FND Warrior Functional Neurological Disorder

28/02/2026

FND Support & Awareness

I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in 2018 and I’m currently under a neurologist.

This past week I experienced paralysis during the night on three separate occasions.
Each episode lasted from about an hour to, at times, the whole night.
It was frightening and exhausting, but it reminded me why support and understanding are so important.

When I was first diagnosed, I had never heard of FND.
I felt confused, isolated, and very alone.
No one should have to feel that way.

FND does not define who we are.
Our symptoms are real, our experiences are valid, and our voices matter.

That’s why I want to start a support group — a safe space where people living with FND can:
• Talk openly
• Share experiences
• Feel believed and understood
• Support each other on difficult days

Because no one should face FND alone.

We are stronger together. 💙

14/02/2026

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition where the brain and body struggle to send and receive signals properly. This can cause real, often disabling symptoms such as seizures, paralysis, tremors, weakness, pain, speech problems, or sensory changes even though standard scans and tests may look “normal.”

FND is not fake, imagined, or “all in your head.” It is a problem with how the nervous system functions, not with its structure. Think of it like a software issue rather than hardware damage.

People with FND are not in control of their symptoms, and they are not choosing them. The symptoms are involuntary and can be just as severe as those caused by other neurological conditions.

FND can affect anyone and is often linked to a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. It is commonly misunderstood, which can make diagnosis and treatment more difficult.

The good news is that recovery is possible. Treatments may include:
• Education about the condition
• Physiotherapy focused on retraining movement
• Occupational therapy
• Psychological therapies to support the nervous system
• Symptom management strategies

With the right support and understanding, many people see significant improvement.

Raising awareness about FND helps reduce stigma and ensures people get the care and respect they deserve.

25/03/2024

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25/02/2024

I AM ABSOLUTELY FINE JUST SHOWING AWARENESS. 💕 NO SYMPATHY PLEASE. POSITIVE ZONE HERE.
AS I AM OK 😊

In 2019 this came into my life like a whirlwind and put me in hospital four times. I was diagnosed by a neurologist in 2019; not having a clue what Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) was. FND covers a wide range of debilitating problems. Simple version is imagine your brain is a computer but there is a problem with the software where it keeps malfunctioning, that my friend is FND. I have been hospitalised with three suspected strokes as my left side of my face has dropped, my mouth has dropped, I have lost my speech and left sided weakness. I have had and still get paralysis in my legs as well as stroke like symptoms and the weakness weekly. I take it on the chin like a champ I’m still here, I will not let it define me nor will I let it get me down. It has become part of life and something I deal with daily. Some days everything is all fine and dandy other days can be a nightmare. But it is part of my life and I will not let it stop me and take over. I’m sharing this as so many people have never heard of it.

03/02/2024

The joys on FND today we have dropped mouth and eye and slurred speech. But hey ho life goes on. The battle changes daily as they say on Forest Gump
Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what your gunna get!
Bit today is still a good day. This is my diary of FND I hope to help and support others.

28/01/2024

https://youtu.be/sRwy8z8Fmww?si=_Ak4RSO3LwGcyZlN

Functional Neurological Disorder is the second most commonly diagnosed condition in neurology, so why is it still poorly understood? Neuropsychology lecturer...

15/01/2024

I'm not ashamed or am I embarrassed. FND is not a disease of the brain it is caused by the brain malfunctioning. It has hospitalized me several times. Old photos. This page is to bring awareness. It comes in many forms causing many different kinds of debilitating tolls on your body. I was diagnosed in 2019 but in the last couple months is has got a lot worse. I am waiting to see a neurologist. The brain is the wiring the computer of our body. It chooses when to shut it down and chooses when to operate it. Choosing when to make it malfunction.

15/01/2024

I'm fighting a battle against FND.
I will make sure I win!