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Discover my passion

At Funky Candle Company (™)  , I am passionate about creating unique products.  My products are handcrafted with love and care, ensuring each piece is one-of-a-kind.

 

From vibrant colours to mesmerising scents, I strive to bring a touch of joy and warmth to your home. Whether you're looking for a gift or treating yourself, my collection offers a variety of options to suit every taste.  Join me in celebrating creativity and individuality

with my funky and fun

creations. Light up your world with Funky Candle Company  (™).

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Got An IDEA?

If there is something that you would like me to create for you then please feel free to get in touch with me.  I am always open to new suggestions. 

Much Love Suzy :-) 

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Consulting

I offer a wedding candle or favour consulting service.  Please get in touch to discuss options.

My Story

My Story: Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

 

A few years ago, I woke up on a Sunday morning feeling exhausted, weak, and sore. I thought maybe I was coming down with the flu, but after a few days, I knew something wasn’t right. I went to the doctor, and they suspected I might have had a stroke. I was booked for tests and after seeing a stroke specialist, I was told it was just migraines. But deep down, I knew it wasn’t migraines. Having lost my mum a few years earlier, I felt that my health should be taken more seriously. I insisted on a CT brain scan and they agreed.

 

To my surprise, the results came back normal—no stroke, no tumor, in fact, I was told I had “the perfect brain.” But I still felt terribly ill. I struggled daily, feeling constantly exhausted and yet the tests kept coming back normal. It didn’t make sense.

 

I kept pushing my doctors for answers. Weeks went by with heart tests, asthma tests, blood tests—everything normal. But I wasn’t getting better. 

 

Then, my doctor noticed that one of my pupils was larger than the other. This was a red flag and she immediately referred me for an urgent brain MRI. 

 

The weeks that followed were filled with worry and uncertainty. I even lost my vision one night and had to walk into the hospital on my own, not knowing where I was going.

 

During this time, I met a young doctor who suspected I might have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) due to my symptoms, including vision problems, numbness and difficulty with basic tasks. She suspected optic neuritis and wrote to my GP about it. Despite all the tests, nothing seemed to add up. One day, I even forgot the lyrics to songs I’d known my whole life. My memory was faltering, and nothing made sense.

 

After months of waiting, I finally saw a neurologist. I went through a series of tests and she sat me down to explain what was happening. I didn’t have MS, Parkinson’s or any of the other conditions they had suspected. In fact, my brain looked perfect on the scans. The problem was with how my brain was communicating with my body. 

 

The neurologist explained that I had Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Essentially, my brain’s “software” was malfunctioning, sending and receiving the wrong signals to my body. There’s no cure for FND but there are ways to manage the symptoms with medication.

 

It was a lot to process. I was relieved to not have MS or Parkinson’s but I had never heard of FND before. My life was never the same after that diagnosis. Some days, my legs collapse; other days, my speech falters. There are times when I can’t remember things but I do my best to keep pushing forward.

 

Through it all, I’ve found great comfort in a support network of people who understand. I joined a support group and even started volunteering to help others facing the same challenges. I’ve also found peace in small things, like making candles, which helps my anxiety.

 

Why I’m Sharing My Story

 

I’m sharing my experience not for sympathy but to raise awareness about FND. Many health professionals aren’t trained to recognise this condition, which can make diagnosis difficult. My goal is to change that. I dream of a world where every healthcare provider knows about FND and how to diagnose it early.

 

By sharing my story, I hope to help others who might be suffering without answers. Please help me spread the word. Tell a friend. Share this page. Together, we can increase awareness and support those who need it most.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

 

With much love,

Suzy

Small business, big dreams 

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