Podcasts about conversion disorder

WPC Intern Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Andrew Martin on the psychological perspective of chronic pain and functional neurological disorder.  

Dr. Satterlee speaks on conversion disorders

Psychoanalyst Jaimeson Webster discusses her collection of essays, Disorganization and Sex, drawing on thinkers such as Freud, Lacan and Paul Preciado to explain what psychoanalysis offers in understanding sexuality, medicine and the body.Jamieson Webster is a psychoanalyst based in New York. She is the author of numerous books including The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis and Conversion Disorder. Her writing has appeared regularly in publications such as Artforum, Spike Art Magazine, Apology and the New York Review of Books.EVENT LINK: https://bit.ly/3ZPFu7HSUPPORT: www.buymeacoffee.com/redmedicineSoundtrack by Mark Pilkingtonwww.redmedicine.xyz

Matt Willis, MD, discusses the concept of physical symptoms that stem from emotional distress in kids.

Dr. Michael Kentris, a neurologist, corrects misconceptions and shares updated research about many important illnesses, including dementia and ALS. He also shares fascinating insights into functional neurological disorder (formerly conversion disorder) and migraines. This episode is for the Sherlock Holmes fans out there! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and ProdLauraCeae. 

We've been talking a lot recently about depression, cognition, and Multiple Sclerosis. It makes sense that, as MS can affect the brain, it's probably going to change what's going on up there. But it's still a relatively recent idea that physical changes to the brain are going to affect the way we feel, how we think, and how we interact with others. My guest today is Dr. Anthony Feinstein, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focuses on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and Conversion Disorder. He's also the author of the book,  Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis.In this interview, we talk about how he became interested in working with people with MS, how changes to the brain can worsen cognitive issues and levels of depression, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as a means to manage the way we think and behave, and what patents can do to maintain their brain health.I always say, Move It Or Lose It - but in this case, it could be Use It Or Lose It. And Dr. Feinstein gives us examples of things we can do to keep our brains healthy.Links and resources:Connect with Dr. Anthony Feinstein at the Sunnybrook Research Institute and University of TorontoBuy Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis by Dr. FeinsteinYou can find Kathy Chester atdisruptfitnessgym@gmail.com moveitorloseit109@gmail.com Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgymHere are some additional products that help Kathy deal with beating the Heat and Migraines.  Take advantage of the coupon code.Koldtec - Cool Head WrapKOLD10To save $10 off every item in-store.2 items = $20 savings3 items = $30 savingshttps://www.koldtec.com/ Cold bean bag Releafpack. 15% discount use code Disrupt15https://www.releafpack.com 

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), formerly Conversion Disorder, is a Somatic Symptom Disorder that causes psychogenic symptoms that would typically be caused by conditions labeled Neurological. I struggled with FND for about a year and a half, from early 2017 to late 2018, and the experience left an impression. Having FND severely stigmatized me and added an excruciating layer on to my already misunderstood Schizophrenia. Recording this hard podcast was very hard, and my emotions are evident in my Speech symptoms (just a heads up). While the idea of another FND episode looms in preconscious regularly, remembering just how awful the active illness was was a little much.

Dear Johnny – I'm writing you this letter and hoping you can help. My husband, Chad, has been a fire fighter/paramedic in Lawrence since 2001 as well as serving in the National Guard since 1994. In March of 2020, he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (stage four brain cancer). He is just 48 years old. Glioblastoma has a life expectancy of 12-15 months. We are almost two years into our fight and that has included three brain surgeries, numerous trips to Houston for treatment at MD Anderson and a clinical trial in St. Louis where we spent several months driving back and forth every two weeks for treatments. In September, we received the news that treatments aren't working and the tumor is growing in a different spot. The clinical trial has stopped and we are trying one last chemo to help give us more time. Before Chad's diagnosis, we were already going through medical issues with our daughter. At 15, she was diagnosed with Conversion Disorder (a seizure disorder that can have loss of consciousness and episodes of paralysis). We both have always worked and Chad really wanted to go back to work, but in his condition he cannot perform his duties as a paramedic. He had to take a disability retirement, which is about half of his income. We have struggled with bills and I just want to take the burden off of Chad for the holidays. If there's anything you can do, or if you need any more information, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Candy Who Helped: Q, Tim, Cooper, Tom, Jen, Tammy, Bobby, Kat and Consentino's How You Helped: 2 mos. mortgage, 2 mos. car payment, Christmas for their daughter and groceries! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dharsha is one of the most experienced FND physios in Australia and her passion for this clinical group is exceptional. There are so many pearls in this episode about education, diagnosis, sustainable carry-over of treatment, prognostic and perpetuating factors, triggers, symptom management plans and more. We also answer listener questions you submitted.Resources discussed:Beatrice Garcin - Motor functional neurological disorders: An updatehttps://europepmc.org/article/med/29609961FND Australia Websitehttps://fndaustralia.com.au/Symptom Management Planhttps://fndaustralia.com.au/resources/FND-Workbook.PDFNeuro Symptoms.Orghttps://neurosymptoms.org/APA Online learningPart 1 https://enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/physiotherapy-in-functional-neurological-disorders-part-1Part 2 https://enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/functional-neurological-disorders-part-2Dharsha's email: dharsha.petrie@health.qld.gov.au

