The contribution of life events to pseudoseizure occurrence in adults

Life events associated with pseudoseizures were studied in 58 adults. Recen t precipitants were diverse and triggered affect that was usually related t o current life problems or remote trauma. Four patterns of remote and recen t events were found, two related to trauma and two to inadequate emotional expression. When evaluating pseudoseizure precipitants, clinicians should c onsider the meaning of recent events in light of remote trauma, current lif e context, and dysfunctional familial patterns of handling affect.