It’s FND Awareness Month So I’ve Decided Imma Talk About My Experiences.

It’s FND awareness month so I’ve decided imma talk about my experiences.

So if you don’t know what FND is, it’s basically the brain sending messages incorrectly throughout the body. In my case, I have various conditions alongside it. Particularly Epilepsy and Tourette’s Syndrome

I started having seizures very abruptly towards the end of 2021, which led to me having my entire life change. I had to drop out of school and I had no clue what to expect for my future.

I’ve had confirmed EEGs and my Tourette’s started before anything else. However, it wasn’t long before I developed other neurological issues. This included tremors and dystonia, along with other gait issues that would result in me needing mobility aids. I also learned that not all of my seizures were epileptic in origin. I had PNES, or Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures.

It’s been frustrating and rough on my already messy mental health, but I’m still making it day by day. I am trying to finish my high school diploma and do what it takes.

At one point I was practically housebound, and I’ve fortunately had an improved quality of life. However, that doesn’t remove how rough everything is.

That’s enough for me yapping though. If you have a friend with FND or any chronic illness for that matter, just remember to have patience.