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I've Got FND Brain Fog So Thick, I Need GPS to Finish a Sentence
If you like our content on FND Brain Fog, we suggest you check out this book:
FND Recovery Guide: Seven Steps to Heal Functional Neurological Disorder

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


You Ever Try to Explain FND to Someone and Halfway Through Realize Your Symptoms Make Literally Zero Sense, Even to You?
If you like our content on FND, we suggest you check out this book:
FND Recovery Guide: Seven Steps to Heal Functional Neurological Disorder

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


My Legs Ghost Me More Than My Ex (Functional Neurological Disorder Jokes)
My Nervous System is Like a Windows 95 Computer - Freezes Randomly, Makes Weird Noises, and Needs to be Unplugged Daily

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


My Nervous System is Like a Windows 95 Computer - Freezes Randomly, Makes Weird Noises, and Needs to be Unplugged Daily
My Nervous System is Like a Windows 95 Computer - Freezes Randomly, Makes Weird Noises, and Needs to be Unplugged Daily

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


I Put the "Fun" in "Dysfunctional Nervous System"
I Put the "Fun" in "Dysfunctional Nervous System"

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


FND: Because Walking in a Straight Line is so Last Season
FND: Because Walking in a Straight Line is so Last Season

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


I wanted to be spontaneous… but my nervous system beat me to it.
I wanted to be spontaneous… but my nervous system beat me to it.

Alissa Black
May 191 min read


Can Functional Neurological Disorder Cause Seizures?
Functional Neurological Disorder causes many types of seizures. Enjoy this excerpt from my upcoming book, FND Recovery Guide: Seven Evidence-Based Steps to Heal Functional Neurological Disorder (Volume 1).

Alissa Black
May 178 min read


Explain, Don’t Excuse: Winning the Battle with Conversion Disorder
Got a chronic illness? Welcome to the club. I’ve got one too. A lot of people are dealing with illnesses like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Conversion Disorder, and Psychogenic Non Epileptic Seizures (PNES). And over time, I’ve noticed something. There are two types of people.

Alissa Black
May 173 min read


FND Symptoms
To create a comprehensive list of FND symptoms, I reached out to the broader FND community. In January 2025, I polled my Facebook support group, “Facing FND – It’s real! (functional neurological disorder support group),” which at the time had just over 600 members. I encouraged people to share their symptoms without worrying about perfect wording. I used ChatGPT to reword their responses and eliminate duplicates, making it easier for those already dealing with cognitive diffi

Alissa Black
Apr 2514 min read


Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
My personal opinion is that the spots shown on my brain are actual damage. I have also read about the possible link to neuroinflammation, an

Alissa Black
Oct 9, 20247 min read
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