One wall painted with help, one still waiting. These images show the pace I’m working at—and the care I’m trying to hold. Painting the main wall with my daughter was difficult. The smell of paint, the texture, and the physical effort were uncomfortable for me—but having her there made it easier. It was a moment… Read More post two: decorating when it’s hard
Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is incredibly frustrating, especially when episodes leave you questioning what’s happening in your body. Recently, I had an episode that left me homebound for a week, and it’s been a challenging and confusing experience. What Happened? The episode began with severe pain on my right side. At first, I… Read More Coping with the Frustrations of FND: My Recent Experience
I haven’t written a post about FND for a while and I want to keep the awareness going of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a complex condition that affects the normal functioning of the nervous system and can lead to neurological symptoms which don’t have a clear structure or organic cause. Although the brain’s… Read More How Does Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Cause Problems for People with the Condition?
Meta removed a link I used on Instagram to my blog post regarding FND Symptoms yesterday. I’m really annoyed. I have appealed this decision but it just highlights how little is known about FND. I wasn’t even able to write a message to highlight my frustration so I am venting here, I’m afraid as I… Read More What is FND?
Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A Journey of Understanding and Awareness I have battled mental health issues for over 30 years, ever since I was 16. The onset of my struggles coincided with a significant event in my life, which marked the beginning of a long and arduous journey. Over the years, I have… Read More FND & Me
Rachel Bakewell 