123. NHS Neurologist: They're Treatable (Unexplained Chronic Dizziness, Visual Vertigo, FND & More)

If you're struggling with functional neurological symptoms, FND, chronic dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, PPPD, vestibular migraine or other unexplained neurological symptoms, this interview with NHS neurologist Prof. Richard Grunewald reveals why these symptoms are real, reversible neuroplastic responses rather than permanent structural damage. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Yonit Arthur talks with Professor Richard Grunewald about how the emotional brain can interfere with movement, sensation, attention, and symptom "volume." Prof. Grunewald breaks down how to identify functional symptoms—from non-epileptic attacks to chronic pain, tremors, and weakness—and explains why years of stress or difficult life circumstances often set the stage before a minor trigger turns symptoms on. What You'll Learn: • What functional neurological symptoms really are and how neural circuits create them • How the emotional brain acts as a "dictator" over your nervous system and sensory volume control • The key differences between trauma-linked dissociative attacks and chronic functional symptoms • Why minor triggers like illness, accidents, procedures, or overwork can activate severe symptom loops • Practical pathways to recovery: psychotherapy, emotional reconnection, pacing, and OT support • Cautious medication management and the role of supportive non-drug tools (massage, acupuncture, relaxation) 00:00 Intro07:05 What Are Functional Disorders?09:15 How to Know If Symptoms Are Functional (Neural Circuit)27:06 Chronic Functional Symptoms - A Different Process37:00 Normal Response to Life Circumstances, Not Illness42:59 What Helps People with Chronic Functional Symptoms52:47 How the Emotional Brain Is Involved57:56 What About Medication?01:03:46 How Can You Get Help? Resources & Links: NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospital page → [https://www.sth.nhs.uk/a-z-all-servic...] More on neuroplastic (functional) disorders from Professor Grunewald → [   • Why do people get functional neurological ...  ] Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach → [https://thesteadycoach.com] Directory of practitioners in the USA → [https://symptomatic.me] Directory of practitioners in the UK and EU → [https://sirpa.org] Free course → [https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course] If you are dealing with functional neurological disorder (FND), chronic dizziness, PPPD, brain fog, fatigue, or medically unexplained symptoms, this conversation will give you hope and a clear path toward nervous system regulation and recovery. If this video resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel. Subscribe for weekly videos on chronic dizziness recovery, FND, PPPD, vestibular symptoms & nervous system healing. #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #ChronicDizziness #PPPD #Neuroplasticity #NervousSystemHealing #TheSteadyCoach #NeuralCircuitDizziness #FunctionalSymptoms For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.