It’s time to say goodbye…
It’s time to say goodbye… When I started my blog 5 years ago, I had no idea how it would change my life and the lives of many of my fellow FND fighters. It was a challenge just to figure …
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Distraction- the key to automatic normal function
Distraction Recently I had the privilege of attending the 2022 Functional Neurological Society’s international conference. What an inspiration that was! It was so exciting to see hundreds of medical providers eager to learn more about FND.
What’s Stress Got To Do With It?
What’s Stress Got To Do With It? Have you ever been told that your FND is a result of stress? I remember when I was told that, and I wasn’t happy with that explanation at all! I AM NOT STRESSED, …
What to do when you’ve lost your way
What to do when you’ve lost your way We are living in challenging times. Is there anyone whose life hasn’t been turned upside down in the past year? There have been so many unique difficulties, nothing for which we could …
Resolutions
May the year 2021 bring us health, normalcy, and the end of the pandemic. May we never again take for granted being able to see and hug those we love. For me, and I suspect most of us who have …
Gratitude
Last month, I had a sobering anniversary. October 10 marked 20 years since my Functional Neurological Disorder symptoms began. It was a bit of a rough day as I reflected on the past twenty years. They haven’t been easy, that’s …
Keeping your Batteries Charged
Keeping your Batteries Charged Remember those days when you could do whatever you wanted without considering how much it would drain your energy? If you have Functional Neurological Disorder, chances are those days are long gone. Technology has provided some …
The Problem with Attention
The Problem with Attention Back when we were young and in school, we were often told to pay more attention. It’s easy to get distracted and most of the time more focus helps us learn. For those of us with …
Tools for Success
Tools for Success Subscribe Managing my symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorder is easier on some days than others. When life is going smoothly, I can even get a bit lazy about my self care without any noticeable effects.