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Did I Have a Seizure? Take This Short Self‑Check Quiz

Quick, free self‑check for seizure signs. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Gwyneth SabadoUpdated Aug 27, 2025
2-5mins
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This quiz helps you think through what happened and whether it could have been a seizure. Answer quick questions about timing, awareness, and recovery to spot common signs and consider safe next steps. If your symptoms seem different, see our am i having a stroke and brain injury quiz, or try the brain tumor quiz.

When an episode begins, what is the very first thing you notice?
A sudden blackout with no warning
Lightheadedness with vision dimming or tunneling
A rising wave in the stomach, deja vu, or an odd sensation
A surge of stress or a triggering situation
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How do bystanders describe your eyes during the event?
Forced open or staring widely without blinking
Closed tightly through most of the spell
Fixed blank stare for a brief period
Roll upward just as you slump from standing
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What is the typical duration of the main part of your episodes?
Seconds, then fast improvement once flat
About 1 to 3 minutes with deep confusion after
Under a minute with quick reorientation
Many minutes with waxing and waning intensity
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What do you or others notice about your mouth after events?
Sore bite marks on the sides of the tongue
Dry mouth with clamminess and nausea
Excess saliva or repetitive swallowing during the spell
Jaw clenching during stress without tongue injury
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Which situation most often precedes your episodes?
Standing in heat or after skipping meals
Sleep loss or flashing lights
A distinct internal warning like deja vu or odd taste
Stressful conversations, memories, or crowded settings
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What movement pattern has been seen during your events?
Stiffening followed by rhythmic full-body jerks
Brief limp collapse with little movement
Small chewing motions or hand fiddling
Asymmetric thrashing that fluctuates with attention
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What kinds of injuries, if any, do you notice afterward?
Unexplained bruises or abrasions
Rare injuries; you slump and recover quickly
Dropped items or a brief pause without a fall
Scratches from prolonged flailing without a hard impact
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How do you typically feel after an episode ends?
Exhausted, sore, and confused for a while
Back to normal quickly once lying flat
A brief haze with some memory missing
Emotionally drained but remember much of it
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Have you experienced loss of bladder control during events?
Yes, occasionally during or after
No, but I get clammy and nauseated
No, but I notice swallowing or lip movements
No, and the episodes vary a lot between times
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When do episodes occur relative to physical activity?
Often during rest or sleep rather than exertion
With standing or after pain, not during hard exercise
Briefly interrupt activity, then I can continue
Cluster around stressful performance situations
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What breathing changes have observers reported?
Loud, irregular breathing after the event
Shallow breaths and sighs before a brief collapse
A brief pause then a gulp during a short spell
Variable breathing with sobbing or hyperventilation
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How is your memory around the event?
There is a blank period I cannot recall
I remember the warning and coming to on the floor
I recall a strange aura but not the next moments
I stay partly aware of surroundings at times
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In what body position do episodes usually start?
They can occur from lying, sitting, or standing
Primarily when upright or standing
Any position, but preceded by a clear internal signal
Often when feeling overwhelmed or triggered
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How do your episodes respond to external prompts or distraction?
Not redirectable; movements continue regardless
Improve rapidly once I am flat and calm
A gentle touch or voice may briefly interrupt
Features change with reassurance or focus shifts
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What color changes, if any, are noticed during spells?
Blue or gray discoloration during the event
Pale and sweaty just before collapsing
No noticeable color change during a brief pause
Flushed or tearful during prolonged episodes
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What sounds, if any, have been reported?
A sudden cry or grunt at onset, then silence
Quiet, maybe a soft moan, then quick recovery
Soft lip smacking or murmuring
Variable vocalizations that change with attention
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When do your episodes tend to occur in relation to sleep and waking?
Often during sleep or soon after waking
After standing up quickly from bed
Brief spells while easing into the day with odd sensations
On stressful mornings or before daunting tasks
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How do witnesses describe your responsiveness during the event?
No response to name or painful stimulus
Responsive once laid flat, within seconds
Stares with small movements and limited awareness
Keeps eyes closed yet seems to avoid obstacles
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How do you feel later that day or the next day after events?
Muscle soreness and headache into the next day
Completely fine within minutes
Mild fog for an hour, then back to normal
Fatigue and emotional swings for hours
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Across episodes, how consistent are the features you or others notice?
Very similar pattern each time
Similar when triggered by standing or heat
Brief, stereotyped spells with specific warnings
Highly variable duration and movements
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I often feel tunnel vision and muffled hearing right before collapsing.
True
False
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My episodes tend to appear when emotions run high or in triggering situations.
True
False
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I have had brief moments of blank staring with small automatic movements like lip smacking.
True
False
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I have woken up sore and confused after an episode, with no memory of the event itself.
True
False
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My episodes improve quickly once I am lying flat.
True
False
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Fainting always lasts more than 10 minutes.
True
False
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You cannot injure yourself during a seizure.
True
False
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Eyes are always closed during epileptic seizures.
True
False
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EEG is the only way to confirm whether an event is a seizure or not.
True
False
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Seizures never occur during sleep.
True
False
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Profiles

  1. Clear Seizure Indicators -

    You've checked off multiple classic seizure symptoms like convulsions and sudden confusion, suggesting a high chance you experienced a seizure. Consider scheduling a seizure test online or taking a do i have epilepsy quiz with your healthcare provider for a professional assessment.

  2. Subtle Seizure Signals -

    You've noticed occasional signs such as brief muscle twitches or momentary disorientation. While these subtle signals aren't definitive, try retaking this do i have seizures quiz later and keep a detailed symptom diary to track patterns over time.

  3. Aura Aware -

    Your answers highlight sensory changes or déjà vu moments that often precede seizures. These auras can be important early warnings; talk to a neurologist and consider an epilepsy quiz for deeper insight into your experiences.

  4. Motor-Only Markers -

    Your results emphasize isolated muscle jerks or automatisms without loss of awareness. While these movements can occur outside full seizures, monitoring your episodes and booking a seizure test online can provide greater clarity.

  5. Low Seizure Likelihood -

    Your responses show few common seizure indicators, making it unlikely you've had a seizure. Stay vigilant - retake the quiz if new symptoms appear or discuss any concerns with a medical professional.

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