On this episode of the Hypermobility Happy Hour, Kerry interviews Dr. Richard Barnum. Dr. Barnum is a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who directed the Boston Juvenile Court Clinic for more than twenty years. In that role, he conducted psychiatric evaluations of thousands of children and families in the Massachusetts courts and also provided consulting services to the Massachusetts Departments of Mental Health and Youth Services, regarding cases involving complex legal and clinical problems. He has also consulted with the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division regarding psychiatric care provided to incarcerated juveniles in other states. He was also formerly an Assisted Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and was affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Barnum also contributed a chapter to the book Disjointed. Dr. Barnum discusses the appropriate treatment of patients with hEDS, the issues in getting proper diagnoses, and what to do when you've been misdiagnosed with a psychiatric condition and/or undertreated for their physical ailments and conditions. Barnum, Richard, “Problems with diagnosing Conversion Disorder in response to variable and unusual symptoms.” Adolescent, health, medicine and therapeutics vol. 5 67-71. 17 Apr. 2014, doi: 10.2147/AHMT.S57486. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4000178/ Dr. Richard Barnum, Psychiatrist, discusses EDS & Psychiatric illness misdiagnoses, EDS Awareness Educational Series, 17 September 2014, https://chronicpainpartners.com/webinar/free-webinar-19/ Article on misdiagnosis mentioned by Dr. Barnum: https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-correct-medical-record-errors-2615506

Learn about the harmful effects of the “mass hysteria” label; why you say “like”; and the link between beauty and moral worth. Additional resources from neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan and further reading about the 2011 "mass hysteria" at LeRoy Junior-Senior High School:  Pick up "The Sleeping Beauties And Other Stories of Mystery Illness" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606597/the-sleeping-beauties-by-suzanne-osullivan/  NHS page: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-suzanne-osullivan  Follow @Suz_OSullivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Suz_OSullivan  Neale Gulley. (2012, June 23). School's end clears up New York students' mystery twitching. U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-students-twitcnew-york-h/schools-end-clears-up-new-york-students-mystery-twitching-idUSBRE85M0DF20120623  Verbal tics and filler words by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kitty in San Francisco) So, Um, How Do You, Like, Stop Using Filler Words? (Published 2017). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/us/verbal-ticks-like-um.html  ‌Enfield, N. (2018, January 9). A linguist explains why it's okay to say “um” and “uh.” Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/work/1175505/a-linguist-explains-why-its-okay-to-say-um-and-uh/  ‌Liberman, M. (2014). Language Log» More on UM and UH. Upenn.edu. https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=13713 ‌ Dr. Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein. (2017, March). A linguistic anthropologist explains why Christopher Mele's New York Times article on filler words is wrong and banning phrases like “like” and “um” could be sexist. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/921004/lets-stop-demonizing-filler-words/  We see beautiful things as having more moral worth by Cameron Duke Moral standing | ethics | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/moral-standing  Klebl, C., Luo, Y., & Bastian, B. (2021). Beyond Aesthetic Judgment: Beauty Increases Moral Standing Through Perceptions of Purity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722110236. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211023648  Williams, P. H., Burgess, N. D., & Rahbek, C. (2000). Flagship species, ecological complementarity and conserving the diversity of mammals and birds in sub-Saharan Africa. Animal Conservation, 3(3), 249–260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2000.tb00110.x  Young, E. (2021, August 11). Here's Why We Believe That Beautiful Animals Are More Deserving Of Our Protection. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/08/11/heres-why-we-believe-that-beautiful-animals-are-more-deserving-of-our-protection/  Episode about funny memes to protect ugly species: https://www.curiositydaily.com/rub-some-dirt-on-it-to-heal-wounds-funny-memes-can-save-endangered-species-and-space-changes-the-shape-of-astronauts-hearts/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back friends! In this episode Em and Chels pick a diagnosis and open your world to Self Love Deficit Disorder and Conversion Disorder. Kick back, grab a snack (or beverage) and join us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

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When COVID hit, a lot of people were experiencing financial stressors, life changers, interpersonal problems, because they were all confined to the same home. Some people are losing their jobs, there are so many stressors in society, that the incidence and the prevalence increase. It is hard to understand what this is about, it is a complex disease, a disease that has been happening since before Christ. There are some reports when you look at the literature, it took us 100 years to figure out the name. This went from conversion disorder related to hysteria, to what nowadays is known as functional neurological disorder. Joining us today at Maximal Being Fitness, Nutrition and Gut Health, is Dr. Yadira Velazquez, a clinical neurophysiologist. TopicsFrom Hysteria to functional neurological disorderFunctional neurologic disorders symptomsDiagnosis and treatment for FNDDoc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. Their guest Dr. Yadira Velazquez,  is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach Out to use team@maximalbeing.comOr Speak pipe https://www.maximalbeing.com/contact/Support the Show at https://www.patreon.com/maximalbeingOur sponsorsiHerb supplement – https://www.maximalbeing.com/iherbBDB5528 and receive 10% off your ordersInstacart – https://www.maximalbeing.com/instacartResourceshttps://www.maximalbeing.comSocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximalbeing/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/maximalbeingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maximal_being/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maximalbeing/Linked'in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximal-being-13a5051a1/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgJOIN OVER 3,418 MAXIMAL BEINGS AND GET OUR FREE 9 STEP GUIDE TO REMODELING YOUR GUT, FREE MACRO CALCULATOR, & 10% OFF COUPONhttps://maximalbeing.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ce1e2f527d19296e66d8a99be&id=2d68acf4e0Sign-up for our Kombucha Coursehttps://www.maximalbeing.com/product-category/courses/Need a FREE consult book it nowhttps://www.maximalbeing.com/contact/#start-booking-servicesNeed a Custom Nutrition, Fitness or Guthealth planhttps://www.maximalbeing.com/product-category/personalized-plans/Our Gearhttps://www.maximalbeing.com/product-category/clothing/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/maximalbeing)

