Panic attack versus seizure

what <strong>feels</strong> like a panic attack&nbsp;to me is the beginning of my partial complex seizures (temporal lobe). i believe this&nbsp;is a physiologic&nbsp;reaction to the beginning of the elecrical activity going awry in my brain or what doctors&nbsp;refer to as&nbsp;an "aura". i don't know what your neurologist has told you regarding&nbsp;your "panic attacks"&nbsp;but trust your own instincts. if a seizure follows, it's got to be some sort of aura.&nbsp;i have read many people with temoral lobe epilepsy suffer from this "gut feeling of dread". you are certainly not alone my friend! i am a first time blogger and would appreciate any feedback from others with retractive temporal lobe epilepsy!! &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

I agree with the previous comment.&nbsp; A seizure may begin with a feeling of panic.&nbsp; When I had complex partial seizures I would feel panic, escpecially if I didn't know where I was.&nbsp; The first PA that saw me said it was seizures or a panic attack.&nbsp; He gave me anti-anxiety meds and referred me to a neurologist.&nbsp; I didn't take the meds because I new I wasn't having a panic attack.&nbsp; An EEG confirmed I had seizures, so maybe one of the differences is that seizures activity can be confirmed.&nbsp; I've seen people have panic attacks and haven't seen one loose consciousness like you did.&nbsp; Have you talked to your neurologist?&nbsp; Good luck.