Functional Seizures (FS) is a condition characterised by seizures which are not due to ictal epileptiform discharges in the brain that result in epilepsy, but which rather, are the result of psychological trauma or stressors. These seizures involve a paroxysmal disturbance in behaviour and cognitive functioning in relation to memory and consciousness [1]. It typically develops during adolescence or early adulthood; however, it can occur at any age, and is mostly associated with women [2]. Within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), FS is categorised as a type of Conversion Disorder [3].
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