On this Episode Deb talks about how she went on her NDIS planning. What’s most interesting is also her journey to the appointment and how her revelations with FND and how counselling and cat therapy has helped her deal with the events that has stressed her and her fnd. To find out more about the episode or more information please click on the link below
On this Episode Deb talks about how she went on her NDIS planning. What’s most interesting is also her journey to the appointment and how her revelations with FND and how counselling and cat therapy has helped her deal with the events that has stressed her and her fnd
Spoon theory
What’s Spoon Theory?
“The Spoon Theory”, a personal story by Christine Miserandino, is popular among many people dealing with chronic illness. It describes perfectly this idea of limited energy, using “spoons” as a unit of energy.
https://www.healthline.com/health/spoon-theory-chronic-illness-explained-like-never-before#1
ndis planning : what’s involved click here
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.
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
https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat