#postictal state

[er-cryptid]

Postictal State

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[kylejsugarman]

baby witnesses jesse having a breakthrough seizure and it fucking Terrifies her. she's doing her homework at the kitchen table when there's suddenly a horrible loud thump in the den and when she peeks in, she sees him convulsing on the floor. his eyes are painfully wide and open but unseeing—just like her mom's were when baby pushed open the bathroom door and found her body on the tiles. she does exactly what she did that day: she goes to the phone, dials the vet office's phone number (it used to be written down and taped next to the phone but baby has it memorized by now), and tells demi. this time, demi doesn't sound as scared and reassures baby that it's okay, she's leaving work right now but j will be okay. baby doesn't believe her and stays in the kitchen even after the sound of his limbs hitting the floor stops, too scared to go back in there and see his body. she feels awful and ashamed for not going to try to help j, but she's so terrified that she can't move. she's so afraid that she'll walk in there and he'll be dead. finally, demi comes home and stops to give baby a hug and a "it's okay, honey, u did so good" before hurrying into the den. baby hears demi's voice, then j's voice (alive), and is briefly overwhelmed by incredible relief before being crushed by shame. she stood here and did nothing all because she was scared. demi steps back into the kitchen and gently invites baby into the den, taking hold of her hand as baby looks up at her with the same dazed, distraught expression that she'd worn during the weeks after her mom's death. once baby sees him though—sitting on the floor and looking a little dazed himself, but ostensibly Alive—she immediately crumples and runs over to hug his neck, sobbing. "im sorry, j, im sorry for leaving u alone. i wanted to come help but i got scared and im sorry." he wraps his own arms around her shaky little body, holding on tight like they'll both fall apart without it. "dont be sorry, baby. u didnt leave me alone, u were right here. u got help. do u know how brave that is??" baby doesn't feel brave right now, crying into his hair and afraid to let go because letting go always equals death, and she doesn't believe him. she won't ever believe him, honestly. but hearing his voice and feeling his warmth and smelling his familiar scent of fresh-cut pine is all she needs in the moment. she needs to know that it won't happen again, not now that she has something special.

[imagine-creative]

Meet Lottie my OC 😊 here’s some background on her!

She a southern belle who’s very protective of her boys.

She’s very sweet and out spoken but a little hotheaded. She suffers from epilepsy (just like me🤗) and moon and sun help her through postictal states and headaches.

Moon has a soft spot for her. And sun a absolutely adores her but worries for her safety due her temper and stress.

Moon keeps her grounded and calm.

Sunny makes her laugh and is just as protective of her as she is of him.

Monty loves to bully and pick on Lottie to get a rise out of her to bring out her accent. Moon and sun try to keep them separated as funny as it is to see, it’s overall bad for Lottie’s health.

I hope you love and enjoy Lottie 🥰 she’s my first OC and very close to my heart 💜

[oppaihun]

Zephyr who experiences occasional seizures, and the pack who always knows how to handle the care, but not the bat shit insane things he says in the postictal state.

Aether: alright big guy, it’s all over. You okay? Want anything?

Zephyr: the moons haunted.

Aether:…. Okay. Thanks for… telling me.

[ribbitflings]

Hey, I know we don't know each other, but you seem to know a lot about the topic of seizures.

If it's not a bother, could I ask you a few questions about them?

Specifically about focal seizures/partial seizures.

What is a focal seizure like for you?

I've been having these episodes for as long as I can remember that I labeled dissociation for a long time, but recently have come to find out resemble focal seizures. A few triggers are bright flashing light, and being stressed out and tired at the same time. My vision gets blurry, a wave washes over my brain (dunno how else to describe it), I feel either so spaced out I don't have feelings, or I feel extremely fearful with a feeling a deja vu, I blink a lot and lick my lips, and sometimes my hand moves on its own in repeated motions. Usually lasts about two minutes, and leaves me feeling quite haggard for hours afterwards, I usually sleep after them if possible.

I'm going to try and get into a neuro soon but it's been driving me NUTS thinking about it. Does this sound like it could be a focal seizure to you? I haven't been able to talk to anyone with epilepsy about it, and I think doing so could be enlightening, like they'd know what questions to ask to tell the difference having been through a seizure themselves.

Thank you for your time, even if you don't reply. Have a nice day.

this sounds a lot like textbook TLE focals or a generalized absence, yes. depending on your doctor, you might be labelled as "easy" or it might seem suspicious because it's "too textbook."

i just came back from a follow up that went downhill because i happen to have mood changes associated with my biggest seizures, that also clear up after the events, so i turned down antidepressants since im not currently depressed and its a self solving issue, and i have an aura, postictal state, seizures during sleep, stereotypical posturing, bro has seen literal videos of the typical events, and the moment i mentioned any kind of mood change with bigger events, he immediately slapped the mental health label on it, is ready to stop my meds, and did not set up a follow up. he was positive the appointment before that i have TLE and where it was probably coming from and now he wants to slap the mental health label and not bother. i also happen to have life stressors, as does everyone else, mine may be more so since i have insane parents and in-laws, but yeah just be really careful of that. epilepsy is a very common neurological disorder, second to headaches, but when someone isnt willing to put in the work (this guy barely asks questions and did not know that one of my recent seizures was my fault for taking meds too late and happened during my sleep), they jump to statistically unlikely conclusions that are overtly sexist and can become extremely dangerous for the patient (such as pulling a patient off of necessary meds)

