Reposted by FNDcourageFND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Transcranial ultrasound stimulation of the amygdala! Potentially useful for FND?? 052
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Functional Neurological Disorder is a problem with the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. This April, FNDcourage is raising awareness. Join us in sharing more about #fnd, breaking down misconceptions, and bringing hope to those affected. #fndawareness #fndcourage 031
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Music isn’t just enjoyable; it can support your brain and body. Research shows it can influence heart rate and breathing, lower stress hormones, activate areas tied to emotion and movement, and support expression, making it a gentle tool for those living with FND. #fnd #nervoussystem #fndcourage 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 11/03/2026We had a great conversation at our FND & Occupational Therapy Community Event last week. If you missed it, the recording is available. Occupational Therapy can support daily activities, energy management, and nervous system regulation for people living with FND. 🎥 Watch at: youtu.be/7UirzQrm2wE?...youtu.beFND and Occupational TherapyYouTube video by FNDcourage 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Spring is coming—and so is the next FNDcourage Online Course! 🌱 Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session starting May 18. Over 12 weeks, explore practical tools for managing FND, nervous system regulation, and connect with a supportive community. Learn more: www.fndcourage.org/course 011
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 02/03/2026When symptoms rise, you might ask, “What do I do now?” Plans differ, but helpful approaches include: reducing sensory input, gentle grounding, and reassurance (from yourself or someone safe). The goal isn’t to stop symptoms, but to help your nervous system feel safe. 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Our monthly newsletter shares updates, tools, upcoming events, and real stories from our community. If you’d like to be the first to hear what’s happening and access new resources, you can subscribe on our website at fndcourage.org or through our Linktree: linktr.ee/fnd_courage 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 20/02/2026FND is a disorder of function, not structural damage. Scans can look “normal” while symptoms are very debilitating. It’s about how the brain sends & receives signals. Education is a first step toward support. If you’re newly diagnosed, what’s something you wish someone had explained sooner? #FND 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Join us this March for an FNDcourage Community Event with ReWire OT! Learn how occupational therapy supports people with FND through practical tools for daily life. Free + open to individuals with FND and care partners. Register at: fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../p... #FND #fndsupport 020
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Watching someone navigate #fnd symptoms can leave you unsure how to offer support. Join us February 15th at 7:00pm ET for our Community Event: Supporting a Loved One with FND. We’ll explore practical strategies and nervous system co-regulation techniques. Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../8... 010
Reposted by FNDcourageChris Gaskell @chrisgaskell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Please help my good colleague Gregg develop a questionnaire about FND. His team are looking for people with FND/carers to take part in a paid 2-hour online focus group. Please consider taking part or sharing. docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/...docs.google.comDeveloping a questionnaire to measure the impact of living with functional neurological disorder (FND) 121
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Watching someone you care about experience #fnd symptoms can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but it’s not always clear what will be most supportive. Even small gestures and asking first can make a big difference in comfort, connection, and understanding. #FNDcourage #CarePartnerSupport 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 19/01/2026"Orienting" is a nervous system regulation tool that gently supports safety and awareness. By slowly noticing your surroundings without changing breath, posture, or thoughts, it helps your body settle and reminds you that, in this moment, you are safe. 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 12/01/2026The FNDcourage Online Course begins in just one week, January 19! This 12-week somatic-based skills course is designed for those living with FND and their care partners. If you’ve been considering joining, we’d love to welcome you. Learn more & register: fndcourage.teachable.com/p/fndcourage... 011
Reposted by FNDcourageJon Stone @jonstoneneuro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026I was asked by @braincomms to highlight their FND special collection which welcomes clinical and neuroscience research on every aspect of the condition. A chance to reflect on how FND has moved from miscellaneous to mainstream academic.oup.com/braincomms/a...academic.oup.comThe Functional Neurological Disorder special collection in Brain Communications: bringing FND into the mainstreamOur Guest Editor, Jon Stone, introduces a special collection of articles focusing on functional neurological disorder. 0144
Reposted by FNDcourageDavid L Perez MD, MMSc @davidlewisperez.bsky.social · 05/01/2026New @neuroimageeic.bsky.social structural brain MRI study in functional cognitive disorder - a collaboration with #NoahSilverberg & colleagues - led by Christi Westlin. Structural brain alterations & predictors of clinical improvement in #FCD after concussion. sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 162
