Epilepsy vs FND: What’s the Difference?

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If your teen is having seizure‑like episodes, it can be terrifying and confusing. Many parents of a child with FND are left wondering: Is this epilepsy? Is it PNES? Or could this be pediatric FND? Unfortunately, these conditions can look very similar from the outside — even to experienced providers — which is why so many families feel stuck without clear answers.

In this video, Dr. Jin Lee, Pediatric Health Psychologist and founder of Teen FND Academy, explains the key differences between epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and PNES (psychogenic non‑epileptic seizures). You’ll learn what’s happening in the brain and body, why the diagnosis matters so much, and how to advocate for the right kind of care for your teen.

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🧠 You’ll Learn:

✔ The difference between epilepsy and pediatric FND
✔ What PNES really means and why it’s considered a type of FND
✔ Why seizure‑like episodes can look identical but have very different causes
✔ How EEG testing fits into diagnosis (and its limits)
✔ The fire alarm analogy for understanding Teen FND episodes
✔ Common patterns seen in FND vs epileptic seizures
✔ Why the right diagnosis changes the entire treatment plan
✔ Whether a teen can have both epilepsy and FND\

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00:00 Epilepsy vs FND vs PNES — why families feel confused
01:51 What epilepsy actually is
02:39 What pediatric FND really is (and isn’t)
03:20 The fire alarm analogy for seizure‑like episodes
04:25 Subtle signs that point toward FND instead of epilepsy
06:13 Why FND is so often missed or misunderstood
06:50 What questions to ask your medical team
08:15 Why the right diagnosis matters for recovery
08:49 Can a teen have both epilepsy and FND?
09:48 What role stress or trauma may play

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The information provided by Dr. Jin Lee and Teen FND Academy is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns you may have about a medical condition.