Are you a teenager who has been diagnosed with dystonia? You are not alone. The DMRF Canada would be happy to connect you to other teenagers across the county who are also dealing with the condition. Please email us at: info@dystoniacanada.org for more information.
Dystonia may make you look or move differently than other people, but it does not affect your ability to be liked, make friends, or date. Dystonia does not affect your personality, creativity, imagination, sense of humor, or style. The fact that you have dystonia does not make you who you are. Young people with dystonia succeed at school, make friends, learn to drive, get dates, have sex, graduate from college, develop fulfilling careers, get married, have families, and accomplish great things. Although living with dystonia can be confusing and difficult at times, it is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.Having dystonia is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.
You have what it takes to face your challenges and thrive. Chances are, you have already been through some very tough and confusing days. You have survived this far, and that is a tremendous achievement. We hope this site will help you understand dystonia and give you information to help you live successfully with dystonia—but the real source of knowledge and strength is already inside you.
Please contact us at info@dystoniacanada.org to meet other teenagers in the dystonia community, or click here to find a local support group near you.