My TD affects my right arm and hand. When I hold it still, it begins to shake on its own. As a pastor, this makes it very difficult to hold notes or a bible in front of the congregation. I have found that if I move my arm very slightly, instead of keeping it still, the shaking is greatly diminished.
I am currently on Lithium, Welbutrin, Effexor, Adderal and Lamictal. I have been on many drugs since my diagnosis in 1994, so I am not sure when it started.
Also, I have not told any one in my congregation about my BP. This is common practice, considering over 60% of the pastors in my state have purchased anti-depression meds last year. People aren't at that total acceptance stage that they should be. Many see my periodic odd behavior as, well, me being odd.
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My TD affects my right arm and hand. When I hold it still, it begins to shake on its own. As a pastor, this makes it very difficult to hold notes or a bible in front of the congregation. I have found that if I move my arm very slightly, instead of keeping it still, the shaking is greatly diminished.
I am currently on Lithium, Welbutrin, Effexor, Adderal and Lamictal. I have been on many drugs since my diagnosis in 1994, so I am not sure when it started.
Also, I have not told any one in my congregation about my BP. This is common practice, considering over 60% of the pastors in my state have purchased anti-depression meds last year. People aren't at that total acceptance stage that they should be. Many see my periodic odd behavior as, well, me being odd.
June 23, 2009 - 10:00amThis Comment
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