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Living with TD and Major Depressive Disorder

Background on the survey activity


We have summarized the data from the survey so that you can see a breakdown of how TD affects people living with the condition. The survey results have also been presented at a scientific meeting—you can view the data and the poster at the end of this activity, or at any time, by clicking the links at the top of the screen.
Scroll down to see the experiences of people living with MDD and TD.
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87%
said TD affected their ability to fall asleep
80%
said TD affected their ability to stay asleep
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57%
needed help to do usual activities
48%
needed help using the stairs
53%
TD impacted ability to bathe or shower
74%
TD affected ability to hold things
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67%
had jokes made at their expense because of TD
67%
were stared at because of TD
56%
were told to stop moving
55%
said TD interfered with taking public transport
80%
felt embarrassed because of TD
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82%
felt sad or unhappy because of TD
75%
felt irritable, frustrated, or angry because of TD
77%
felt anxious or worried because of TD
75%
had severe low self-esteem because of TD
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33%
TD prevented them from applying for a job they wanted or needed
23%
were prevented from showing up to work because of TD
25%
were prevented from seeking a promotion or new responsibilities at work because of TD
72%
felt shy or withdrawn because of TD
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74%
unable to focus because of TD
69%
felt unmotivated because of TD
62%
were unable to remember things because of TD
74%
felt tired or had low energy because of TD
85%
TD affected their ability to do schoolwork
59%
had their work impaired because of TD
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67%
worried about choking
56%
had trouble chewing
51%
had trouble eating because they choked
62%
eat slowly to avoid choking
56%
TD impacted ability to eat
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74%
said TD impacted their ability to exercise
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64%
limited social activities because of TD
75%
TD affected ability to enjoy fun activities
62%
TD impacted socialising with family and friends
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43%
stopped taking antipsychotic medication
28%
skipped doses of an antipsychotic medication or took less than prescribed
23%
advised someone else not to take an antipsychotic medication
28%
stopped going to the doctor treating their MDD
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