Functional Neurological Disorder/Conversion Disorder

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often a difficult condition to both understand and also explain to other people, however there are some analogies that can help with this. Many people may be familiar with both the ‘Computer Analogy’ & the ‘Smartphone Analogy’ as most people have some understanding of technology. But what if you are not so familiar with technology? How do you explain FND then? Well, there is another analogy that might help – the ‘Piano Analogy’ – which may be easier for people to relate to because it is based on how a musical instrument works.
The Piano Analogy:
Imagine that a person is like a piano – the physical structure of the piano is like the person’s physical body; the keys/notes are like the body’s functioning. A person without FND is like a piano that is structurally correct with all the keys/notes in tune which makes the music that is played sound accurate. A person with FND is like a piano that is structurally correct but with keys/notes that are out of tune or not working which makes the music that is played sound inaccurate, unrecognisable and incomplete.

#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder #FunctionalMovementDisorder #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often a difficult condition to both understand and also explain to other people, however there are some analogies that can help with this. Many people may be familiar with both the ‘Computer Analogy’ & the ‘Smartphone Analogy’ as most people have some understanding of technology. But what if you are not so familiar with technology? How do you explain FND then? Well, there is another analogy that might help – the ‘Piano Analogy’ – which may be easier for people to relate to because it is based on how a musical instrument works.
The Piano Analogy:
Imagine that a person is like a piano – the physical structure of the piano is like the person’s physical body; the keys/notes are like the body’s functioning. A person without FND is like a piano that is structurally correct with all the keys/notes in tune which makes the music that is played sound accurate. A person with FND is like a piano that is structurally correct but with keys/notes that are out of tune or not working which makes the music that is played sound inaccurate, unrecognisable and incomplete.

#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder #FunctionalMovementDisorder #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope

Like many chronic health conditions, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a difficult condition to explain to people. I like to use the ‘Smartphone Analogy’ because it is usually easier for people to relate to as most people have a smartphone these days.
The Smartphone Analogy:
Imagine that a person is like a smartphone – the hardware of the phone is like the person’s physical body; the software/apps on the phone is like the body’s functioning. A person without FND is like a smartphone that is all structurally correct with all the apps functioning properly. A person with FND is like a smartphone that is all structurally correct with software issues and apps that are not functioning properly.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder #FunctionalMovementDisorder #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope

Like many chronic health conditions, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a difficult condition to explain to people. I like to use the ‘Smartphone Analogy’ because it is usually easier for people to relate to as most people have a smartphone these days.
The Smartphone Analogy:
Imagine that a person is like a smartphone – the hardware of the phone is like the person’s physical body; the software/apps on the phone is like the body’s functioning. A person without FND is like a smartphone that is all structurally correct with all the apps functioning properly. A person with FND is like a smartphone that is all structurally correct with software issues and apps that are not functioning properly.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder #FunctionalMovementDisorder #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex condition that affects the brain and nervous system and how they interact with each other. This debilitating condition affects the functioning of the brain and nervous system resulting in ‘signals’ sent from one being interrupted or not received by the other and vice versa. For example, in my case, the brain sends a ‘message’ to my leg for my leg to move however my leg does not receive this message, so it does not move; likewise, my brain does not receive signals from my leg, so my brain does not register things such as the sensation of my leg being touched. As FND affects the functioning of the brain and nervous system it can cause a wide range of symptoms that varies from person to person and can affect any part of the body and how it functions.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex condition that affects the brain and nervous system and how they interact with each other. This debilitating condition affects the functioning of the brain and nervous system resulting in ‘signals’ sent from one being interrupted or not received by the other and vice versa. For example, in my case, the brain sends a ‘message’ to my leg for my leg to move however my leg does not receive this message, so it does not move; likewise, my brain does not receive signals from my leg, so my brain does not register things such as the sensation of my leg being touched. As FND affects the functioning of the brain and nervous system it can cause a wide range of symptoms that varies from person to person and can affect any part of the body and how it functions.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #MightyTogether #AskMe @fndhope #FunctionalNeurologicalSymptomDisorder

After taking some time off (as explained in earlier posts), I have been working on creating new images for future posts as I return to return to raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and try to provide information, support and encouragement to people living with this debilitating condition.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MightyTogether #CheerMeOn #FND #FNDAwareness @fndhope

After taking some time off (as explained in earlier posts), I have been working on creating new images for future posts as I return to return to raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and try to provide information, support and encouragement to people living with this debilitating condition.
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MightyTogether #CheerMeOn #FND #FNDAwareness @fndhope

As some of you may have noticed, I have been taking a break from The Mighty over the past few months. The reason for this was that, after years of living in a home that was entirely unsuitable, even dangerous, due to my health and mobility needs - which had triggered severe depression and anxiety - I was finally able to move into a home that is fully wheelchair adapted and beyond anything I could have imagined. As much as this move has changed my life in so many ways, it also revealed the full extent of my social anxiety and just how much depression and anxiety had affected me. I felt it was important for me to take some time to work on myself and it helped me to rediscovered someone I thought I wouldn’t see again – ME! I have rediscovered parts of myself that I thought were gone for good, and it has been wonderful. And what has been even more amazing is that rediscovering myself has led to me accepting myself for who I am, which in turn has helped me feel more accepted by others. 💪🏻🤗💝
#Selfcare #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #SocialAnxiety #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #CheerMeOn #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #DepressiveDisorders