FND AWARE

14/05/2026

SUITABLE HOUSING IS AN ISSUE

Chloe Higgins is fighting to have basic mobility necessities installed at her...

14/05/2026

FND FACT FRIDAY
FACT:
People with Functional Neurological Disorder can improve.

Recovery does not always mean symptoms completely disappear — but many people learn ways to reduce symptoms, regain function, and build a meaningful life again.

Improvement often comes from:

Understanding the diagnosis
Reducing fear around symptoms
Physiotherapy and movement retraining
Managing stress and energy levels
Sleep and routine
Psychological support where needed
Supportive healthcare and community connection

IMPORTANT:
Progress is rarely a straight line.
Many people experience:
Good days
Flare days
Setbacks during stress, illness, overload, or exhaustion

That does not mean failure.
The nervous system can learn, adapt, and rebuild pathways over time.

SMALL WINS STILL COUNT

Taking a shower independently
Walking a little further
Less symptom intensity
Better sleep
Managing an outing
Returning to hobbies
Laughing again
These are real victories.

COMMUNITY TIP

Trying to “push through” at 100% all the time can sometimes make symptoms worse.
Pacing, consistency, patience, and reducing self-blame often help more than punishment and pressure.

SOURCES

Neurosymptoms.org⁠�
FND Hope International⁠�
NHS FND Information⁠�
FND Aware NZ

“Progress may be slow… but slow is still movement.”

14/05/2026

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12/05/2026

SHOUT OUT TO ALL PARTNERS OF FND PATIENTS

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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hitesh Kakkad, Brian Evans, KH Aljasmi, Auguste Abami, Julie Byron- Sproule, Ian McClure, Jessica Kate Zimmer

12/05/2026

Damn... hearts going out

Megan was in Bristol when she lost the ability to speak, move, and lost her vision

12/05/2026

Abstract piece in comorbidities

This cohort study compared the prevalence of neurological comorbidities among people with functional neurological disorder versus those with epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.