Hi, PFM - I have epilepsy and suffer from partial complex seizures (formerly called petite mal seizures). One of the things that indicate epilepsy is an aura. An aura is a strange feeling when a seizure is starting or in progress. If you have epilepsy, you may have auras or strange feelings as you are transitioning from being awake to falling asleep. An aura - a sort of magical feeling or sensation - feels like things are slowing down and is very peaceful. However, when the seizure starts, you are paralyzed and cannot speak though you may be slightly conscious and hear others talking or see them moving. If you are speaking when a seizure starts, you may mumble. (I used to do this.) I take a medication to help limit my seizures and also have to watch what I eat and drink. In particular, I have to be careful with sugary foods, particuarly alcohol products. As for pseudoseizures, I do not know anything about them. I wish you the best.