I hated them. Got to the hospital and broke out of two of the four points restraints.
I get really angry at people when I am having to many seizures and they start yelling at me, "Are you ok" over and over again. Then they say, "Have you taken your pills?" Over and over. Yelling at me. Not in a calm voice.
So yes, I have had behavioral problems. Anger problems. All kinds. If you want to be specific, I might be able to relate to you as well.