during an "absence seizure" you will be performing a normal task, then drop out of consciousness, then come back in a couple seconds later. this is often accompanied by a loss of muscle control, which means you regain consciousness in a new position. it is always confusing and often painful.

a "grand mal" seizure you will lose consciousness and all motor control. your muscles begin contracting and expanding rapidly, without intent and sometimes you lose control of your urethra and bowels . you however are aware of none this as you are unconscious. when you awake you are confused, disoriented, dizzy, muscles are sore, and often you are injured. I have dislocated my shoulder more times than I can count, bit through my tongue, tore off flesh on my back from rubbing on furniture upholstery, and nearly died from having a seizure while in the shower- if my roomate had not found me, I would be dead.