World FND Awareness Month 2022 | Functional Neurological Disorder | FND Hope UK |

FND Hope UK's Patron, Lorraine Kelly (CBE) kicks off our World FND Month with a message on how you can get involved in helping to raise awareness of #functionalneurologicaldisorder
1) Share the Social Media 'I'm #FNDAware' Sign on social media - You can download this by going to our webpage: fndhope.org/fndaware/
2) 10 Seconds of Hope - In 10 seconds or less, share what brings you hope, gives you strength, and keeps moving you forward.
3) £10 for 10 Years - A monthly gift of £10 helps FND Hope UK promote awareness, supported affected individuals, and advance research of Functional Neurological Disorder.
Spread the word to family, friends and the community - the impact made today has a powerful effect on #FND tomorrow. Donate here: fndhopeuk.enthuse.com/cp/5175...
For more information on how you can get involved: fndhope.org/fndaware/
Don't forget to use our hashtags
#fnd2022 #LetsTalkFND #FND #functionalseizures

[@Psyolopher]

Thank you

[@millymay0025]

Yesterday I was diagnosed with FND, I feel so relieved to know that in only one day, I have found this group, Dr Jon Stones videos and an app! I’m tooled up and ready to go! Thank you.

[@jackyeastwood9294]

Thank you so much Lorraine! Doctors are becoming more educated and it's now on neurology syllabus. Fiinely ❤️. I filmed all of my symptoms . They are now out there helping other neurologists learn. . Embarassing but I want people to see my seizures. I'm conscious but myclonic jerks and palate clicks. Real pretty ❤️

[@simcoe75]

Thank you to Lorraine and FND Hope. I’ve had FND for more than 12 years and everyday is a surprise with what it can do. It’s great that it is being highlighted so prominently, hopefully it will stop the stigma of disbelief and encourage research. Plus, make it as acceptable as MS which shares many similar symptoms; FND is often mistakenly first thought to be MS. Best wishes to all involved. ✌🏻

[@jackyeastwood9294]

Well said Simcoe75 !!! You are so strong .I'm bad at the moment but im very lucky I have good periods. Always symptoms but not seizuring or stuttering or sleeping like today. I had illness since I was 6 diagnosed at 41 !!!! No one believed me . I finally got to the specialist I have now. He's phenomenal x

[@simcoe75]

@@jackyeastwood9294 glad to hear that you got your diagnosis. Such a shame it took so long. Guess medicine had to catch up to FND. Everyday we get through it and possibly show others it won’t beat us (despite fearing it will), is a victory. Take care and all the best ✌🏻

[@FNDHope]

Thank you, we are doing our very best to help change how FND is understood.