![]() I spent a couple of years in and out of therapy, before finally being referred to a psychiatrist at around the age of 15 and a half. ![]() After going to multiple doctors, I was eventually diagnosed with severe social and generalised anxiety disorders. It was clear from and before this point that I was starting to suffer from anxiety, especially around people. I am currently studying for a master’s degree in computer science.Īt the age of 12, I developed a needle phobia, as a trauma response from a botched blood test. Thanks to this diagnosis, I have had support through my education, which has allowed me to achieve my full potential. The next diagnosis was for autism spectrum disorder, aged 5. Thankfully, I have now been tonic-clonic seizure free for 18 years. I was diagnosed with TSC at age 1 after the development of infantile spasms. “Hi, my name’s Rae, and I’m a 21-year-old person with TSC, and am one of the 90% of people with TSC who also have TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (TAND). Rae, who is aged 21 and was diagnosed with TSC when they were one, took the time to tell us their story: ![]() ![]() We recently asked the TSC community to share their experiences of TSC and mental health challenges. ![]()
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