On today's episode, the guys start off by reminiscing about the career of the acclaimed director Richard Donner (1:07). They talk about his classic films including ‘Superman', ‘The Goonies', ‘Scrooged', ‘Lethal Weapon', as well as the not so classic ‘16 Blocks' (featuring a classically bad vocal choice by Mos Def). Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on Mindy Kaling's ‘Never have I Ever' (7:25), whose second season is out now on Netflix. They talk about the excellent casting choice of the previously unknown Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The guys discuss the diverse representation in the show and how the show depicts the idea of growing up South Asian in North America. Then Asif asks Ali about conversion disorder (aka functional neurologic disorder) which is depicted in season 1 of the show (31:12). Asif talks about the diagnosis, how it comes about and how it is NOT people ‘faking' symptoms. The guys also reference Ricky Bobby from ‘Talladega Nights'.  Asif then talks about the prognosis and treatment of the disorder.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.    Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay   Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com   Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram: doctorvcomedian Show Notes: What South Asian Youth Are Saying About Devi from "Never Have Ever": Decade of progress in motor functional neurological disorder: continuing the momentum: Conversion Disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29851882/ https://www.neurosymptoms.org/en_US/                                                      Paralympics and conversion disorder: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/87/2/217

Dr. Mark Sylvester and Dr. Richard Shulman discuss concepts of conversion disorder and mass hysteria and how they helped explain current mental and emotional functioning in the time of coronavirus.

Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. My guest today is a 39 year old autistic mum from Cheshire in the UK, who identifies as fitting the PDA profile. She is a certified Forest Bathing Guide and is training to become a Nature Therapy Practitioner.  She believes that nature connection can help Neurodivergent people form a strong personal identity and help combat burnout and overwhelm.  She is also interested in the links between autistic burnout and physical illness, after developing chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and Conversion Disorder, which she herself views through a lens of prolonged autistic catatonia.  She has written for several publications, not just on neurodiversity but also on the environment and climate emergency, and believes that neurodivergents have a key role to play in the protection of humanity and the planet. In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Her childhood, and her issues with forming and maintaining friendships ➡ Pathological Demand Avoidance ➡ Autistic women and health, including her own experiences of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and Conversion Disorder ➡ Our connection to the world, each other and nature ➡ Nature therapy and how being in nature can help neurodivergent people I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I'm Amy Richards, and after being diagnosed autistic at the age of 37 I'm now on a mission to learn more about different perspectives and issues around being a neurodivergent adult in a world that feels like it doesn't quite fit.   EPISODE LINKS: Shell's website: https://www.shellparsons.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentinnature/ PDA Society website: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/  Autistic catatonia: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/catatonia-autism Transition movement - Rob Hopkins - From What Is to What If: https://www.robhopkins.net/the-book/  Polyvagal theory: https://ct.counseling.org/2016/06/polyvagal-theory-practice/  Johann Hari's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?language=en   If you'd like to connect or get in touch with Squarepeg, you can find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepegautism/  Or on my website: https://squarepeg.community/    THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS! A HUGE thank you to my amazing patrons, who support my work on the podcast: Cat Preston, Corinne Cariad, Elise, Kate Faust, Katharine Richards, Lea Li, Lilli Simmons, Pete Burke, Sarah Hardy, Vera Cady If you're enjoying the Squarepeg podcast and would like to help me carry on making new episodes, you can become a member of the Squarepeg community on Patreon from £3 per month: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegpodcast 

This episode does contain explicit and sensitive subjects only 18 years and older should listen to.Join me as we talk to others with FND in the community as they share their time, their lived experiences and invaluable and priceless insights with FND. Each person brings to the table their own unique truth of what it is to genuinely live with FND. For that I am absolutely humbled, grateful and show great respect to each person that I have talked to.  Thankyou Jamarla for speaking with us for also raising awareness of Dissociative identity disorder and Thankyou Tonya. You have been so brave and courageous in sharing your story with us .If you are experiencing feelings of depression hopelessness pain, if you notice changes in your sleep or eating and thoughts , if you notice a change in the usual activities that you are interested in or usually do or have thoughts of suicide please talk to someone , notify your gp, your medical team let someone know. Reach out to someone.In Australia:Lifeline: 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.auBeyond blue: 1300 22 4636www.beyondblue.org.auHeadspacewww.headspace.org.auImmediate danger : 000HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/FND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/

Kerri's music can be found on this website, you can view her videos and purchase her music too: Https://www.kerimcinerney.comShe runs online Meditation classes called. LIGHT OF THE WORLD MEDITATION. at present running  sessions on Wednesday night  . Its run on ZOOM video calls and is a lovely caring group. Keri has said that if there is interest in regards to FND & enough FND people she would be happy to specialise in FND issues with techniques to help pain, anxiety, stress etc Cost is $60 for 6 weeks so thats only $10 per session.If you're interested to participate in meditation session email keri@kerimcinerney.com for more information.More information about Ryan's Rule :https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/priority-areas/safety-and-quality/ryans-ruleTo Purchase FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services.HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ

