Functional with FND

Functional with FND My page is dedicated to supporting and educating people about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

Big shout out to my newest top fans! đź’Ž Emma Ogden, Ingrid ErvikDrop a comment to welcome them to our community,
04/23/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! đź’Ž Emma Ogden, Ingrid Ervik

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/21/2026

What do you wish you were told when you first was diagnosed with FND?

04/21/2026

Hey friends, I want to share this video. I’ve had the most stressful week — all the ups and downs you can imagine, including losing my job. My symptoms are flaring and it feels a lot like a few months ago. But I know I’m not sliding backwards. My body is overwhelmed and overstimulated, and it knows how to come back down.
I’m listening by slowing everything way down, checking in with my breath, noticing what feels too much, and giving myself quiet space. I’m taking the rest of the day to let my system calm and to support it in the ways it’s asking for.

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Helen Harding
04/19/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Helen Harding

Building Your FND Care Team — and Why It Matters Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can feel like navig...
04/14/2026

Building Your FND Care Team — and Why It Matters

Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can feel like navigating a maze — but the right care team turns confusion into connection. Each professional plays a unique role in helping you retrain, recover, and reclaim your life.

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🧠 Neurologist
Your diagnostic anchor. They confirm FND using positive signs, explain what’s happening in your nervous system, and coordinate referrals.
Look for: someone familiar with FND who communicates clearly and collaborates across disciplines.

đź’Ş Physiotherapist
Your movement guide. They help retrain brain-body pathways and rebuild strength through functional movement, not just exercise.
Look for: experience with FND-specific physiotherapy and encouragement of gradual progress.

🧩 Psychologist / Psychotherapist
Your emotional ally. They help manage stress, trauma, and anxiety that can amplify symptoms.
Look for: training in FND or psychosomatic conditions and a collaborative, compassionate approach.

🏠 Occupational Therapist
Your independence coach. They teach adaptive strategies for daily living, work, and self-care.
Look for: practical, goal-oriented strategies and coordination with other therapies.

🗣️ Speech & Language Therapist
Your communication partner. They support speech, swallowing, and cognitive function.
Look for: experience with FND-related speech or cognitive issues and gentle, paced therapy.

🤝 Social Worker
Your advocate. They connect you with resources, accommodations, and support networks.
Look for: empathy, advocacy, and understanding of chronic illness systems.

❤️ Primary Care Physician
Your continuity link. They oversee overall health and keep communication flowing between specialists.
Look for: openness to collaboration and understanding that FND is neurological, not psychological.

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Together, these professionals form your Functional with FND Care Team — collaborating for recovery and understanding.
When your providers communicate and share goals, you avoid the “runaround” and gain coordinated, compassionate care that supports your whole self.

đź“š References:
- FNDConnect. A Multidisciplinary Approach: Assembling Your FND Care Team (Nov 2025).
- FND Action. Treatment – Collaborative Care for FND (2025).
- Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry. Managing Functional Neurological Disorder: A Holistic Approach (2025

Embodiment — Practicing Life in AlignmentThis week, we’re exploring what it means to live from the version of you that e...
04/10/2026

Embodiment — Practicing Life in Alignment
This week, we’re exploring what it means to live from the version of you that exists today.
Not who you were before symptoms.
Not who you think you should be.
Just the you who is breathing, sensing, and doing the best they can right now.
The Embodiment Loop reminds us that healing isn’t linear — it’s rhythmic, cyclical, and compassionate.
Each step is a gentle invitation to listen, choose, and return.
🌿 Sense the Signals — Notice the whispers of your body.
💚 Honor Your Capacity — Respond with gentleness.
🌾 Align in the Moment — Make one small, honest choice.
🌅 Reflect + Realign — Come back to yourself.
Every breath, every pause, every boundary is a practice of embodiment.
You don’t have to get it perfect. You just have to keep coming home to yourself.
This week, let your body lead.
Let your nervous system guide you toward safety, attunement, compassion, and connection.
That’s where healing lives. 💫

