Non-epileptic / functional seizures and consciousness during waking moments

Hey, I have FND in the form of seizures, tics, involuntary movements and pain.

I’m looking for your thoughts on how functional seizures may impact the descriptor in the test.

My seizures can result in loss of consciousness and almost always there is a loss of awareness.

I took the ESA test and wondered if functional seizures are covered by the descriptor

10. Consciousness during waking moments*
10a. At least once a week, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. (15 points)
10b. At least once a month, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. (6 points)
10c. None of the above apply. (0 points)

I note the key word: significantly disrupted awareness or concentration.

After any seizure you would want to rest, so I guess concentration would be impacted.

Okay,

Can I just clarify?

Does this include seizures where awareness or loss of control of the body?

Or is this simply referring to "consciousness"

Non epileptic / functional seizures don’t require hospital admission. However, they are managed by a neuropsychologist who can offer input if necessary if the DWP request it.

I would ask in this instance, would an account from a carer as to frequency and duration be of use if there are no hospital admissions because they are non epileptic / functional.