FND and Art - A tool for discovery within early onset diagnosis.
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Introduction
FND and Art
What is FND?
Learning about FND
WEAKNESS
People with FND report limb weakness.
TREMOR
People with FND report internal and external tremors.
WALKING AND GAIT ISSUES
People living with FND can find walking difficult.
TICS AND INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT
A symptom of FND is motor tics and involuntary movements.
SEIZURES – NON EPILEPTIC ATTACK DISORDER
People with FND can have seizures.
COGNITIVE AND SPEECH ISSUES
FND can impact the ability to process information.
VISUAL DISTURBANCES
People with FND can have visual disturbances.
DYSTONIA
Functional dystonia can be a symptom of FND.
SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT, NOISE AND SMELL
People with FND often report an assault on the senses.
FATIGUE
People with FND live with a level of fatigue.
Next Steps in your FND journey
Learning about the symptoms of FND
Within the next pages you will learn about the symptoms of FND. Please read and spend time to reflect on your own unique set of symptoms and do art activities slowly.
There will be a recurring prompt that is below.
Pause, unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, let out a sigh and take a break.
This aids as a rest and reset. Even if you feel ok I still ask of you to have a break as it is an act of pacing; an important tool to learn. You may feel frustrated and restricted; however this act of pacing can help negate or lessen symptoms.