The results are particularly meaningful for anyone who tends to regard PNES with fear or discomfort. The reason for such fear is understandable. Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures events may seem unpredictable and frequently are the sources of high anxiety, especially if the events are prolonged. Emergency medical services are often involved, perhaps more than for epileptic seizures, which are typically much briefer and may resolve without need for emergent medical intervention.