[palmviolet]

the post you reblogged about fics with a bibliography being the best is soooo real. are the things you include in the end of your fics often found during research or is it stuff that inspires the initial idea? how do you come by your inspiration?

i am fascinated by the process of writing such great fic!!

thank you!! in general the research comes during the process of the fic, not as inspiration in itself, in the case of things like location detail and period accuracy. i will clarify that things like medical conditions are often the exception — with my recent peaky blinders fic, vagues, for example, i started it because i was interested in capturing the postictal state and so i researched that and the fic grew from there.

i have to say though the reason i'm drawn to writing period pieces (they far outbalance fics/media set in the modern day on my ao3 account lmao) is partly the level of research it requires. i just love finding niche details to make the world feel lived-in, things that the average reader might not necessarily be aware of so they can learn something too. at this point if i publish a fic without a bibliography it feels like it's lacking lol

also as the pretentious holder of a master's degree in literature i do love some intertextuality. adding in cultural references can really introduce a new dimension to a work, and i want my readers to pick up on them! hence the copious endnotes.

so glad you like my fic, and thank you for an interesting question!

[fighting-illness-with-emi]

Stuck in Postictal State

Good Evening, fellow Tumblr users and air breathers;

This just in; nocturnal seizures are where its at!

Everyone just *loves* a good nocturnal tonic clonic, with the lovely wake up of brain fog and head pain on a whole other level of wicked and evil torture.

Well, if you're a misfiring neuron, maybe. Not me, never me.

Today, I got the *joyous* luxury of being in postictal state for most of my day - meaning a plethora of brain fog, body pain, and a just-oh-so-lovely headache.

Uniquely to my own case of Epilepsy, I have constant, recurring seizures that, well - yes, you've already guessed it - slow down my postictal recovery time. Oh, yay me! I just *adore* Burberry and 3-day-long recovery time!

Anyhow, I'd best be back to resting, rather not turn 3 days into 5!

XOXO,

Emi Girl <3

[buntress]

very, very light trauma dump ahead (mostly just going over why im quiet lately). Tw for Mental Health Issues™️ ahead

sorry for being absent and not fulfilling reqs lately, I had a horrific mental breakdown 2 days ago that quite literally made me have to put off getting my partner to the hospital so I didn't get put on suicide watch myself.

(It was not an urgent emergency for him to get there dw, he had a seizure ((common)) and was just in a very long postictal state so we wanted to get him checked)

So I've been recovering from that. Life happens, shit happens, I will be ok. I just needed some time 💖

[a-pyromaniacal-writer]

Separation

Date of Admission: 

January 5th, 2024

Reason for Admission:

Suspected postictal psychosis 

Details of Admission:

At approximately 6 pm on January 5th, 2024, Flynn Bach entered St. Mary's In-Patient Psychiatric Care Facility. The patient's primary complaint involved an ongoing psychotic attack, presenting with severe audiovisual hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Flynn appeared visually well-kempt and emotionally regulated; however, the patient's testimony indicated significant deviations from expected reality, including distorted human figures, unknown voices, shadows that move independently, disturbing nonsensical dreams, and intense feelings of being watched at all times, even when alone.  

Upon further evaluation by the attending physician, Dr. Mayfew, Mr. Bach was noted to have irregular brain activity. Dr. Mayfew asked Mr. Bach if he could recall when the hallucinations began, and he recounted a story of a strange blue stone that he had on his person. The rock was akin to that of a large smooth marble that appeared to be made of glass. Dr. Mayfew inquired if the glowing often preceded the hallucinations, to which Mr. Bach explained that its glowing was constant but intensified and vibrated before major hallucinatory events.  

Following further extensive questioning, the patient was admitted under suspicion of postictal psychosis stemming from previously undiagnosed epilepsy. Staff would attempt to remove the patient's stone as part of the safety protocol for admission; however, the patient became resistant and hostile. The altercation would become violent when one of the nurses touched the stone; at this point, Mr. Bach knocked them onto their back and began mumbling something under their breath repeatedly.

The patient was administered a sedative, and the stone was removed. The object was then sent for testing to determine if it was potentially toxic. Mr. Bach's primary care psychiatrist, Dr. Atreus, was contacted and notified of the patient's state. He requested to be brought onto the case, which hospital administration has yet to determine.  

Upon waking up, Mr. Bach was in significantly better spirits and apologized for the altercation. The patient is currently stable and continuing to be monitored.

