what are the symptoms of complex partial seizures?
Complex partial seizures involve an impairment of consciousness – that is, you will not be aware of what you are doing or your memory will be distorted. During the seizure, you may appear dazed and confused. Purposeless behaviour, such as random walking, mumbling, lip-smacking, blinking, swallowing, repeated movements, head turning, clinging to other people or pulling at clothing may be observed. Vague, unusual feelings, which are difficult to describe may be experienced. You may see life-like dream pictures or be aware of stronger feelings of anxiety or exhilaration. Familiar things may seem strange or vice versa. Time may appear to pass very quickly or very slowly. Surroundings may seem very large, very small, distorted, or bizarre. Well-known things may take on frightening forms and you may experience strange tastes or smells. You may wander off, be unable to remember anything and recover full awareness minutes, or even hours, later. Each affected individual feels something differen