Jacintas written piece posted with permission by Jacinta: FND is not a simple disorder that can be easily explained not easily described with the impact it makes on ones life.To most FND, in full known as functional neurological disorder, is just a medical term used to describe a number of symptoms that have so much variance and debilitating effects. Three little words that just makes up a name to some but to me and so many others, seen as a disorder that has made a dramatic change in our daily life as we once knew it.In simple terms I have no hardware damage to my brain but more so software issues, the messages the brain sends are not always sent in the correct way resulting in havoc around the body. Describing it in these terms makes me think if only I could go down to the local I.T shop, get a reboot and upgrade of the latest program and be on my way! If only it was that easy!FND has been an on and off element in my adult life, rearing its ugly head at times I never expected. I am a mum of 2 beautiful children and always prided myself on working hard to provide for my family. Nearly 18 months ago FND started to cast its shadow and from there my daily life changed. All my symptoms started on my right side and sadly decided to take away my sensation and use in both my legs, leaving me confined to a steel contraption daily, a steel contraption that is my lifeline to some form of independence. Apart from the list of other symptoms this has been the hardest to come to terms with in so many different ways. Self acceptance is one of the hardest lesson we have to learn in so many aspects of life.FND decided to take a front seat in my life while I was left to be the back seat driver, yelling out my desires on which way I wanted to go but having no full control of the wheel, my destination being fully functioning! Every wrong turn I was like the child in the back banging on the seat asking are we there yet!I have always been one to struggle with putting the exact impact of FND into words that has enough power behind how much this disorder has made such a huge daily impact.This morning I woke, like many times before that initial wake up being separate to reality...... AND then it hits, that moment realisation starts flooding back that I still have limitations on my body that seem to be failing me, this hit of realisation hits hard and the tears began to well in my eyes. Suddenly my inner strength kicks in and I stop, in this moment i chose to make my emotions that come from the heartache of this disorder come to use in another form, I was going to use this emotion to capture how I felt about FND on an internal level.I have always wanted to do an artwork to try and strongly show how FND can make us feel internally......but honestly I'm hopeless with a paintbrush or pencil and a stick figure wasnt going to cut it.I decided it was time for some self love, to do something for myself to boost my confidence in this time of desperation. I pulled out a packet of hair dye, unravelling my hair I continued to colour my hair and let it sit. Then the time came to wash it out, watching as the colour washed out and covered my body I had a light bulb moment, it was in this exact moment I knew I had found my way to Express FND in a raw form. A way that showed clearly on the outside how we feel on the inside at times.Being bare, vulnerable and feeling backed in a corner is how most of us feel when it comes to dealing with majority of the medical world and with those that simply dont understand the complexity of this disorder. Most of us are left to deal with our symptoms on our own, left to deal with the fallout and impacts of FND on our daily lives.Our families are the ones left to help us pick up the pieces with every hurdle faced, left to help us find our worth in a world we cant quite comprehend ourselves, a world that seems to be just a continuous roundabout without any exits. The vulnerability on not only ourselves but our families comes in so many different shapes and forms.The colour washing down from the head signifies to me the torment that comes from the confusion we face, the torment of a disfunctioning brain that then runs over your body and leaves its mark as the confusion washes down. The only difference between this picture is it can be seen, this inner impact cannot be always fully seen from the outside. The confusion of the brain can be a really hard thing to compute but the confusion doesnt stop there, it continues down throughout our bodies and creates havoc in many different ways. Your life as you knew it just washes away, everything is left to feel like a washed out mess.While everything feels so lost I am proud of who I am! I've learnt about so much inner strength inside me that I never realised I had! Once your only option is to be strong you realise how much that shines within you. With every set back, with every hurdle, with every year, I still find the strength to find an acceptance in myself and push forward.I beg of you all to reflect, to reflect on how everyday functions allow you to do what you do. Just simply standing in the shower, being able to drive a car, being able to kick a ball with your children, to work and provide for your family without limitation, these are all things we take for granted and dont think about! Be grateful in all you do, in the time you have with family and friends because having gratitude is something we should all reflect on regardless.To all my FND warriors, the struggles are real, the hurdles faced are some of the hardest we have to conquer, the realisation of our bodies failing us are hard to face both physically and mentally. FND may have changed our daily lives, it may have made us feel vulnerable and misunderstood but dont ever feel you are alone in the fight for hope.Be kind to yourself, be kind to those strong souls that see the suffering but still hold our hand along the way.Most importantly dont give up the drive or determination we all fight with to get back to fully functional.FND may have changed your daily life, it may have put limitations on you but at the end of the day you still have the same heart to shine through your soul and out into the world. We are all stars in the dark night of all that is FND, stars need the darkness to shine!Dont ever forget your inner strength, your inner beauty or who you are.Stay strong, keep fighting for hope and keep shining.To Purchase FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services. HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/ 