[flagsandtags]

Hi hi!!! Do you think you could make a seizure holder flag? Like an alter that's triggered to front by seizures, fronts mostly during postictal states, or just generally associates themselves with the body's seizure disorder? If no that's perfectly fine!

Hello !! Sorry for taking so long to get to this, could you possibly send us a symbol and tell us a color(s) to use for it? We don't have a seizure disorder and want to make sure we represent it correctly :3 thank you !! -saturn

[er-cryptid]

Postictal State

-- occurs after a seizure has stopped

-- muscles relax to become flaccid

-- breathing becomes labored -> fast -> deep

-- acids have built up in the bloodstream

-- acids clear away in a few minutes

-- patient will be able to breathe normally in a few minutes

-- the longer the seizure lasts, the longer it will take for breathing to return to normal

-- longer seizures result in longer postictal states

-- a normal level of consciousness signals the end of the postictal state

-- may be characterized by hemiparesis -> one-sided weakness -> resembles a stroke -> soon resolves

-- common characteristics -> lethargy -> confusion -> possible combativeness

-- do not leave a patient alone until they have a normal level of consciousness and are awake, alert, and oriented

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[kylejsugarman]

postictal states (the period following a tonic-clonic seizure) vary in length and intensity, like ive had some seizures where i just need a few minutes of rest when i come back and some where i legit need to sleep for several hours afterwards. but i imagine that regardless of how intense the state is, walt wants jesse back to work as soon as possible and will make some comment about laziness and responsibility and probably even play the "i have cancer and u dont see ME taking the day off—" card if jesse's like "fuck off, i cant keep cooking rn". meanwhile, mike doesnt set any kind of deadline. they'll usually keep driving or doing what they need, but mike doesnt ask anything of him or bother him outside of making him drink some water and telling him to take his meds. jesse has all the time he needs to close his eyes and conk tf out for a little while, knowing that mike won't be pissed off and its safe to do it here

[brightlotusmoon]

I wish I could stop shivering for no reason*. I should smoke my medical weed about it.

Or perhaps there is ghosts in my blood.

*it's probably the postictal state compounded by the spasticity triggering fibromyalgia and futzing up the homeostasis and adrenals yada yada yada, yes reading medical texts and neuropsychology journals for fun is fulfilling and enriching in my enclosure.

[sjweminem]

i'm constantly rearranging things on my walls and putting shit up/taking it down and i can't ever ever do it without thinking abt earlier this year when i had my MOST severe hypoxic grand mal seizure (the one of a select few which caused my temporal lobe damage) that the EMTs had to transport me directly out of my bedroom, so naturally they. got a good look at my interior design..and riding in the ambulance w my mom in the worst imaginable postictal state unable to answer basic questions like my name and kept asking for my mom bc i didn't recognize her.

anyways one of the guys (who had actually taken me to the ER recently before) was trying to calm me down and could tell i was the kind of person who preferred to take & give Shit so randomly and judgingly said "so you're a big loki fan huh" and despite my near comatose state i was immediately like "OH GO FUCK YOURSELF I'M OLDER THAN YOU" fghjdashj so now lots of my decorating decisions take into consideration the fact that i WILL likely get removed from my bedroom via EMS again at some point.

luckily i think i regained my cred when my pant leg rolled up and he was like "I LIKE YOUR MASTER SHAKE TATTOO" and i pissed myself laughing but needless to say once i got home i took my huge president loki poster down..lots more visible eminem rep now.

[ribbitflings]

love when the head neurologists say that your case is "interesting," they bring in every single resident they have to watch and review the case because you just showed up at the hospital ten hours after you had status that somehow terminated itself and that i was "lucky to come out of" and was noted to be "aware" of everything around while you were in a hell of a postictal state and not retaining shit

[transsexualbear]

I was skimming fandom tags for reasons and came across an epilepsy headcanon... that included the character sometimes getting up and going back to work after seizures.

absence seizures, yeah, maybe. we've had tons of those, and they do impede us, but not nearly as badly as tonic-clonic seizures do. we can work after absence seizures. but not after a tonic-clonic seizure.

the first time we had a tonic-clonic seizure, we were at work. we suddenly got an overwhelming sense of doom that made us think we were about to have a panic attack, and the next thing we knew, we were on the floor post seizure.

it took us days to recover. our ps has told us how wrecked we looked afterwards. and every subsequent seizure has done the same - drained us, wrecked us, exacerbated the pain and brain fog. and yes, it's complicated by chronic pain and other physical disabilities, but seizures are exhausting.

the thought of someone getting back up and going right back to work after a nice little break just isn't realistic. I don't think people who have never witnessed or experienced a seizure quite understand just how debilitating they can be. it's so hard to describe just how much they take out of you.

and I absolutely get that folks have different experiences with disorders. I really do (within this arena especially as one of my housemates also has tonic-clonic seizures; she's not dxed with epilepsy, but I am). that being said... I just think it's important to think about not only the initial seizure, but also postictal state and recovery. don't expect folks to bounce right back and be fine.

tl;dr my brain meat has too much electricity and I wish people knew more about epilepsy.