jbmomg - there are a few things that contribute to me having a partial complex seizure. among them are lack of sleep (i recently took a night job and had two seizures where i stare into space and am not there reaction wise though i might be conscious), too much sugar in my diet (includes pasta, fresh fruit and juices), light shining directly into my eyes (especially if i have not slept well), job stresss and social interactions that, for some reason, scare me (which is common in social anxiety). in social interactions, the seizures can happen when someone says something upsetting, stands too close to me or any of the above-mentioned other triggers happen simultaneously. alcohol is also a trigger, especially if drunk on an empty stomach. by far, though, it is important for me to have enough sleep each night. that is my greatest weapon against seizures.