For FND Awareness Day, I’m opening up about my story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder. This episode is a rewind of my journey—the struggles, the growth, and the moments that have shaped me. Living with chronic illness isn’t always visible, but it is deeply real. My hope is that by sharing my truth, it helps others feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Trigger Warning

In this episode, I’ll be sharing my personal experience of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This is my journey—I don’t speak for everyone with FND, as each person’s journey is unique.

FND is still not widely known, and part of my goal here is to raise awareness and help shed light on what this condition can look like.

What is FND?

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition where people experience real neurological symptoms—such as weakness, movement disorders, sensory changes, or non-epileptic seizures—that cannot be explained by structural damage or disease in the nervous system. Instead, the issue lies in how the brain and body are functioning and communicating.

Some Common Symptoms of FND include:

• Non-epileptic seizures

• Limb weakness or paralysis

• Walking or balance difficulties (abnormal gait)

• Tremors or involuntary movements

• Speech or swallowing difficulties

• Chronic pain and fatigue

• Visual or sensory disturbances

• Cognitive challenges, often called “brain fog”

Song Highlight:🎵 Invisible Fight (My FND Story) by Ryan Patrick⁠Listen here on Spotify⁠

Resources to Learn More:

• Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): ⁠A Patient’s Guide⁠

• ⁠FND Hope ⁠

• Stanford Medicine –⁠ Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences⁠