The difference between regular Physio and neuro Physio click below for an explanation from fnd hope.https://youtu.be/xG-Lp-glD9UTruly amazing FND recovery story by Jamie Lacelle https://youtu.be/9USepwToLqkTo Purchase Chuckys amazing FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to his website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatHELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ

to listen to Chuckys my fnd reality :https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/my-fnd-reality-talking-to-chuckyLatest research on fnd brings hope: study on the cause of fndhttps://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uoy-nrr031521.phpAnd https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.news-medical.net/amp/news/20210316/Researchers-identify-a-possible-cause-of-functional-neurological-disorder.aspx?fbclid=IwAR31fhr6DDupfWkYiPPW2Tjl5uIx8ob7_iYPD3LcWfx0_CbKgAbK29KYJOQthe functional mri and fnd :https://www.itnonline.com/content/imaging-study-provides-new-biological-insights-functional-neurological-disorderand the need for continual studies and research into fmri and fnd https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221315822100067XHELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQif you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FNDhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat

The YouTube video of the song performed by the choir this is me:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf7CdLJeyXMTo Purchase FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services. HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/

 To Purchase FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services.HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/

FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: Clinics AustraliaIf you're needing to find FND medical professionals/clinicians /clinics in your area here is the link to help based in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/functional-neurological-disorder-clinic-australia/Beyond Bluebeyond blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best mental health , whatever their age and wherever they live. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ph: 1300 22 4636Lifeline Australia :A national charity providing all Australian experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone. https://www.lifeline.org.au/.24/7 crisis support 13 11 14if life is in danger 000 Sane Australia sane australia https://www.sane.org/ has a range of helpful information resources available to help . National freecall helpline on 1800 18 7263 with advisors available 9am to 5pm weekdays and answering available after hours.  HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is:https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQif you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FNDhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat

HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.HTTPS://www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/ FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to friends of FND :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services.

 To Purchase his amazing FND Shirts Hoodies and Bags go to his website :https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatProceeds go to FND Australia support services. HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/

HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:www.fndaus.org.auFND AUSTRALIA SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is:https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQif you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FNDhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat 

HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgFND ORGANISATIONS:www.fndaus.org.auFND AUSTRALIA SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/

The fnd podcast launching soon in March 2021

Episode 13 | Mass Hysteria & Shared Delusions - The World Is Weird 2Host: Derek DeWittMass hysteria, collective delusions or just people freaking out - whatever you call it, you can't deny that history is filled with reports of people losing it en masse. We'll look at nuns that bite and meow, fainting and twitching schoolchildren, uncontrollable dancing, large scale paranoia, mysterious attacks on windshields and a worldwide epidemic of creepy clown sightings. SECTIONS02:14 - Hysteria: Not Just a "Female Problem"03:41 - Nunsense: Mass Hysteria in Convents - Biting Nuns, Meowing Nuns05:59 - The Devils of Loudon09:08 - School Daze: Seizures in Switzerland & Canada, the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, Louisiana; Blackburn, England; Twitching in Vinton, Virginia; Portugal's Strawberries with Sugar Outbreak14:10 - More School Stuff, Conversion Disorder, Somatic Countertransference, Hysterical Contagion16:01 - Hysterical Contagion: The 1962 June Bug Epidemic17:11 - Folie à Deux/Trois/Famille/Plusieurs, Folie Imposée/Simultanée, Physical Repercussions of Hysteria19:27 - Cut a Rug: The Dancing Plague of 1518 & Other Dancing Outbreaks23:50 - Possible Causes of Uncontrolled Dancing24:22 - Crowd Control: The Milan Poisoning Scare28:12 - The Irish Fright31:04 - Collective Delusions: The Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic33:54 - Mass Hysteria: The Hollinwell Incident35:49 - Collective Delusion Meets Social Media: The 2016 Clown SightingsMusic by Fanette RonjatHear about the Vampire Panic in Bohemia and Moravia in an episode of our sister podcast, Prague Times: Ghosts in PragueLAPSUS LINGUAE:I mispronounce French words all over the place in this episode. Sorry, French speakers.NEXT WORLS IS WEIRD: October Surprise: Fact or Fiction? PREVIOUS WORLD IS WEIRD: The Tuskegee StudyFollow us on social for extra goodies:FacebookTwitterYouTube (including some extra videos on the topic)Other Podcasts by Derek DeWittDIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it’s a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it’s going. It’s Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER.

What do psychoanalysts do with bodies, and what do they do with them now? Jamieson Webster has been thinking and writing on these questions as they impact her in her practice and her life. In this interview, we explore her latest book, Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis, alongside her recent article in the New York Review of Books on her volunteer work in a hospital with the families of loved ones sick or dying from COVID-19. Webster speaks about issues of time and waiting, her skepticism of the call to 'carry on', and the life-threatening and curative conversions that, she suggests, are the beating heart of psychoanalytic practice. This interview is part of a series on Psychoanalysis and Time, produced in collaboration with Waiting Times, a multi-stranded research project on the temporalities of healthcare. Waiting Times is supported by The Wellcome Trust [205400/A/16/Z], and takes places across Birkbeck (University of London) and the University of Exeter. Learn more about the project by visiting whatareyouwaitingfor.org.uk, or follow us on twitter @WhatisWaiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

