FND AWARE

21/04/2026

A STRESSFUL LIFE CAN LEAD TO....

Visakhapatnam: City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi mentioned that due to the modern lifestyle and increasing mental stress, people face several health issues such as high blood pressure,...

21/04/2026

OVER HALF A MILLION USA CITIZENS

This 30-year analysis reveals massive changes to brain health in the U.S.

21/04/2026

JUST SAD AF

Izzy Fairclough, 20, told Newsweek: “I was certain there was something else wrong."

21/04/2026

DISCRIMINATION CLAIM

SAIDALI KHAKIMOV, a senior man­ager at Amova Asset Man­age­ment, was dis­missed in Janu­ary 2021 after almost two years’ absence with func­tional neur­o­lo­gical dis­order. He brought claims for dis­crim­in­a­tion arising from dis­ab­il­ity (sec­tion...

21/04/2026

NOT GOOD ENOUGH

A disabled woman was left waiting on a train platform for two hours, despite booking confirmation for assistance.

21/04/2026

🔥 THIS is something special 🔥
Meet Georgia Giovos 🇨🇦
Just 10 years old… and already doing what many only dream of.
Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) —
and instead of being defined by it…
she’s out here creating, illustrating, and bringing stories to life 🎨✨
Today, she’s the talent behind the visuals in Farmer Ned’s Day 👩‍🌾🐄
Let that sink in…
While navigating a condition that affects movement, energy, and daily life,
Georgia is still showing up with creativity, courage, and pure heart.
💥 This is what FND looks like too
💥 This is strength
💥 This is expression beyond words
Give her some love, support the journey, and share this far and wide —
because stories like this deserve to be seen.

💛 From New Zealand to Canada… we see you, Georgia.

Get the book here:

https://a.co/d/097uS6BS

Visit the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/GW7UkxJsQ8Y?si=ww0vhlsmle4nhK8t

Farmer Neds Day is a childrens book about a cute little farm.... There are animals that have an important role.... What happens when things get stressy and Farmer Ned isn't there? We hope that you enjoy this book, as a fun way to describe some symptoms of not only FND (Functional Neurological ...

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

FND PATIENTS ARE NOT TYPICALLY DRUG SEEKERS - IN FACT, WE REALISE THEY CAN SOMETIMES DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD.

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19/04/2026

Hi!

My name is Fran (Frances Natalie Dee).
I am the mascot for FND AWARE NZ, and also your AI helper on their website.

Feel free to visit me at www.fndaware.nz, and ask me anything about fnd.

I use approved resources for my information, and can help you navigate our website!

19/04/2026

Ever felt exhausted but not the same kind of exhausted?
In FND, your brain can shut you down.
In hypersomnia, your brain pulls you into sleep.
They look similar — but they’re different.
🌻 Understanding helps us respond better