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    Dealing with Doctors | Functional Neurological Disorder(FND) | Overcoming Obstacles

    Finding the right doctors after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder

    ByAlison Hayes April 4, 2022September 29, 2022

    Functional Neurological Disorder is a common but poorly understood condition. Being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder isn’t just overwhelming for you as the patient, but it also can be a challenge for your doctor as well. The symptoms look like neurological symptoms(each FNDer may have a different symptom set), but don’t have the usual causes…

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  • FND Awareness month #FND2020
    Strategizing for success | Functional Neurological Disorder(FND) | Taking care of yourself

    FND Awareness month #FND2020

    ByAlison Hayes April 3, 2020September 29, 2022

    It’s that time again, I’m writing in response to A Chronic Voice’s monthly linkup.  April prompts: distancing, returning, stressing, understating, celebrating When I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder(FND) in 2003, I was told by the neurologist who diagnosed me that I also needed to see a psychiatrist to confirm my diagnosis, since it was considered a…

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    Dealing with Doctors | Overcoming Obstacles

    Traumatic Brain Injuries and Emergency Rooms

    ByAlison Hayes January 31, 2020November 22, 2021

    I want to specifically talk about brain injuries in relation to emergency rooms because I have had too many experiences with them. I know how challenging it can be to have a TBI recognized and how very important this is, especially in the case of the brain injury being caused by an accident that eventually…

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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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