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Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week May 5-11
May 7
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.
- ~600,000 people in the U.S. are living with tardive dyskinesia (TD) and ~65% have not yet been diagnosed. Visit TalkAboutTD.com to learn about TD and the importance of talking with a clinician about routine screenings for drug-induced movement disorders.
- Prolonged treatment for bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia or other mental illnesses with antipsychotic medication may lead to movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Please click on the following link for Jeff and Shelley’s stories on living with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plQDbZknhR8
Click on the following ling for resources, visit: TalkAboutTD.com