FND Action https://www.fndaction.org.uk/ Supporting people diagnosed with Functional neurological Disorder Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-websitefavicon-32x32.png FND Action https://www.fndaction.org.uk/ 32 32 Annika’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/annikas-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:31 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23245 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ Three years ago I had spinal surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome, I recovered well but still had ongoing pain, pins and needles in my arms, numbness, sudden falls, balance issues. My GP discussed possible MS. Last year had 2 […]

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]]> Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/supporting-mental-health-awareness-week-2026/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:27:19 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=24462 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart Gentle self-care reminders for people living with FND~~~ It’s important to remember that for some people stress, trauma or mental ill-health may be part of what triggers or worsens FND symptoms. For others, FND itself can affect mental wellbeing because of the impact it has on daily life. Therefore, […]

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]]> Eilidh’s Fundraiser | Supporting FND Action https://www.fndaction.org.uk/eilidhs-fundraiser-supporting-fnd-action/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=24314 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A huge thank you to Eilidh Rankin, who recently completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk, walking an incredible 14.6 miles to raise awareness and funds for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ Eilidh chose to support FND Action after her mum was diagnosed with FND last June. Since then, her family have had […]

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]]> Angel’s Story 2 | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/angels-story-2-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Mon, 11 May 2026 08:01:08 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23234 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ About 4/5 years ago I collapsed at work, that was the start of my life changing forever. Months of seizures ruining work and sadly they let me go as was deemed unsafe for me given my role. After fighting […]

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]]> Rachael’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/rachaels-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Sat, 02 May 2026 07:52:50 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23213 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ I first experienced FND symptoms in 2020 when I was 13 year old, and was officially diagnosed about 3 years later by a neurologist. My symptoms started off as ‘fainting’ episodes but slowly developed into convulsive seizures, weakness in […]

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]]> Jane’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/janes-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Sat, 02 May 2026 07:50:30 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23183 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of being a partner to someone living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ My wife had a sudden FND episode nearly 2 years ago. She was initially paralysed on the right side, and lost her ability to speak. Luckily her condition improved during the 2 months after […]

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]]> Clair’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/clairs-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:10 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23174 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ My FND journey so far Over 2 years ago my life and that of my families literally changed overnight and we didn’t see it coming! I had a viral infection and pain in my back. 10 days in I […]

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]]> Jamie’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/jamies-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:50:20 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23146 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ I was first diagnosed with FND at the age of 11. I have just started secondary school and was enjoying the challenge it brought. After numerous questioning about anxiety, the doctors finally agreed that my diagnosis lies in the […]

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]]> Mei’s Story | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/meis-story-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:49:20 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23157 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of caring for a child with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ I am the parent of an 11 year old boy living with FND. Our journey began two and a half years ago after he blacked out and fell at school and split his head open. I […]

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]]> Emma’s Story 2 | FND Awareness Day UK 2026 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/emmas-story-2-fnd-awareness-day-uk-2026/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:48:44 +0000 https://www.fndaction.org.uk/?p=23135 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Comment-dots Hand-holding-heart A personal story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).~~~ I was diagnosed with FND the end of 2022. I started with muscle weakness and stiffness and I had to use a walking stick. Then my symptoms changed and I started having seizures. They became more frequent and I […]

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