EP #4 - Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder FND | Sarah Haytree

🎙️ Episode 4 – Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) | Sarah’s StoryDiagnosed – The Day That Turns Your Life AroundWhat happens when your body stops responding… but no scan or test can clearly explain why?In this episode, host Lee Cunningham speaks with Sarah from Lincolnshire, who lives with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) — a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects how the brain and body communicate.Sarah’s story began in 2018 with a sudden and severe neurological episode, followed by seizures, loss of speech, paralysis, and a long and confusing journey to diagnosis. What followed was not just a medical challenge, but a deeply personal one — learning to adapt to a condition that can change from moment to moment.This episode explores:The sudden onset of FND and early symptomsThe experience of diagnosis — and lack of explanationLiving with unpredictable neurological symptomsThe emotional impact, including grief and identityWhy lived experience and peer support matterThis is not medical advice — it’s a real conversation about what it feels like to live with FND.🧠 About Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)FND is a condition where there is a problem with how the brain sends and receives signals to the body. Symptoms can include non-epileptic seizures, paralysis, speech difficulties, sensory changes, and more — often without visible damage on scans.It is real, complex, and increasingly recognised — but still widely misunderstood.🤝 Support & ResourcesIf you or someone you know is affected by FND, these organisations may help:🌐 FND Hope UK (Facebook Community)https://www.facebook.com/FNDHopeuk/🌍 FND Action (UK Charity)https://www.fndaction.org.uk/👥 Get InvolvedIf you would like to share your story on the Diagnosed podcast, you can join from the comfort of your own home.👉 Learn more:https://www.you-id.me🎧 Listen to More Episodes🌐 You ID Me Podcast Pagehttps://www.you-id.me/diagnosed-podcast.html🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diagnosed-the-day-that-turns-your-life-around/id1886506614🎵 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7hNUex376hWcC7InxXZknO▶️ YouTube Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA_ByyWLsMH3aawW6N1yEtvH348jay1Kj💬 Final ThoughtAs Sarah shares in this episode — with FND, there are no fixed rules. But there is strength, community, and the possibility of finding your own way forward.