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hannah Schiltz, Cheyenne Ryks, Macy Spigelmire, Onyxx Sta...
04/10/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hannah Schiltz, Cheyenne Ryks, Macy Spigelmire, Onyxx Starling, Elaine Trotter, Geornette Wisper James, Ann Blowes, Louise Degenhart, Doug Lawrence, Lacy Anthony, Benji Orr, Jen Meadows, Wendy Lahr, Tisha Colston, Georgina Mays, Amanda Watkins, Marliena Bryson, Sheree Earles Earlybird, Melissa Lander Goodman, AĂ°alheiĂ°ur VigfĂşsdĂłttir, Trista Michelle Judson, Meredith Fay, Amy Diaz, Mollie Earp, Sandra Temelkovski, Angel Griesbach Davidson, Malcolm Chalmers, Mary Ray, Chaz Guy, Amanda Thorburn, Marc Crain, Stephen Pitchford, Sandra Francis, Karen Kathleen, Helen Harding, Jayne McCarthy

Big shout out to my newest top fans! đź’Ž Ingrid ErvikDrop a comment to welcome them to our community,
04/08/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! đź’Ž Ingrid Ervik

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hannah Schiltz, Cheyenne Ryks, Macy Spigelmire, Onyxx Sta...
04/08/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Hannah Schiltz, Cheyenne Ryks, Macy Spigelmire, Onyxx Starling, Elaine Trotter, Geornette Wisper James, Ann Blowes, Louise Degenhart, Doug Lawrence, Lacy Anthony, Benji Orr, Jen Meadows, Wendy Lahr, Tisha Colston, Georgina Mays, Amanda Watkins, Marliena Bryson, Sheree Earles Earlybird, Melissa Lander Goodman, AĂ°alheiĂ°ur VigfĂşsdĂłttir, Trista Michelle Judson, Meredith Fay, Amy Diaz, Mollie Earp, Sandra Temelkovski, Angel Griesbach Davidson, Malcolm Chalmers, Mary Ray, Chaz Guy, Amanda Thorburn, Stephen Pitchford, Sandra Francis, Helen Harding, Jayne McCarthy

💬“Gray Matter & FND — What Does It Mean for Us?”We talk a lot about neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to change. ...
04/07/2026

💬“Gray Matter & FND — What Does It Mean for Us?”

We talk a lot about neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to change.
But did you know that new research shows differences in gray matter in people with FND — especially in areas that process stress, emotion, and body awareness?

These findings don’t mean damage. They show how the brain adapts to protect us when it’s overloaded. And because the brain is changeable, these patterns can shift with therapy, movement retraining, and supportive environments.

🧠 Let’s talk:
- How does it feel to know FND has visible, brain‑based changes?
- What helps your brain feel safe enough to rewire?
- Have you noticed moments when your body or emotions felt more “connected”?

> “FND is real, brain‑based, and changeable.”
> The brain isn’t broken—it’s learning safety again.

🧠 Gray Matter & FND — What New Research Reveals

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is not “all in your head”—it’s in your brain’s wiring.
Recent neuroimaging studies show subtle differences in gray matter volume in areas that process stress, emotion, and body awareness, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and insula.

One 2024 study found that larger anterior hippocampal gray matter volume predicted better mental‑health outcomes in people with FND over six months. This suggests that the brain’s structure—especially regions tied to emotional learning and stress regulation—may influence recovery pathways (Perez et al., 2024).

These findings reinforce what many in the FND community already know:
- FND is real and brain‑based.
- The brain is changeable through therapy, movement retraining, and supportive environments.
- Recovery is possible because the brain can rewire and heal.

FND Support Group continues to share research that validates lived experience and encourages hope through science and connection.

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🧩 References (APA 7 format)

Perez, D. L., Dworetzky, B. A., LaFrance, W. C., Jr., & Others. (2024). Anterior hippocampal gray matter volume predicts mental health outcomes in functional neurological disorder: A pilot longitudinal study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 95(3), 245–252. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp‑2023‑332145 (doi.org in Bing)

McSweeney, M., & Cope, S. R. (2023). Structural and functional brain changes in functional neurological disorder: A systematic review of neuroimaging findings. NeuroImage: Clinical, 38, 103402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103402 (doi.org in Bing)

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