Behavioural Therapy
Epilepsy is traditional treated with drugs and sometimes surgery. However, there is another form of therapy that is useful if applied to the appropriate patients: behaviour therapy. Behaviour modification is defined as any type of non-pharmacologic intervention aimed at the prevention or abortion of seizures (Engel et al., 1997). The ultimate goal of this is complete seizure control. Behavioural therapy can be used to arrest seizure activity after onset or to prevent seizures altogether.
Many patients who try behavioural therapy also apply non-specific arousal and concentration techniques. Successful behavioural therapy is only possible with well motivated patients because it requires an unusual amount of effort and compliance. When behavioural therapy is successful, a persons self esteem increases, as well as improved self-control. Behavioural therapy combined with pharmacotherapy is good, or a tripartite approach combining pharmacotherapy, surgery, and behaviour seizure arrest may be more appropriate. Before trying behavioural therapy, contact your practitioner.
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