Has anyone outrun a seizure

@tonyde
@dannoyes
@closetmonster93
@jakedduck1
Good Morning to All of You,
Well before being diagnosed with epilepsy (left temporal lobe epilepsy with mesial sclerosis), I had learned that when an aura started, I could interrupt it many times by stopping what I was doing. Example: when I was reading a book or just working on my computer, when an aura started, I would stop immediately those activities and get up and walk, and could many times interrupt it. Much later, after the diagnosis of my epilepsy, I learned to focus my attention on my left hand when an aura was starting. This activates my right temporal lobe (which is normal) to take control. By this, I could many times interrupt my aura or simple partial seizures. After interrupting my aura, I focus on the middle of my brain, between the two hemispheres, where no seizures can occur. All that was taught to me by Dr. Donna Andrews, from the Andrews-Reiter approach.
With the practice of yoga, I have been learning to identify my prodromes, which are early warning symptoms or sensations that occur before an actual seizure. When I have prodromes, I take it easy on myself, rest and practice the focus on the middle of my brain.
But when my seizures evolve from simple partial (auras) to complex partial, there is little that I can do. I can, in some circumstances, shout "seizure" or appear in my husband's home office with my blank stare (he already knows well this blank stare of mine) when he is around at home. After that, I cannot remember a thing anymore.
For those whose seizures start straight away with a generalized seizure, those experiences I share are not applicable. I understand this is your situation @jakedduck1, correct?
With the years in my epilepsy journey, I have observed that my auras have become shorter in time and sometimes are unperceived. I have thus focused more and more on identifying my prodromes.
For those interested, I can share some links regarding the Andrews-Reiter approach.
Take care!
Chris (@santosha)

Hi @jakedduck1
I've done some research and learned that patients with generalized seizures can indeed experience prodromes.
Perhaps you've had these warning signs but, since this concept is new to you, you haven't recognized them yet. I experienced the same situation—once I learned about prodromes, I began paying closer attention to my body's subtle signals. For me, they function as a kind of seizure sensitivity or pre-aura. This might be worth discussing with your doctor at your next appointment.
Here are some links on the Andrews-Reiter approach that you might find helpful:
https://www.andrewsreiter.com/
https://epilepsyconference.com/aboutar.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22056814/

@jakedduck1
I believe I have forgotten to add this link; it is an interview with Dr. Donna Andrews.

I was recently watching a TV show, one scene had flashing lights bouncing all across the screen. I had an aura of a seizure, went into another room, closed my eyes, cleared my mind and rested. I don't know if that avoided a seizure but your comments are encouraging. Thank you

Hi @jakedduck1
I've done some research and learned that patients with generalized seizures can indeed experience prodromes.
Perhaps you've had these warning signs but, since this concept is new to you, you haven't recognized them yet. I experienced the same situation—once I learned about prodromes, I began paying closer attention to my body's subtle signals. For me, they function as a kind of seizure sensitivity or pre-aura. This might be worth discussing with your doctor at your next appointment.
Here are some links on the Andrews-Reiter approach that you might find helpful:
https://www.andrewsreiter.com/
https://epilepsyconference.com/aboutar.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22056814/

This is great news, @tonyde! When you encounter flashing lights (a known trigger for certain types of epilepsy), do you typically experience only an aura, or does it progress to a complex partial seizure or even to tonic-clonic seizure? If the latter, you've likely prevented a more severe seizure by moving to another room, closing your eyes, and resting.
If you have a chance, I recommend watching one of the videos I shared with @jakedduck1 called "Stopping Seizures Before They Occur." It features someone with epilepsy who follows the Andrews-Reiter approach. Flashing lights are also one of his seizure triggers, and in the video, he explains his strategies for managing this trigger to prevent seizures.
Have a restful evening and night!
Chris (@santosha)

Hi @tonyde
Though I am on AED medication, I also try to manage my triggers and avoid them. I do not rely solely on the medication itself.
Flashing lights are a typical trigger in some types of epilepsy, and it seems that it is your case. I read that flashing lights are a trigger in some forms of Focal Epilepsy, particularly those originating in the occipital lobe. I'm curious to know what kind of epilepsy you have, if you feel comfortable sharing it with us.
Have a nice day!
Chris (@santosha)

This is great news, @tonyde! When you encounter flashing lights (a known trigger for certain types of epilepsy), do you typically experience only an aura, or does it progress to a complex partial seizure or even to tonic-clonic seizure? If the latter, you've likely prevented a more severe seizure by moving to another room, closing your eyes, and resting.
If you have a chance, I recommend watching one of the videos I shared with @jakedduck1 called "Stopping Seizures Before They Occur." It features someone with epilepsy who follows the Andrews-Reiter approach. Flashing lights are also one of his seizure triggers, and in the video, he explains his strategies for managing this trigger to prevent seizures.
Have a restful evening and night!
Chris (@santosha)