My Life Under the Functional Neurological Disorder Umbrella is Jim Cosper’s honest account of living through unexplained symptoms, repeated hospital visits, changing diagnoses, and the long search for answers. After being treated for Multiple Sclerosis, Jim eventually learned that his symptoms were connected to Functional Neurological Disorder, a complex condition he had never heard of before. His story follows the confusion, fear, frustration, and determination that shaped his medical journey.

Through a clear and deeply personal narrative, Jim describes the realities of tremors, gait difficulties, fatigue, falls, dystonia, speech changes, memory problems, and the loss of independence. He also shares the treatments, therapies, coping tools, and supportive communities that helped him adjust to a constantly changing condition.

More than a medical memoir, this book is a story of perseverance, family, self-advocacy, and hope. Jim honors the support of his wife, Tammy, while encouraging readers to ask questions, seek knowledgeable care, build a strong support system, and continue searching for what helps. His message to people living with FND and their loved ones is simple: your experiences are real, your story matters, and you are not alone.