Every FND journey is different, and today I'm sharing Erika’s. She’s a shining part of the FND&US community.. and the disabled community as a whole! Supportive, creative, and full of heart. Erika’s story is one of strength, resilience, and fierce determination. It’s a privilege to share her words with you.
This is her story, in her own words.
Hi my name is Erika, I'm 21 and I have functional neurological disorder. I was diagnosed with FND when I was 14 years old after passing out and having drop attacks all of a sudden. I was an RAF air cadet and I loved it, I was so out going and spent most of my time away on camps and doing different activities such as flying, gliding and sports activities.
I was also starting the process to join the RAF when My life changed quickly. I was fine one minute and then next minute I started having a seizure which turned out to be non epileptic seizures. This is where everything changed and I started developing even more symptoms, memory loss, brain fog, muscle weakness, seizures, pain, headaches and migraines, sensory changes and many more. Turned out I have functional neurological disorder.
I love art such as drawing and crafting. I have my own Etsy shop where I sell my crafts and drawings, I love taking short walks with my dogs and playing/ spending time with them. I also enjoy gaming on my Nintendo switch and gaming with best friend. I love family time and also spending time with my friends.
FND has taken so much away from me but I will not let it stop me. I'm now hoping to one day to get a career in the design industry in illustration or fashion design. FND won't win.
Erika.
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