What do psychoanalysts do with bodies, and what do they do with them now? Jamieson Webster has been thinking and writing on these questions as they impact her in her practice and her life. In this interview, we explore her latest book, Conversation Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis, alongside her recent article in the New York Review of Books on her volunteer work in a hospital with the families of loved ones sick or dying from COVID-19. Webster speaks about issues of time and waiting, her skepticism of the call to 'carry on', and the life-threatening and curative conversions that, she suggests, are the beating heart of psychoanalytic practice. This interview is part of a series on Psychoanalysis and Time, produced in collaboration with Waiting Times, a multi-stranded research project on the temporalities of healthcare. Waiting Times is supported by The Wellcome Trust [205400/A/16/Z], and takes places across Birkbeck (University of London) and the University of Exeter. Learn more about the project by visiting whatareyouwaitingfor.org.uk, or follow us on twitter @WhatisWaiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do psychoanalysts do with bodies, and what do they do with them now? Jamieson Webster has been thinking and writing on these questions as they impact her in her practice and her life. In this interview, we explore her latest book, Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis, alongside her recent article in the New York Review of Books on her volunteer work in a hospital with the families of loved ones sick or dying from COVID-19. Webster speaks about issues of time and waiting, her skepticism of the call to 'carry on', and the life-threatening and curative conversions that, she suggests, are the beating heart of psychoanalytic practice. This interview is part of a series on Psychoanalysis and Time, produced in collaboration with Waiting Times, a multi-stranded research project on the temporalities of healthcare. Waiting Times is supported by The Wellcome Trust [205400/A/16/Z], and takes places across Birkbeck (University of London) and the University of Exeter. Learn more about the project by visiting whatareyouwaitingfor.org.uk, or follow us on twitter @WhatisWaiting.

During the time of pandemic, it is important for all of us to be mindful of our own anxieties. Left unchecked these can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder or a host of other psychosomatic problems.   https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/4/1244/340497  

Sometimes when people have mental problems, they feel anxious or depressed. And sometimes they go blind. What the hell body?

Jason and Dr. Jim talk about Conversion Disorder where someone has neurologic symptoms with only a mental health cause.

Today we speak with Mike Woestenburg about his experience with Conversion Disorder, a rare auto-immune disorder that left him traversing social stigma in society and the medical system. He talks about the journey this took him through, finally naming his condition, “Conversion Disorder”, and discovering the community built from others experiencing the isolation of CD. Take a listen!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Octavia Sisley. Octavia and I first met as riders at RevCycle, a cycling studio in Los Angeles. We later worked together in the studio, often folding towels side-by-side in the early 5am shifts.  A little over two years ago, Octavia’s body began to suddenly and rapidly shut down. She quickly found herself blind, paralyzed, and suffering from constant chronic pain that doctors couldn’t explain. While she was eventually blanket-diagnosed with fibromyalgia, she soon learned that she was suffering from a mind-body illness called TMS or Conversion Disorder, a mental condition that causes devastating neurological symptoms that can’t be explained by medical evaluation. Today Octavia and I talk about what she’s learned from the unthinkably hard reality of these last few years, how she began to recover, and how she continues to motivate herself to turn her pain into purpose every single day. We also talk about: How and why her body started to shut down after the loss of her two brothers The experience of her body shutting down and living with chronic pain, paralysis, and blindness, day in and day out for two years How she began her own recovery and kept her determination strong even as doctors couldn’t figure out how to treat her or outright didn’t believe her How she’s doing now, just four months after standing again for the first time in two years . . . and so much more! Octavia is such a brave warrior superhero human, and I am constantly in awe of her and how she shows up in the world. If you’ve ever suffered from chronic pain — or even the pain of heartbreak — I know you’ll be moved and inspired by her resilience and her message of hope and healing. — Follow Octavia: Instagram Octavia’s GoFundMe   CREDITS Editing & Sound Engineering: Jordan Johansen Music: “Kenton” by Dr Crosby (Licensed via Marmoset)

Ana is a health fitness guru. She is working her body to make sure she has the best chance for it. After going through some stomach issues, she found something that was life changing for her. She is passionate about fitness and health for people of all ages. Through her experience with Thrive, she has seen how 3 simple steps can transform health while filling nutritional gaps. She is grateful for the opportunity to educate others and leads a team of incredible people around the US and Canada with her company Le-Vel. Ana enjoys having time freedom and the ability to work from home with her 2 children. She’s her husbands #1 fan and enjoys teaching Barre3 classes! For more information on what the Thrive Experience can do for you, please contact Ana at 425-698-8392 or at analea02@yahoo.comA link to more info is available below: AnaSafavi.thrive123.com

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Lisa is a badass from the UK who is battling M.E/CFS. She is funny and encouraging. I love her posts and this blog she let us steal from her lol. She is a must follow on IG @chronicme. blogshe also has a blog website www.linktr.ee/chronicme.blogPlease reach out and encourage her on her long battle. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet Aoife she is from Ireland. She is a wife, mother of 3 and a daily pain warrior. "I have New Daily Persistent Headaches with Chronic Daily Migraine - basically that just means I have headaches of varying severity all day everyday. Yep, that's 365 days a year without fail. I've been dealing with this pain for over four years now and here is my story."Please reach out and give her love on her IG @myheadachelife. You can also follow her journey on her blog www.myheadachelife.comAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Depression loves to rear its ugly head at all the wrong times. It's a hard battle to get through and a very lonely one at that. You don't have to have a chronic illness to have depression, it does not discriminate, but it is out to ruin your life. I am trying to fight my way out of this depression, but I feel like I am losing the battle. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Her story is amazing. At 3 years old Rachel was diagnosed with failure to thrive. At 5 she was diagnosed with Bi-Fed Great Toe. From 5-17 she had 4 sets of ear tubes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and a couple sinus drains. At 20 she got sick again and this time it was permanent. She is a true warrior. Having to go through all these issues at such a young age. Fighting doctors for answers and trying to push forward when no one could give her answers. I hope you reach out to her and find inspiration in her journey. Follow her in IG: @iamnotmyillness and at tellonym.me/iamnotmyillness

