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Seizures and psychedelic experience

Sat, 09/21/2019 - 11:20
I need help. I've been more of a public setting now that I have a job at a Marijuana Dispensary (of all places) Well I've been having SPS/auras and I get this crazy feeling I've never experienced before. It's like I realize that the wod is an illusion as it all starts, then as it progresses, I feel like the people around me know what's happening in my head, and that what I'm thinking is correct, and they're just waiting for me to react to it in some way. I start sweating really badly and try to keep cool, doing what I'm doing, not reacting, so nobody will notice, then within aa minute it all passes. When it's happening, it seems extremely real, like the only reality. Does anyone else experience this. It's like "The Truman Show" Can anyone help me to figure out if this is epilepsy or medication related? I was taking/adjusting Lamictal when it started really severely. Thank you.

Comments

It sounds like it could be a

Submitted by birdman on Sun, 2019-09-22 - 10:28
It sounds like it could be a seizure.  I'm curious if this only happens when you are at work at the dispensary?  Is there a chance that something you are breathing in could leave you more vulnerable to these events?

Hi Johnnyb_5b40c90bec472,

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-09-23 - 10:14
Hi Johnnyb_5b40c90bec472, Thanks so much for posting, we understand this must be very scary and confusing to experience.We cannot determine if these episodes you describe are seizures or related to your medication. It’s important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to describe these episodes, as well as any potential changes in seizure types, frequency, side effects, behaviors, or symptoms, to determine what treatment is best for you.For more information regarding Lamictal & medication side effects, visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lamotrigine Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways. Learn more about Focal Onset Aware (simple partial seizures), here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-happens-during-seizure https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures/focal-onset-aware-seizures-aka-simple-partial-seizuresMy Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for not only tracking seizures, recording your medical history, medications, side effects, moods, behaviors & triggers, which can be shared with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary also helps you remember what to do - you can have reminders of when to take your medicines, when to refill a prescription, or when you have medical appointments or tests. You can track changes over time, keep records of your medications, and create a Seizure Response Plan or Action Plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms  to share with your family, friends and healthcare team, which is a helpful tool for those who are close to you to understand what do if you have seizure. Additionally, you may want to review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alertdevice is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf It may helpful to connect with other people who live with epilepsy, to ask questions, share experiences, find &give support to each other, by contacting your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. Additionally our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline:1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, can assist in connecting you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline

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