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Getting diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder
ByAlison Hayes April 12, 2019March 31, 2023

I have a condition known as Functional Neurological Disorder(FND). I was diagnosed in 2003, when people were even less aware of the condition than they are now. It had a different name(Conversion Disorder) and was labeled as a form of mental illness, rather than as a neurological condition. In my case, Conversion Disorder remains…

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Hi, I’m Alison!
ByAlison Hayes March 4, 2018April 23, 2021

I was diagnosed with fine motor coordination issues at the age of 4, depression when I was 9 years old, and with conversion disorder(now better called Functional Neurological Disorder) when I was 23. I spent my entire scholastic career being a special needs student and was frequently in honors and advanced placement classes. Yes,…

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Meet The Author

Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

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