Glossary
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
What is
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a distressing condition which can significantly impact mental health and benefit from therapeutic support.
What Is It?
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) involves neurological symptoms—like seizures, weakness, or movement issues—that appear similar to those caused by structural brain disease but have no clear physical cause. It’s a genuine condition rooted in how the brain processes signals and responses.
Common Experiences
People with FND may experience tremors, paralysis, non-epileptic seizures, speech difficulties, or balance problems. Symptoms can appear suddenly, fluctuate, or be triggered by stress or trauma. Many feel frustrated or misunderstood due to the invisibility and unpredictability of the condition.
How It Can Affect You
FND can significantly disrupt daily life, limiting work, mobility, and social participation. It’s often accompanied by anxiety or depression, and diagnosis may take time. With specialist care, including physiotherapy and psychological support, many individuals see improvement and regain control of symptoms.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing functional neurological disorder (fnd)
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and support networks
Building resilience, confidence and improving self-compassion
