Karen,
A lot of folks will identify with what you have shared, it is from the heart, positive, and very inspirational in the right sort of way. It is not about false hope or unrealistic dreams, it is about living in the present. You have managed ...
Hi Monica,
That is a shocking story. ALL psychiatrists are very aware of possible Dystonia reactions to neuroleptics such as Risperidone etc. They just choose to ignore those dangers and will if necessary prescribe another medication to treat wha...
Here is another article:
http://jnnp.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/76/11/1591
I do not understand the terminology but the conclusion is clear.
Sounds like things are moving on in the field of imaging. Talks about abnormalities in various brain a...
Hi Val,
Apparently not uncommon, I found these references in Wiki:
"For some self-injurers this relief is primarily psychological whilst for others this feeling of relief comes from the beta endorphins released in the brain. Endorphins are endog...
I do not think anyone should beat themselves up about what they cannot do, rather they should concentrate on the things they do to bring meaning to their own and other peoples lives.
Everybody has limitations dystonia or not, personally, my limit...
I had looked at Twitter over a year ago and thought it was silly. Since then, I mean recently, it has taken off big time. The fact that politicians are using it extensively to (brainwash) get their message across proves that it has become a powerf...
Hi Robert ... I just noticed over on myspace that you and I share the same birthday so I wanted to wish you a happy happy day as well as the very best thru the new year.
Thanks for the add,Robert! This is a great site and looking forward to learning all I can about Dystonia!
Stay well over there "across the pond'!
luvslulu...aka..Penny