Discussion about life, family and living with FND.
Discussion about life, family and living with FND.
Life is busy! Appointments and commitments fill our days. Keeping track of each family members’ appointments and commitments meant an overwhelm of information that I simply could not remember. Memory issues or functional cognition is a common symptom of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Days impacted by tiredness, sickness and pain often exasperates symptoms of functional…
I was listening to an interview with Lyn Christian, author of Soul Salt the other day. Lyn was very insightful with a lot of information, and I am looking forward to when the book arrives. But one comment stood out to me: “You’re just a beautiful big diamond with many facets.” This got me thinking…
After experiencing debilitating symptoms as a teenager, I learned strategies to manage my Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and improve daily functioning. Key strategies include accepting the diagnosis, understanding personal capabilities, planning priorities, and setting firm boundaries. These approaches helped me sustain a balanced life and are now part of my routine, even teaching them to my daughter.
Is self-care, selfish when you have FND? HELL NO!!! It is a requirement, actually is a requirement for everyone, but it is a non-negotiable if you have been diagnosed with FND. I know, I hear you…. The thought in the back or front of your mind saying that it is selfish to indulge in self-care….
Give yourself permission to be selfish and excercise self-care when you need it.