Non-epileptic attacks in conversion disorder peak in which decade of life?

• A. 1st decade
• B. 2nd decade
• C. 3rd decade
• D. 4th decade

Answer: (C)

Non-epileptic attacks in conversion disorder most often begin in young adulthood. The pattern seen in clinical data shows the highest frequency of onset during the 20s, which is the third decade of life (roughly ages 20–29). This reflects how functional neurological symptoms frequently emerge during periods of psychosocial stress in early adulthood. While such symptoms can appear at other ages, the peak is in the 20s, making that the best answer. Remember these episodes mimic seizures but are not due to epilepsy.