Functional with FND

Functional with FND My page is dedicated to supporting and educating people about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

💫 FND Support Session & Re‑Entry StrategiesTopic: Neuroplasticity and Recovery StrategiesRetraining brain pathways for F...
09/07/2026

💫 FND Support Session & Re‑Entry Strategies
Topic: Neuroplasticity and Recovery Strategies

Retraining brain pathways for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) takes time — often months or years. This week’s session focuses on gentle, practical ways to support your nervous system during transitions and recovery.

🧠 Symptom Management Techniques

Transition Practice: Stand for 30–60 seconds, then lie down if tremors start — reinforcing safety.

Redirect Focus: Use sensory or motor tasks like juggling, singing, or washing one dish.

Deep Breathing: Inhale 4 counts, exhale 4 counts, relax shoulders and jaw.

Positive Reframing: Replace “I’m paying the price for company” with “I’m taking today to recover from an enjoyable time.”

🤝 Co‑Regulation & Support

Physical connection matters — 20‑second hugs help regulate the nervous system.

Support animals (like Roxy 🐾) can assist with grounding and co-regulation.

For those living alone, consider service‑provider or therapy‑animal visits.

📘 Group Resources
Session worksheets are available under “Worksheets” in the group portal — Word files for digital use or printing.

💛 Healing happens through connection, compassion, and consistent practice.

🌍 Join Me at the Global ReAttach × Neurolog Summit 2026!🗓 September 25, 2026  🕓 My Session: 16:20 BST | 11:20 EST | 09:2...
09/06/2026

🌍 Join Me at the Global ReAttach × Neurolog Summit 2026!
🗓 September 25, 2026
🕓 My Session: 16:20 BST | 11:20 EST | 09:20 MST
💻 Attend Online: reattachxneurologsummit26.com

✨ I’ll be sharing insights on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) within the Regulate pathway — exploring how co‑regulation and nervous system awareness can empower recovery and connection.

Let’s come together to learn, grow, and inspire change in the global FND community. 💙🌿

09/03/2026
09/02/2026

🌟 Session 11 Recap — Energy Is Finite💫 Balance effort and rest within your limits.  This week, our FND Support Group exp...
08/30/2026

🌟 Session 11 Recap — Energy Is Finite
💫 Balance effort and rest within your limits.

This week, our FND Support Group explored how honoring our Window of Tolerance helps protect energy and emotional capacity.
✨ We practiced pacing, boundary setting, and recovery strategies that keep us grounded and connected.

💬 Highlights:
- ⚡ Managing Capacity — Start slow, expect fluctuations, plan recovery time.
- 🛑 Boundaries & Communication — “I’m unable to do that right now.” Focus on safety and self‑respect.
- 💧 Energy Leaks & Triggers — Notice small drains like over‑explaining or saying yes when you mean no.
- 🌬️ Recovery & Pacing — Micro‑breaks, grounding, and honoring your sleep rhythm.
- 🌈 Wins of the Week — Celebrating progress, presence, and resilience together.

💛 Every step toward balance is a victory.

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08/29/2026

Today was a big day for our family. My sweetheart had surgery, and we spent nine hours at the hospital — nine hours of stress, waiting, noise, emotions, and unpredictability. For anyone with FND, that’s a lot for the nervous system to handle.

And my body definitely let me know it. I had walking glitches, speech issues, headaches, tics — the whole mix. But I also used every regulation tool I’ve worked so hard to build:

- Layered coping with sour candies, distraction, hydration, electrolytes
- Grounding loops to keep my system from spiraling
- Rest-based pacing including taking a nap right there in the waiting room
- Emergency supports when I needed them — twice
- Interrupt cycles to stop symptoms from escalating

And even with all of that going on, I stayed seizure‑free the entire time. That is a huge accomplishment for me, and I’m proud of it.

Big days will always ask a lot of our nervous systems. But with the right tools, pacing, and compassion for our bodies, regulation is possible — even in the hardest moments.

If you’re preparing for a big day of your own, we have resources on patterned regulation, co‑regulation, and FND‑informed pacing to support you.

I’m excited (and a little emotional) to share a paper I helped write with an amazing group of people. Together, we explo...
08/28/2026

I’m excited (and a little emotional) to share a paper I helped write with an amazing group of people. Together, we explored how co‑regulation can help calm the nervous system and support healing for those living with FND.

This work reflects the heart of our community: connection, compassion, and the belief that healing happens together. I’m so grateful to everyone who contributed and to everyone who continues to show up with courage. 💛🌿

https://lnkd.in/p/g6uSrxD3

Dr. Aida Mehrad, Dr. Paula Bartholomeus, Steven Painter

08/26/2026

WHATS YOUR LIFE MOTTO RIGHT NOW?

“FND Mood Check‑In:Drop the emoji that matches your nervous system today.”🧘‍♀️ Calm⚡ Zappy🌀 Dizzy🤖 Glitchy🌈 Hopeful🔥 Ove...
08/25/2026

“FND Mood Check‑In:
Drop the emoji that matches your nervous system today.”

🧘‍♀️ Calm
⚡ Zappy
🌀 Dizzy
🤖 Glitchy
🌈 Hopeful
🔥 Over it
💛 Supported

FND Life Coach.For more information, please visit:Functionalwithfnd.orgFunctionalwithfnd.com
08/24/2026

FND Life Coach.
For more information, please visit:
Functionalwithfnd.org
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