Annie - Functional Neurological Disorder

Annie’s symptoms were repeatedly attributed to anxiety and stress. It took finding a doctor who listened and investigated further for her to get the support she needed. Her experience included seizures, slurred speech, paralysis, and feeling disconnected from reality. For years, she struggled to make sense of what was happening while facing doubts about her symptoms. Annie’s story highlights how important it is to take unexplained symptoms seriously and to get appropriate care for functional neurological disorder (FND). What do you wish more people understood about invisible illness? #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #ChronicIllnessAwareness #MedicalGaslighting #InvisibleIllness