RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures: tackling common challenges after the diagnosis JF Practical Neurology JO Pract Neurol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 332 OP 341 DO 10.1136/practneurol-2018-002177 VO 19 IS 4 A1 Markus Reuber YR 2019 UL http://pn.bmj.com/content/19/4/332.abstract AB Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures are one of the three major causes of transient loss of consciousness. As such, their treatment cannot be left to superspecialised experts. In this article I draw on personal experience to suggest ways to tackle some challenges that commonly arise after diagnosing dissociative seizures, focusing on three issues: “I want to know what is wrong with me,” “I hear what you are saying but it doesn’t apply to me” and “What if I have a seizure?” The suggestions detail both actions and words that may help at a crucial point in the patient’s journey. If handled well, the process can leave the patient better equipped to understand their seizures and to engage in further treatment; if handled badly, patients may be left more traumatised, angry and with additional disability.