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Are theories allowed here? Hopefully they are :-)

Is it possible that FND is caused by your brain needing to adapt to something in your life But it backfired? Since You yourself weren't exactly aware of what was going on in your brain or what needs adapting, your brain created a disconnect from your body trying to adapt.

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FND Service Dog

I have Functional Nuerological Disorder which causes non-epileptic seizures, paralysis episodes, blackouts, walking weakness/instability, muscle spasms, vision impairments, hearing loss, tics, and more.
Would you recommend a service dog?
Already have 55 lb St. Berdoodle (female) with much potential. She is well trained and alerts to my symptoms and seizures, as well as responding through DPT.

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FND Service Dog

I have Functional Nuerological Disorder which causes non-epileptic seizures, paralysis episodes, blackouts, walking weakness/instability, muscle spasms, vision impairments, hearing loss, tics, and more.

Would you recommend a service dog?

Already have 55 lb St. Berdoodle (female) with much potential. She is well trained and alerts to my symptoms and seizures, as well as responding through DPT.

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FND Service Dog #ChronicIllness #question

I have Functional Nuerological Disorder. My symptoms include: non-epileptic seizures, paralysis episodes, going unconscious, walking instability/weakness, no peripheral vision, lower hearing, muscle spasms, tics, and dissaciation.

Would you recommend a service dog?
No other treatment other than mild therapy. It is a chronic, incurable illness.

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Things Your Chronically Ill Friend Wants To Tell You (But Is Too Scared to)

1.We're ALWAYS Experiencing Some Sort Of Symptom

Whether it's mild or it's debilitating, we are ALWAYS experiencing something. For example as I write this, I'm dealing with pain and a paralysis episode.

2. Invite Us To Things

Even if you genuinely think we won't be able to attend, there's no harm in asking. It's nice to know that someone is thinking of us even if it turns out we can't attend.

3.If We Say "I'm Fine" That's Different Than Your Fine

Due to dealing with disabling symptoms, our baseline of what we deem as "normal" is way different than a healthy person's. My "fine" is having chronic pain, some brain fog, and sometimes some mild gait issues

4.Just Because I Could Do Something Yesterday Doesn't Mean I Can Today

Many chronic illness and disabilities are dynamic, meaning they fluctuate in intensity. Which means that what a person can do on one day, they may not be able to another or vice-versa. Certain activities can worsen symptoms. So if a person walks around to a bunch of different shops then their symptoms may flare. Causing them to be unable to do something they may otherwise be able to.

5.Just Because My Symptoms Are Better, Doesn't Mean I'm Better

Like I just mentioned, many conditions are dynamic. So it's extremely common for us to have periods where our symptoms are calmer. But we're still disabled.

6.If I Bring Up A Symptom Then Odds Are It's REALLY Bothering Me.

Like I mentioned in the first point, we are always experiencing some sort of symptom. Because of this, we've grown used to going about our lives while dealing with them. Meaning that if we bring up a symptom, it's likely bothering us to a point that it's impacting us/our ability to do things more than usual.

#ChronicIllness #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Disability #Disabled

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Mind surfing

Those days when you have something important to do but your mind is FND has taken over and your just mind surfing.