The search for new and better drug treatments is, however, just one aspect of the therapeutic strategies to help epileptics. Cognitive therapies that focus on the physical and social limitations that seizure disorders can cause is also essential. As discussed previously, seizure disorders can lead to a number of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety and social inhibitions. The limits these disorders place on normal social and working habits can be a great cause of stress for sufferers of seizure disorders and can often require intensive psychotherapeutic treatment in conjunction with pharmacological treatments.

Conclusion

Seizure disorders are difficult to live with both in terms of the physical symptoms as well as their psychological and behavioral symptoms. These disorders not only affect the individuals who are suffering from them, but can deeply affect their families and loved ones as well. Because there are so many psychological and emotional symptoms associated with epilepsy (and its pharmacological treatments), it has come to be viewed as an all-encompassing disorder that effects the mind, body and soul. While...

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