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Thank you to Nishi & Stone for highlighting the evolutionary perspective on FND. The FNDcourage course explores in the very first weeks how fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses shape FND and the nervous system and offers practical strategies for regulation and insight. #FNDcourage #FND 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 31/12/2025As a new year begins, FNDcourage renews our commitment to walk alongside this community with community, education, and trusted resources. Wherever you are on your FND journey, you are not alone. We’re here with care, connection, and hope in the year ahead. 💙 #fnd #fndsupport #fndcourage 041
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 30/12/2025As this year closes, hope may not feel loud or triumphant. It may be quiet, tender, or barely noticeable. It may be found in rest, self-kindness, or making it through one more day. If this year took more than it gave, know you are still worthy. Feather-light hope is still singing within you. #fnd 021
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Big or small, every victory counts. Drop a win in the comments. It can be one grounding moment, one small success, or even just a breath of relief. Let’s support those small victories and cheer each other on! #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FNDcourage #FNDsupport 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Resilience grows when we notice stress early, respond with self-compassion, and stay curious about what our body and mind are telling us. Small habits such as mindfulness, rest, and connection strengthen the nervous system over time. #resilience #fnd 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Registration is open for the Winter 2026 Course! Dr. Afra Moenter, with 15+ years supporting FND, created the FNDcourage Online Course to provide practical tools, nervous system education, and a supportive community to those with #FND and their care partners. Learn more @ www.fncourage.org/course 010
Reposted by FNDcourageBoulder Center for NeuroHealth @boulderneurohealth.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Thank you to @harvardmed.bsky.social (Harvard Medicine Magazine) for this recent article on #FND. This evidence-based view highlights real brain connectivity differences and supports multidisciplinary approaches for recovery. 044
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Today is a reminder to be kind to others, but also to extend that same kindness to yourself. Take a moment today to be gentle with yourself and reflect on how amazing you are! #WorldKindnessDay #FNDcourage #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #KindnessHeals 010
Reposted by FNDcourageFND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Functional Neurological Disorder does not mean: * you’re faking * you’re responsible for becoming ill * you could stop it if you wanted * it’s “just anxiety” * that you don’t really have a disability * that there’s no hope 0137
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 11/11/2025November is a time to pause and reflect on what brings us joy, comfort, and hope. Join us for a gentle, evidence-informed workshop that explores how gratitude can support the mind and body. Visit www.fndcourage.org for more info. #fnd #fndcourage 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Mindfulness can help people with FND calm the nervous system, build body awareness, regulate emotions, boost neuroplasticity, strengthen self-regulation, and increase confidence. Small mindful moments and movement each day can make a big difference! #fnd #fndcourage 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Join us for a special Thrive Together session with Dr. Afra Moenter, who will explore neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to adapt and change) and why it matters for people with Functional Neurological Disorder. Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 AM (MT) Register: lnkd.in/gZvKqamM #FND 030
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Sat. Oct 18 at 2 PM ET - Staying Social, an online teen event led by young adults with FND. Connect, share & explore ways to stay social while caring for your nervous system and managing symptoms. 🔗 Register: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 021
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Movement is more than exercise; it’s connecting with your body, supporting your nervous system, and building confidence. In the FNDcourage course, we explore voluntary, involuntary, micro, and macro movements. This week, try gentle mindful movement or even visualizing the moves if it feels too much. 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 07/10/2025FND is rooted in the body & nervous system. Mindful movement, breathwork, and awareness help you reconnect. Try to listen to what your body needs today. Even small shifts and mindful check-ins can lead to healing. #FNDcourage #ThriveTogether #SomaticWellness #fnd 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Research shows FND is related to how the brain & body communicate. Studies highlight the role of interoception, the vagus nerve, and regulation skills in reducing symptoms and improving well-being. Strengthening these areas can support healing & presence. #FND 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 22/09/2025This October, FNDcourage is dedicating the month to wellness and FND education with free workshops, activities, and resources for the FND community. Events are free, but we ask you to consider donating what you can. See the schedule in the graphic! #ThriveTogether #FNDcourage #fnd 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 10/09/2025As the new school year begins, it’s important to remember that students with FND may need extra support in the classroom. Every student’s needs are unique and these adjustments can help create a learning environment where they can thrive. What accommodations have been helpful for your student? 