Jakedrum

Hi Jake, I just came across your story on here it sounds very similar to my own voice problems. I was originally diagnosed with Muscle tension dysphonia, however my voice also has signs of spasmodic dysphonia. I would love to talk to you about how you cope with it! I was a receptionist when I developed this condition and I now find it impossible to use phones which is incredibly frustrating

"My Dad was an alcoholic. He was very critical, very shouty and very ill for many years. I'm not going in to the details here and now but it was a frightening time for me from about 4 or 5 yrs of age and the fear only lessened after I was maybe 12 or 13 yrs of age."

Interesting, Jake, how many of us with TMS symptoms had alcoholic, rage-oholic, belittling dads.