**Update** We're still looking for more participants diagnosed with functional seizures. We are particularly in need of more females with the diagnosis. ... #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #ResearchStudy #MedicalResearch #FNDAwareness

Thank you to everyone who took part in our campaign By sharing your stories and our content you’ve helped to raise awareness of FND which will help to Stop the Stigma! 🧡 #stoptheFNDStigma #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder

🧡 Online Movement & Wellbeing Classes 🧡 Learn more and sign up 👉 bit.ly/3FJwvgX 🙏 Please tag and share with people who may benefit. #fnd

Want to talk to others who understand exactly what it’s like to live with FND or support someone living with FND? 🧡 Join a peer support group 🧡 Learn more and sign up 👉 bit.ly/3RCZ4lb 🙏 Please tag and share with people who may benefit. #fndpeersupport

Honorary Professor of Neurology and FND Hope Medical Expert Committee (MEC) member, Jon Stone, shares his top tips for carers and caregivers of those living with FND: Make time for you Address the relationship Manage ups & downs Read more 👉 bit.ly/3XXQJwJ #fnd

What's it really like living with Functional Neurological Disorder? Whether you’re an adult or child living with FND or a carer, here’s your chance to have your say 👉 bit.ly/4f8hEvE #MyNeuroSurvey #FND #LivingWithFND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder

Did you know that visual changes can be an FND symptom? Diplopia, known as double vision, occurs when you see objects duplicated in your vision. Photophobia, also known as sensitivity to light, is the inability to tolerate light. More 👉 bit.ly/3zyF5Pm #fnd

Is misdiagnosis possible? Yes, misdiagnosis is a probability with all illnesses. It is important that functional diagnoses derive from positive signs not negative test results. Read more about misdiagnosis: bit.ly/3ZzBpHO #fnd

Thank you to University College London Hospitals who have produced a series of self-help videos for FND management. View all self-help videos 👉 bit.ly/3KxrOIQ #selfhelp #selfhelptools #selfhelptips #selfhelpskills #fndsupport #fnd #functionalneurologicaldisorder

Need to talk? Whatever you're going through, you can call the Samaritans any time, from any phone for FREE 📱 116 123 Mind provides a safe space to talk about your mental health 📱 0300 102 1234 Explore more support services: bit.ly/3LtklMc

Mindfulness for Positive Self-Coaching 💆⠀ Back by popular demand, this free mindfulness course for positive self-coaching, led by @irenerouragarcia, is designed especially for people with FND. ⠀ Learn more & Save your spot 👉bit.ly/48O5TIw #fnd #mindfulness

Relaxation is essential for sleep and wellbeing, but our modern lifestyles, full of stressors, can impact our ability to relax. Have you tried 3-2-1 sleep meditation? Meditation is one of the ways we can relax our bodies and mind. Learn this technique and more. Link in bio #FND

But we know how hard it can be, with debilitating symptoms, to make big changes to your nutrition. So, let’s start small, with tea 🍵 … Nutrition info and tea recipes, including: 🚶‍♂️ Aches & pains relieving tea 🧠 Brain-power tea 😴 Deep sleep tea In our bio #FND

Back in November, we launched our ❄️ Christmas Card Competition ❄️ and encouraged the extended FND community to get involved and help us fundraise for FND Hope UK. Over the next 12 days, we’ll be spotlighting the winning designs ✨ Kicking off with this bright, bold cre ...

📣 Final call for participants for @kcl_london study! They need just five more participants - one female and five males to reach the target sample size and begin the study. Can you help? Please share 🙏

As 2024 draws to a close, our volunteers at FND Hope UK are taking a well earned break over the festive period. We will be closed from 16th December 2024 until 6th January 2025. May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Here are some classroom-friendly calming tips to help regulate your nervous system: 🧊 Touch: Grip a cold object. 🌸 Smell: Essential oils. 🧠 Engage your senses: with the 54321 Exercise. 👃 Breathwork: Paced breathing. 🛑 Step away: Take time out to give yourself space. #fnd

There is always hope 🧡 Whilst it may not feel like it during the most challenging moments, it is possible to overcome FND. Here’s an inspiring story from Andy, one of our FND Warriors. Watch Andy’s full story and others here bit.ly/3C9tFmt #fnd

“Be patient and kind to yourself. It can be tough, but you're tougher! 🧡” … We have a wonderful FND community who’ve shared their advice based on their lived experience for managing, easing symptoms, and retraining the brain. What would you add? #fnd

Review and comment on draft guideline on management of functional seizures. Comments are due by March 25: hubs.la/Q038Q6W20 #NeuroTwitter #Neurology