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Are you curious about the FNDcourage Course? 🤔 This is your chance to hear directly from those who have experienced it! Past and current students will share their experiences, explain how the course works, and answer your questions. September 6th @ 10:00 AM MT fndcourage.zoom.us/.../reg.../Q... 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Living with #FND can mean symptoms sometimes appear suddenly. A clear plan reduces stress & ensures safety. See our example plan + pediatric-specific ones at FND Hope Youth & Young Adult page & Seizure Action Plan Coalition. 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Meet Ella, a college student and passionate advocate for the FND community. She recently gave an incredible presentation on functional neurological disorder in hopes of raising awareness. Drop a comment to cheer Ella on and share your favorite way to raise FND awareness!#fndcourage #fnd #fndsupport 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Research shows that anyone can have a sudden onset of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Age, gender, mental health, or education don’t directly affect who develops it. Have you or someone you know been affected? Any myths about FND you want busted? #FND #FNDawareness 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Through the FNDcourage course, participants learn to notice their emotions and understand how they connect to nervous system activation. The course also provides practical tools for calming and regulating emotions—skills that can bring positive changes to life with FND. #fndcourage #fnd 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Dissociation happens on a continuum—from spacing out or daydreaming to more intense states like derealization or functional seizures. Recognizing your place on the spectrum can support healing. 💙 #FND #FNDcourage #Dissociation 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Functional seizures (aka NES, PNES) are often part of #FND. Dr. Moenter describes them as a “reset mechanism” for an overactivated nervous system. Want to learn more? Visit the What is FND? page on our site: fndcourage.org #FND #FunctionalSeizures #FNDcourage 010
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Back to School can be tough, especially with FND. Join our July community event at no cost. Just for youth ages 12–17! 🗓️ Sat, July 26 🕚 11am MT | 1pm ET | 7pm UK 🌿 Learn nervous system tools for school + life. Link: fndcourage.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #FNDcourage #FNDteens #BackToSchool 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 11/07/2025The next FNDcourage Online Course starts in one month! 💙 Learn about #FND, nervous system regulation, & healing in a supportive space. Open to anyone living with FND and their care partners. 🗓️ Starts August 11 🔗 Register: www.fndcourage.org/course/ #fndcourage #nervoussystemregulation 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Many with FND experience sensory overload—lights too bright, sounds too loud, touch painful. The brain’s filtering system (the gating mechanism) may be dysregulated. Learn more under “What is FND?” on our website. www.fndcourage.org/what-is-fnd/ #FND #FNDawareness #SensoryProcessing 053
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Fall 2025 #FNDcourage Course starts Aug 11! A 12-week online somatic-based skills course for people with #FND & their care partners. It features live webinars, weekly meditations, study groups, private journal & lifelong access. Register or learn more at: www.fndcourage.org/course 110
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Living with FND means honoring your energy, not pushing past it. Pacing isn’t giving up—it’s choosing rest, small steps, and steady care. You’re not lazy or failing. You’re listening to your body. Let’s keep practicing together. #FND #Pacing 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Want to stay connected with FNDcourage? Our monthly newsletter brings you the latest updates, practical resources, upcoming events, and inspiring stories—all designed to support you on your FND journey. Be the first to know what’s new—subscribe now through our Linktree! linktr.ee/fnd_courage 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Registration opens soon for the 12-week FNDcourage Course starting this August! Learn to support your nervous system and explore healing with weekly topics like Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness, movement & more. 💻 Details: www.fndcourage.org/course/ #FNDcourage #FND 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Look outside. 🌿 Notice one color or movement—a leaf dancing, light shifting, a bird flying by. That small moment of noticing is presence. And presence helps regulate your nervous system. That’s healing. 💚 #FNDandNature #GroundingWithFND #MindfulOutside 000
FNDcourage @fndcourage.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Mindfulness doesn’t need to be 20 minutes long. A few seconds of noticing your breath counts. One breath in. One breath out. That’s enough. Micro-mindfulness is gentle, doable, and FND-friendly. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it. 💙 020