The Fight or Flight Response and FND
In FND, we know that messages and signals are not always being sent, received or processed correctly within the brain. This can affect how the brain and body communicate and can contribute to many FND symptoms.
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When we describe Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) as involving a “disorder of intention,” we are talking about what can happen when you consciously try to control a movement or symptom that would normally happen more automatically.
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When we describe Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) as a “disorder of attention,” we are talking about the way attention can influence symptoms. In simple terms, when we become highly focused on a symptom, that symptom can become more noticeable and, for some people, more difficult to control.
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