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    Functional Neurological Disorder(FND) | Strategizing for success | Taking care of yourself

    Functional Neurological Disorder treatment programs are worth the effort!

    ByAlison Hayes April 23, 2021September 29, 2022

    I participated in the MoRe—Motor Reprogramming—program in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2016. It was the single most helpful treatment I have ever had, and may ever have, for my Functional Neurological Disorder(FND). In this post, I want to go over why this is a treatment option, how it works, and how you can find a similar…

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    Dealing with Doctors | Strategizing for success

    Selecting a primary care physician

    ByAlison Hayes May 17, 2019December 31, 2022

    I’m searching for a new primary care physician(PCP) now, and I wanted to bring you along on the journey. The importance, value, and need for a primary care physician does vary based upon what sort of insurance you have, but in general everybody should have a doctor they know and trust to see whenever they…

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    Dealing with Doctors

    Doctor shopping to improve your health!

    ByAlison Hayes September 28, 2018January 3, 2022

    Doctor shopping is the process of seeking multiple doctors in the same specialty. If you fear misdiagnosis, doctor shopping may be a powerful tool for you.

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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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I am not a doctor, lawyer, or therapist.  I am a person with a disability who has learned a lot about many aspects of living life with a disabling condition.  My posts are intended as jumping off points connected to the best knowledge I could find.  I cannot be held responsible for the decisions you make or the actions you take.  

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