Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Functional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body.

It's often helpful to think of your brain as a computer. In someone who has FND, there's no damage to the hardware, or structure, of the brain. It's the software, or program running on the computer, that isn't working properly.

The problems that cause FND are going on in a level of the brain that you cannot control. It includes symptoms like arm and leg weakness and seizures. Other symptoms like fatigue or pain are not directly caused by FND; but are often found alongside it.

FND can have many symptoms that can vary from person to person. Some people may have few symptoms, and some people may have many.

Reference: Information obtained with permission from NHS inform Scotland

Functional Neurological Disorder Information, Charities and Support Groups

FND Guide neurosymptoms.org

Provides information on Functional and Dissociative Neurological Disorders, including what is FND, what causes FND and how FND is treated.

Website: FND Guide neurosymptoms.org

FND Action

A patient-led organisation for Functional Neurological Disorders and dissociative (non-epileptic) attacks.

Website: FND Action

FND Hope

A charity promoting awareness and support for individuals and carers affected by Functional Neurological Disorder.

Website: FND Hope

FND Dimensions

A charity offering peer support for people with FND and their carers.

Website: FND Dimensions

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

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