The FND survival guide: A guide to coping

By Peter Owens

The FND Survival Guide is an essential, compassionate, and practical resource for anyone living with, caring for, or treating Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Written for patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike, this comprehensive guide demystifies a complex and often misunderstood condition, offering clear, evidence-informed strategies to navigate the daily challenges of FND. Functional Neurological Disorder presents with symptoms that resemble neurological conditions like seizures, weakness, movement disorders, or sensory loss-yet no structural damage explains them. Often misdiagnosed or dismissed, those with FND are left feeling isolated, anxious, and frustrated by a healthcare system that struggles to provide clear answers. The FND Survival Guide breaks through that confusion with empathy, clarity, and practical advice. Drawing from the latest neuroscience, clinical insights, and patient experiences, this book covers every major aspect of FND management: understanding the condition, building a multidisciplinary care team, coping with symptoms, navigating mental health, and developing long-term self-management tools. It empowers readers with actionable tools including pacing techniques, grounding strategies, therapeutic exercises, and tips for navigating relationships, work, and disability systems. Importantly, The FND Survival Guide doesn't just address the medical aspects of FND-it acknowledges the emotional and social toll of the condition. Through real-life stories and a strong emphasis on resilience and hope, the book creates a sense of community and shared experience. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with FND for years, this guide serves as a beacon of understanding and support. It encourages you to advocate for yourself, embrace your strengths, and take an active role in your care. With its honest yet hopeful tone, The FND Survival Guide is more than a manual-it's a companion for the journey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCYRCY7D
• ISBN13: 9798287763817
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"