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Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week May 5-11
May 5
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA (TD) IS A REAL, CHRONIC CONDITION
It means having body movements you can’t control.
TD is not a side effect. It’s a condition where people experience persistent, uncontrollable movements in different parts of their bodies. These movements can be rapid and jerky or slow and writhing, and they can vary in severity.
If it feels like uncontrollable movements are taking control of your body, it could be TD.
Even mild movements from TD could have emotional and social consequences.* They can cause worry, frustration, and self-consciousness. It’s important to know that diagnosis and treatment by a healthcare provider may help you manage your TD.
- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a persistent, involuntary movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs and fingers/toes.
- Did you know tardive dyskinesia (TD) is associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic medication used to treat mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia?
Click on this link to hear Jeff’s story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMjuM8_vt6I
Click on the link below to learn more about TD and the daily challenges of those who are impacted at TalkAboutTD.com.