Support


Living well with dystonia is often more than treating the physical symptoms.
Dystonia often impacts every aspect of a person's life, and learning to live with dystonia can be a profound adjustment. Many people with dystonia describe the process of diagnosis and everyday coping as riding a rollercoaster with dramatic ups and downs. Despite the challenges of living with the disorder, members of the dystonia community are resilient, inspiring people.

Living successfully with dystonia is achievable. Over 30 years of serving the dystonia community has revealed that the following 'ingredients' contribute greatly to a person's ability to live as well as possible:









  • Contact the DMRF at 800-377-DYST (3978) or dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org for individual assistance accessing resources and creating your support network.


Mother and daughter Rebecca Sharp and Virginia Hornsby talk candidly about how dystonia has impacted their family since husband and father Tim Hornsby was diagnosed. The family founded and leads the Dothan, Alabama Dystonia Support Group and has organized Dystance4Dystonia 5K events to promote awareness and support of the DMRF.




Guitarist and composer Billy McLaughlin talks about his experience with dystonia and the Musicians Dystonia Summit that took place March 9-10, 2012 in New York, New York. Billy is the DMRF's Awareness Ambassador and ex officio Board Member. He also is active with the Minnesota Dystonia Support Group.



To view additional videos about the work of the DMRF, visit our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/facesofdystonia

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