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If you have read my books, seen my blogs, or watched my videos, you know that I live with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia, which I've had since 2001.…
Having lived with chronic pain from dystonia for over 20 years, I spent most of that time focused on treating the physical symptoms. This has been very important and helpful,…
In a word, nothing. In two words, don’t panic. In two other words that are the same but are more positive and action oriented…be calm. Let me explain…when we experience…
The other day I read a post in a dystonia support group that is similar to something I see and hear very often. I’m sure you have as well, and…
We have all at one time or another experienced pain and suffering of some kind. I sure have, living with dystonia for over 20 years, the first 5 of those years being…
Having lived with chronic pain and involuntary muscle contractions from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia since 2001, I felt defeated many times. But I am still here battling every day… and…
For most of my 21 years with chronic pain and other symptoms from dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, I viewed it as a curse; an evil intruder that ruined my life.…
Having lived for over 20 years with chronic pain and persistent involuntary muscle contractions from dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, I have experienced a lot of suffering. If you have read…
Having lived over 20 years with chronic pain from dystonia (a neurological movement disorder) in order to best manage my condition, I have to be very mindful of the way I live…
Life is filled with endless ups and downs. The first 5 of my ongoing 20 years living with dystonia were pretty much nothing but down times. I experienced the most horrible pain…
I think everybody would agree that stress is a challenge in their lives. Personally, I think we should take on the belief that no stress exists and that it is…
How many of you find yourself rushing around and it’s causing you stress and pain? And if you already have pain, does it add to your pain? Are you trying…
When I think of anxiety, I think of the movie, Gremlins (1984). For those of you who have seen this movie, you know that feeding a gremlin after midnight turns…
Kathy Antilla recuerda el momento en que escuchó a su hijo, Isaac, decir esas palabras que ella pensó que nunca oiría: "¡Mamá! ¡Mírame! Soy como un niño normal ahora." En…
Kathy Antilla recalls the moment she heard her son, Issac, say those words she thought she'd never hear: "Mom! Look at me! I'm just like a normal kid now." In…
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