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FND

Today was strange.
I was dissociating for 4 hours straights and am still a little foggy.
I was frozen and fell asleep for two hours (with waking again while being frozen).
Then I was frozen in episodes that started and ended while derealising and depersonalising.
It was really strange.
My legs were frozen in the same position for over an hour.
In the end I asked for help from my mom who helped me get up and move again.
By the time I was crying as I couldn’t move on my own or speak to explain myself.
She helped me move up and
Over time movement and feeling came again

Now I am just exhausted.

This time it was triggered by an fried of mine who stayed over and the fear of the clinic.

I realised now that the clinic itself is specialised in my condition called Functional Neurological Disorder (Or older name Conversion Disorder).

That is such a win. Still I’m nervous about all the people and so on.
Hope it will all work out.

Also here’s an website for anyone who‘s interested in the condition.

neurosymptoms.org/en

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#MentalHealth #DissociationDisorders #dissociativedisorders #Catatonia #Depression #CPTSD

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Restarted Grad School Anndddd My Conditions Are Still Eating Me Up 😭

I restarted grad school for the nth time! I put support in place with my Fibro, FND, anxiety and depression etc. But my body and mind are still going ape sh#% 🙄

It's like my body is settling...Very, very slowly, but my course is sooo fast paced that you need to be on it from the jump.

I just don't know what to do anymore 😞 I actually am enjoying what I'm learning this time, but don't have the energy or decent enough health to manage studying it effectively.

We're only in week 2/3 and I am sooo behind, have only attended ONE class and we have mocks in a couple of weeks 🫠

I just feel like a failure. Like I'm letting down everyone supporting me, while also letting life pass me by.

#Fibromyalgia #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #MentalHealth #Insomnia #Anxiety #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #ChronicFatigue #ChronicIllness #BackPain #DepressiveDisorders #ChronicPain #Psoriasis

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Fear myself.**Venting*

I feel scared that my FND will cause an accident. People have to help me so much sometimes and I feel guilty as it is. A few days ago one of my symptoms caused my friends leg to have a torn ligament. I know accidents happen and I still feel scared and like I want to isolate myself. My friend just has to wear a brace for a while but it's the fact that it was my FND that caused this and that makes me anxious.

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Daniel, but I go by CobaltBlue online. I'm 19 years old and have been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
I had dreams of becoming a freelance writer, but recently I had to step away from a job because typing has become painful. I now rely on an on-screen keyboard operated with a mouse, but even that can be challenging.
I'm currently using a wheelchair and will soon be starting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and possibly physical therapy as well. We believe this condition may be trauma- or stress-induced.
I'm trying my best to stay positive and take things one step at a time.
If anyone else here is dealing with FND or something similar, I’d love to connect or hear about your experiences.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
#MightyTogether #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder

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Meeting new people

Due to my chronic illness and disability i had to drop out of university and i moved back to my parents. All the people i used to know moved away or i lost touch with them. I don’t have any friends anymore but it’s also quite difficult to meet new ones. I have really bad fatigue and can’t leave the house much. Any ideas and suggestions? How did you meet people ? #ChronicFatigue #FND

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Meeting new people

Due to my chronic illness and disability i had to drop out of university and i moved back to my parents. All the people i used to know moved away or i lost touch with them. I don’t have any friends anymore but it’s also quite difficult to meet new ones. I have really bad fatigue and can’t leave the house much. Any ideas and suggestions? How did you meet people ? #ChronicFatigue #FND

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Hello 👋🏻

Hi there, I'm new here! I'd love to find a community of people who understand what I'm going through. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia and borderline personality disorder, currently being investigated for POTS and FND.

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