IN this deeply personal episode we are actually exploring the pivotal moments when I’ve realised that change was afoot and that I had to accept that FND had changed me for now, that this was the NEW NORMAL. Sometimes the things that go unsaid need to be shared as others may be going through the same situation in FND. Including grieving mourning who we once were, accepting and moving forward to try and live with fnd and hopefully aiming for Recovery. Beyond blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au ph: 1300 22 4636 Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au 24/7 crisis support 13 11 14 if life is in danger 000 For all the links and resources https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/accept-let-go-reach-out-to-someone
FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: Clinics Australia
If you’re needing to find FND medical professionals/clinicians /clinics in your area here is the link to help based in Australia.
https://fndaus.org.au/functional-neurological-disorder-clinic-australia/
Beyond Blue
beyond blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best mental health , whatever their age and wherever they live.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
ph: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline Australia :
A national charity providing all Australian experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
.24/7 crisis support 13 11 14
if life is in danger 000
Sane Australia
sane australia https://www.sane.org/ has a range of helpful information resources available to help . National freecall helpline on 1800 18 7263 with advisors available 9am to 5pm weekdays and answering available after hours.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.
https://www.neurosymptoms.org/
Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.
FND ORGANISATIONS:
FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND.
Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.
FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/
FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives opportunity for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.
A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is:
if you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FND