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A person with Functional Neurological Disorder. News and musings on FND, disability, and brain science. Contributing to projects at AAN, FNDS, UCL, NHNN. When we work together we can change it for the better. He/him.
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Functional Neurological Disorder Society @fndsociety.bsky.social · 2d
🌎 Join the 1st Latin American Congress on Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)!
📅 Nov 20–22, 2025 | Lima, Peru | Hybrid
🎓 Includes Poster Call with international awards 🌍
🔗 Scan QR codes for registration & info
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FND Ireland @fndireland.bsky.social · 20h
📢 Last chance to secure your ticket to attend our first #FNDIreland Conference. Registration closes today Monday 13th October! Scan QR code to book.

With over 170 delegates registered to attend don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect.💚🧡
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Image description: A white and green poster for the FND Ireland Conference. The text reads: " FND Ireland Functional Neurological Disorder Conference 2025. Registration from 9.45am. Conference from 10.30am to 4pm. Speakers: Dr. Owen Killian - Neurology SpR, Miriam Collins - Patient Advocate, Rachel Scanlon- Patient Advocate, Emma Jane Bane - Occupational Therapist, Dr. Aoife Laffan - Consultant Neurologist, Roisin Vance - Neurophysiotherapist, Dr. Caoimhe McLoughlin - Liaison Psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Clarke - Neuropsychologist, and Eamon McPartlin - FND Ireland Founder. Date: Saturday 18th October, Location: Maldron Hotel Tallaght, Dublin. 3 mins walk from Luas, complimentary car parking and lunch included. Scan the QR code to view the agenda & book your tickets" There is a green and orange graphic of a person's silhouette made up of jigsaw pieces. There are photos of each of the 9 speakers for the event. There is a QR code to scan to book tickets.
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 1d
@practicalneurology.bsky.social greetings and welcome to Bluesky! Nice to see you here 👋
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 1d
Final week of my first neuro class. Let’s get it 💪
The chapter “Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior,” by Bear, Connors, and Paradiso
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 2d
New reporting: many apparently fired at CDC in 'error'. This is a failure by design given that the admin does not care about fulfilling agency missions. This is the kind of error that should have political consequences.

Unserious people cause real-world harm.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error
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NPR @npr.org · 2d
EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.
Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on
Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.
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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 2d
NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 2d
My general thought about the next several years is that many people are going to need to grow a spine real fucking quick if we want to still have a democratic society
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 3d
Really fighting on all fronts lately
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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 3d
We have breaking news in Inside Medicine.

We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.

But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.

Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 3d
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 3d
I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 3d
More important than ever. Do it!
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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · 3d
By getting informed and encouraging others, you contribute to a more engaged and robust democracy. Your vote shapes the future of our community and nation.

Learn how at NationalVoterEducationWeek.org #NationalVoterEducationWeek
Purple and pink gradient graphic featuring the National Disability Rights Network logo and text that reads “Are you ready to make your voice heard at the polls? Educate yourself to make choices that matter.” A smiling person with a megaphone appears in the background. A banner at the bottom reads “NationalVoterEducationWeek.org.” Gradient graphic with the National Disability Rights Network logo and text that says “Register to vote! Registering to vote is like RSVPing to democracy’s party—your invitation to have a say in shaping the future!” Includes a photo of two smiling people holding up ID cards. The bottom banner reads “NationalVoterEducationWeek.org.” Blue and purple gradient graphic with the National Disability Rights Network logo and text that reads “Make a plan to vote! Whether it’s hitting the polls early or on Election Day, mailing in your ballot, or ensuring you have the right ID, preparation ensures your voice is heard around your own schedule.” A smiling person sits in the background holding an "I voted" sticker. Banner at the bottom reads “NationalVoterEducationWeek.org.” Purple and blue gradient graphic with the National Disability Rights Network logo and text that says “Get to know your ballot! Know your ballot, know your power—research candidates, understand initiatives, and cut through the noise to vote smart.” A person reads a ballot in the background. Banner at the bottom reads “NationalVoterEducationWeek.org.”
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alboo @captainacab.airbud.website · 4d
[joke that requires 2-3 mental leaps before conceptually arriving at the punchline]
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 4d
Really wish I could be there! Break a leg (metaphorically) everyone
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FND Ireland @fndireland.bsky.social · 4d
Over 150 delegates registered to attend our first #FNDIreland Conference! Limited tickets, registration closes Monday 13th October. Scan QR code to book.

Our founder Eamon McPartlin will present 'FND Ireland Updates and NAI Patient Experience Survey Findings' 💚🧡

#FND @fndportal.bsky.social
Image description: A white and green poster for the FND Ireland Conference speakers. The text reads: "Meet Our Speakers: Eamon McPartlin, Founder and Chair of FND Ireland. Eamon lives with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and another neurological condition called Dystonia. He gained experience in patient advocacy, peer support and research through his roles with other neurological support organisations before founding FND Ireland. Eamon is an active HSE patient partner and is a member of the National Neurorehabilitation Workstream Groups. He is also a member of the FND Society Patient Liaison Committee and a Neurological Alliance of Ireland board member. FND Ireland Conference 2025 Date: Saturday 18th October, Location: Maldron Hotel Tallaght, Dublin." There is a headshot photo of Eamon in the top left of the poster. He is a person with dark hair and is wearing a striped blue shirt. There is a QR code to book tickets to the conference in the bottom left of the poster.
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Nicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 5d
Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead
Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive
www.theguardian.com
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 5d
A whole article that’s at least partially about FND, with FND in the title, and yet without a single quote from a person with FND or a specialist who studies it.

Would the Sick Times find this appropriate for any other condition?

Why are we not worthy of representation?
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 5d
Sorry that that’s the case! Hope you’re able to take some time to support your recovery at the right speed for you. ❤️
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FND Ireland @fndireland.bsky.social · 14d
📢 Delighted to have Emma Jane Bane speak at our first #FNDIreland Conference on 'Occupational Therapy Approaches to Management in Functional Neurological Disorder'. Scan the QR code to book.💚🧡
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Image description: A white and green poster for the FND Ireland Conference speakers. The text reads: "Meet Our Speakers: Emma Jane Bane, Senior Occupational Therapist, St James’s Hospital. Emma Jane developed a strong interest in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in her previous role at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen’s Square, London. She is currently completing her Masters degree in Neurology at the RCSI which includes research in FND. Emma Jane is a committee member at FND Ireland and a member of the FND AHP Network, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration in the management of FND. FND Ireland Conference 2025 Date: Saturday 18th October, Location: Maldron Hotel Tallaght, Dublin." There is a headshot photo of Emma Jane in the top left of the poster. She is a person with dark hair and is wearing a maroon scrub top with a navy lanyard. There is a QR code to book tickets to the conference in the bottom left of the poster.
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 5d
Thank you! I’m feeling better, so looks like it helped 😃
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 5d
I’m not loving this
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NPR @npr.org · 5d
A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools. n.pr/46OAc16
1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has
A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.
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Janet Scott @drjanetscott.bsky.social · 6d
Functional Neurological Disorder is a condition where the nervous system doesn’t function properly despite no structural damage. Key quotes:
“Because there is no damage to the nervous system, you have the potential to get better.”
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 7d
Same thing we do every night, Pinky
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 7d
I’m back! And starting to catch up.

Recovering nicely and spent a little time with the palm trees
A view of a swimming pool with swaying palm trees around the edges
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