I was sent this link (https://ndnr.com/autoimmuneallergy-medicine/addisons-disease/) by a sister Addisonian. I was really shocked at how broken down this was. I have never came across an article that was so informative. I learned so much and I really wanted to share it with those who are suffering from Addison's Disease or know of someone who is. I read through the article (please excuse the pronunciation of things, I know I butchered so much of it) and give a little bit of info about what I was told/not told, tests that were ran or not ran for me, and what steps I want to take to make this disease less of a burden on my body. Please check out the link as well. Advocate for yourselves and don't take "i dont' know or your results look normal" for an answer. You know your body better than any doctor. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet @return_of_reb. This beautiful 25 year old, lives in the UK and was amazing enough to share her journey with us. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and has undiagnosed spinal issues that have her in pain all the time. She is such an amazing fighter. She is a true advocate for invisible illness and mental health. Please follow her on Instagram @return_of_rebYou can also check out her story at www.derrynow.com/news/time-talk-mental-health-issues-says-derry-woman/265236Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

This is a very controversial topic. We talk about what we were taught as kids, stereotypes, why we choose/not choose to use it, and some of the reasons why people hide the fact that they are choosing weed over medicine. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Everyone, Meet Sierra Hill!! She is an amazing Author and a fellow spoonie. She was diagnosed with Limited systemic sclerosis, it's other name is limited scleroderma (in the lupus family). It's a connective tissue disorder that affects her entire body.She is a true warrior, naughty author, and an amazing woman and friend. I hope that you are inspired by her story.You can follow her on Instagram: @sierrahillbooksOn Facebook; Sierra Hill-Author and join her group Sierra's Sexy Swooners (you won't be sorry-Lot's of yummy eye candy).She also has a website: sierrahillbooks.comAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

What is self-care? Why do we have mom guilt? Why we should be doing more self-self care and what that looks like. Is it long strolls down the Target isles? Is it stopping at a coffee stand and getting your favorite drink? Is it locking yourself in a bathroom and taking a longer shower and doing a mini facial?

Today Cassie shares her husbands story about his cancer and the ups and downs from when they first found out to how he is doing today. Grab some tissues.

Join us as we talk about our marriages. How we have both went through a divorce and re-married. What struggles we have had along the way and how those choices brought us to where we are now.

Melia was in 8th grade when she was diagnosed with conversion disorder. Her mother, Kathy, sits down and talks to us about what that journey was like and how Melia was able to gain her life back.

I went into the ER on Monday April 1, 2019. I woke up with tremors and couldn't open my eyes. It was very traumatic for me, yet an eyeopener at the same time. I learned a lot in those days and it gave me more drive to push forward with sharing stories of others.

Entering into psychoanalysis takes courage, for patients and analysts alike. When it does what it's supposed to do, it changes one's relationship to the bigger questions in life—transforming a search for answers into an embrace of the unknown. But such transformation requires a change in how one thinks about knowledge and a growing tolerance for non-knowledge—and it all starts with the psychoanalyst's willingness to undergo such a conversion. Jamieson Webster ponders these matters, and what they mean for the place of psychoanalysis in modern society, in her latest book, Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis (Columbia University Press, 2019). And in our interview, she talks about her personal struggles to find her grounding as a psychoanalyst and how she understands the journey on which she takes her patients. Our conversation, much like her book, is full of intimate and raw revelations about doing psychoanalysis as well as thought-provoking ideas about what it means to do it. Dr. Jamieson Webster is a psychoanalyst in New York. She has written for Artforum, Cabinet, the Guardian, the New York Times, and Playboy. Her books include The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis (2011) and Stay, Illusion! (with Simon Critchley, 2013). In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image problems, and relationship issues. He is also a university psychologist at Florida International University's Counseling and Psychological Services Center, where he heads the eating disorders service. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute and former chair of their LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (Routledge, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Entering into psychoanalysis takes courage, for patients and analysts alike. When it does what it’s supposed to do, it changes one’s relationship to the bigger questions in life—transforming a search for answers into an embrace of the unknown. But such transformation requires a change in how one thinks about knowledge and a growing tolerance for non-knowledge—and it all starts with the psychoanalyst’s willingness to undergo such a conversion. Jamieson Webster ponders these matters, and what they mean for the place of psychoanalysis in modern society, in her latest book, Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis (Columbia University Press, 2019). And in our interview, she talks about her personal struggles to find her grounding as a psychoanalyst and how she understands the journey on which she takes her patients. Our conversation, much like her book, is full of intimate and raw revelations about doing psychoanalysis as well as thought-provoking ideas about what it means to do it. Dr. Jamieson Webster is a psychoanalyst in New York. She has written for Artforum, Cabinet, the Guardian, the New York Times, and Playboy. Her books include The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis (2011) and Stay, Illusion! (with Simon Critchley, 2013). In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image problems, and relationship issues. He is also a university psychologist at Florida International University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center, where he heads the eating disorders service. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute and former chair of their LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (Routledge, 2018).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entering into psychoanalysis takes courage, for patients and analysts alike. When it does what it's supposed to do, it changes one's relationship to the bigger questions in life—transforming a search for answers into an embrace of the unknown. But such transformation requires a change in how one thinks about knowledge and a growing tolerance for non-knowledge—and it all starts with the psychoanalyst's willingness to undergo such a conversion. Jamieson Webster ponders these matters, and what they mean for the place of psychoanalysis in modern society, in her latest book, Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis (Columbia University Press, 2019). And in our interview, she talks about her personal struggles to find her grounding as a psychoanalyst and how she understands the journey on which she takes her patients. Our conversation, much like her book, is full of intimate and raw revelations about doing psychoanalysis as well as thought-provoking ideas about what it means to do it. Dr. Jamieson Webster is a psychoanalyst in New York. She has written for Artforum, Cabinet, the Guardian, the New York Times, and Playboy. Her books include The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis (2011) and Stay, Illusion! (with Simon Critchley, 2013). In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image problems, and relationship issues. He is also a university psychologist at Florida International University's Counseling and Psychological Services Center, where he heads the eating disorders service. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute and former chair of their LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (Routledge, 2018).  

