Dissociative Neurological Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Dissociative neurological disorders are conditions that cause unusual neurological symptoms, such as seizures, memory loss, or movement abnormalities. These symptoms are often caused by psychological stress or trauma, rather than a neurological disease.
US Cases: 5 million
World Cases: not found
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Age 10
Brain Area: prefrontal lobe+, limbic
Symptoms: stress makes physical symptoms
Progression: Adults can manage & compensate.
Therapies: Using a drawing tablet for practice
Medications: none specifically approved
YouTube Video: Why do people get functional neurological disorders?
Amazon or Library book: FND Stories
Support Groups:
nami.org, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Helpline-800-9506264 (M-F, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time)