How Seizures Affect Brain Activity A seizure is a brief occurrence of symptoms caused by a burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Usually, a seizure lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. There are several types of seizures, not just one. Depending on which part and how much of the brain is affected by the electrical disturbance will determine the type of seizure that will occur. Experts divide seizures into five generalized seizures, these include: partial seizures, epileptic/non-epileptic seizures, status epilepticus, gelastic seizures and dacrystic seizures. Partial seizures occur when a strong increase in electrical activity affects only a specific area of ​​one hemisphere of the brain. This type of seizure is divided into two categories: simple partial epileptic seizures and complex epileptic seizures. In a simple partial seizure, the affected person will still be conscious and their awareness will be maintained. In complex partial seizures, however, people's consciousness is compromised and in some cases may even be lost. Even if partial seizures are mild, they can progress to become much more severe. More people suffer from partial seizures than any other type. Literally any type of sensory, movement, or emotional action can be altered, including intricate optical hallucinations. Typically, in a simple partial seizure, the episode of sudden spasms, sensory phenomena, and transient lethargy lasts only half a minute to a full minute. In a Partial Complex the episode can last up to two full minutes and no less than one. Even in a Partial Complex, the affected person may not be aware of the setting, amnesia and confusion may occur, and he or she may begin to wander. Although partial seizures affect several emotions... middle of paper... medications used to treat people with epilepsy. One of the studies I reviewed found that more than 10% of patients attending epilepsy clinics experience suicidal thoughts within the first two weeks. Mild to threatening behavior, loss of cognitive ability, amnesia, loss of control, feeling tired, depression, anxiety, and irrevocably suicidal thoughts are (but not limited to) the effects of epilepsy on the brain. I personally don't know anyone who suffers from epilepsy and I'm so grateful because after doing all this research I had a life-changing epiphany. There are so many people who don't deserve to suffer from epilepsy and there is never enough help for them. I will definitely see how I can help our brothers and sisters and be a true benefactor for everyone, because this is not the end goal??