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I need help with my Tourettes

Luckyix March 22nd, 2022

I'm not sure if tourettes is considered a disability but I have been having a lot of problems with it. My tics we're very mild for a long period of time but have started to ramp back up again. My only guess as to why is maybe from stress from getting ready to graduate and move into college. My tics have gone from barely noticeable unless triggered to almost constant in the past few weeks and they haven't been this bad since I first developed them. They have not caused me any severe disruptions in my life other than being painful, annoying, and embarrassing but I would really like some advice on what methods of calming down could potentially be helpful or just to know that other people understand what I'm feeling and that I'm not alone or going crazy. I do not know many people who suffer from tics in real life and I am afraid to watch YouTubers who have the disorder now for fear of worsening my tics or picking up vulgar ones. It makes me feel very lonely and isolated and it's embarrassing to know that i can't even control my own voice or movements. I am really worried about the implications of them suddenly getting worse and It has been really disheartening to think I'm doing so much better and then all of the sudden get hit with this. If anyone understands what I'm going though or has any advice I would really appreciate it.

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MyNameIsNicole March 22nd, 2022

@Luckyix

Hi, it's so smart of you to reach out for support from people who are going through similar cases❤️

I did see a post about Tourette Syndrome made by someone in the forums, I'll see if I can share the link with you.

Unfortunately I don't have direct living experience with tourettes, although I do know it's a disability. So that answers your first question ❤️

I do have knowledge about tourette's though and I agree that your tics may be more frequent due to stress.

Is there any medical professional you can talk to about this? Maybe even on your college campus?

I know that sometimes access to healthcare isn't possible though. About picking up tics from watching videos on YouTube, maybe you can search for tips from medical professionals who don't have tourette's directly?

Just a suggestion. I may not know much, but I'm willing to support you however I can❤️


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Luckyix OP March 22nd, 2022

Thank you so much for the support I really appreciate the links and I have not thought to look up a medical professional for help that does not have tourettes themself so I will definitely try that. I have not moved into college yet but I hopefully will at the end of the summer if everything goes well. I have talked to my school nurse a few times for headache medicine but it has been a long time since I've done that. I am trying to get another appointment scheduled with a neurologist soon so hopefully that will help. Thank you again for being so kind and offering advice I really really appreciate it.

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MyNameIsNicole March 22nd, 2022

@Luckyix

You're welcome, thank you for your kind reply you sound so nice❤️

Hopefully the neurologist helps, and the resources do as well. I'm happy that you're moving into college soon that sounds so exciting!

In the meantime, please be gentle with yourself and take good care of you💕💓

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Luckyix OP March 22nd, 2022

Thank you so much you too!

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MyNameIsNicole March 22nd, 2022

@Luckyix

Hii, I'm back again with some resources I found. So many people are willing to talk about tourette's and have direct experience with it as well!

https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/ChronicConditionsSupport_710/Tourettes_77346/

https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/Discussions_1046/TourettesSyndrome_252342/