This episode explores the mind-body connection in women from two very different angles. We hear Function Medicine doctor and OBGYN Jessica Wei on how stress, hormones and the gut affect mental health and mood. And later in the episode, psychoanalyst Jamieson Webster on how women diagnosed with hysteria changed the way we treat mental illness, and why that seemingly outdated diagnosis still matters today.

Kristen’s friend Dan is on this week’s episode talking about how the stress and emotions of being stuck in a legal battle led him to developing physical symptoms like loss of muscle control and vision changes and how he overcame them. He also talks about the 30 Day Stoic Challenge and what he’s getting out of it. They also discuss Jane Fonda’s mother’s suicide, ice soup and the worst alarm clock hypotheticals. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support the show, please go to Patreon.com/KristenandChill and follow Kristen on Instagram @KrisCarn or on Twitter @KristenCarney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristencommachill/message

A teenager in Utah has been suffering from "Conversion Disorder" after a surgery that she had last summer. Morgan's doctors aren't sure what is causing the disorder, but it's bad and can cause paralysis, blindness and issues with your central nervous system. She hasn't walked since her surgery... until now. Last weekend was prom and when her date came to pick her up, she surprised him by walking for the first time in 10 months.

What does Dr. Watson have in common with Uma Thurman? CONVERSION DISORDER! Listen on to get the scoop in our second ever Study Study Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: whoknewwedidnt@gmail.com

Conversion Disorder (DSM V- Somatoform Disorder) is nearly 60% of all medical conditions that enter the doctor's office for treatment. All of this is pain that can not be detected by any medical doctor or technology. Sigmond Freud was a medical doctor who turned to practicing psychology in order to understand this phenomenon in people. Stomach pain, seizures, heart palpitations, migrains, panic attacks and all types of internal pain can be caused by stress. We will dive deep into this facinating issues and hopefully find some relief!

Conversion Disorder (DSM V- Somatoform Disorder) is nearly 60% of all medical conditions that enter the doctor's office for treatment. All of this is pain that can not be detected by any medical doctor or technology. Sigmond Freud was a medical doctor who turned to practicing psychology in order to understand this phenomenon in people. Stomach pain, seizures, heart palpitations, migrains, panic attacks and all types of internal pain can be caused by stress. We will dive deep into this facinating issues and hopefully find some relief!

In this podcast Professor Anthony David discusses with Dr Raj Persaud the paper he co-wrote on a brain imaging investigation of conversion disorder or hysteria. The study probes a neuroscience explanation for conversion symptoms where a traumatic experience is transformed into a physical symptom.

MDS presents the latest research and findings from the field of Movement Disorders. Abstracts of articles from the Society Journal, Movement Disorders, are taken from the July 2013 (Vol. 28, Issue 8) issue.

MDS presents the latest research and findings from the field of Movement Disorders. Abstracts of articles from the Society Journal, Movement Disorders, are taken from the May 2013 (Vol. 28, Issue 5) issue.

Selma Aybek, clinician researcher, Service of Neurology, University of Lausanne, has been examining the process which allows psychological stressors to become physical symptoms in conversion disorder. Chris Butler, academic clinical lecturer in neurology, University of Oxford, asks her what she’s found.This podcast was recorded at the British NeuroPsychiatry Association’s 2013 AGM. For more information on the association and next year’s meeting, see bnpa.org.uk.

In this edition Richard Kanaan (Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London) talks about his work on conversion disorder, and gives his advice for neurologists and psychiatrists on making this tricky diagnosis.And Vicki Goodwin (Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter) discusses her trial on whether an exercise intervention could prevent falls in those with Parkinson’s disease.See also:Conversion disorder: a problematic diagnosis http://tinyurl.com/agrtdxsAn exercise intervention to prevent falls in people with Parkinson’s disease: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial http://tinyurl.com/b2d697b

Dr Norman Poole is a locum consultant liaison psychiatrist, at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London. Dr Poole trained in psychiatry at St George's Hospital and Medical School where he developed an interest in liaison and neuropsychiatry. Here, Dr Poole discusses his published paper on Abreaction for conversion disorder: systematic review with meta-analysis with interviewer, Dr Ovais Badat. The paper, written with some co-authors, appeared in the August issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.