Join us as we have an in depth conversation as to where Jess is in her journey and reflecting back since she got diagnosed in February. It’s a reality and a personal check.
walking sticks that are amazing ! Neo walk
https://www.neo-walk.com/bubbles/
Selma Blair opens up about MS people living with disabilities are invisible: she is incredible follow her @selmablair
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47390896
reflecting back on last episode :
https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jjsegment-advocate-yourself
To listen to our song playlist started by our lovely Maggie from Maggies corner Spotify click on the link below
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lvGhN4Ab3AtwBj42L5DDA?si=IyN0V1ENQdi1_6W6MrNjAA
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.
https://www.neurosymptoms.org/
FND ORGANISATIONS:
FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/
FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives opportunity for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.
A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: '
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ
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