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Anonymous asked: I mean like dont get offended if I roll my eyes at you. #tic
Tics can be so rude sometimes.
I’m a phlebotomist’s worst nightmare.
An interesting paper about Parkinson's and TS!
Parkinson’s and Tourette’s are often cited as being similar disorders. This short paper discusses the similarities and differences.
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youscareme asked: Mehhh. I just need to vent since you'll understand. My fingers&wrists are so sore. I have to tap EVERYTHING. I rest my chin on my hand in class, but recently have had to punch my chin several times. When I was putting something away earlier today I had a random tic (that I haven't had), &being too close to the wall, I naturally hit my arm on it. My neck always hurts often leading to a tension headache. I know WHY they're worse. I have finals/a research paper due next week. Still sucks, though.
I’m sorry. :[ I completely understand how awful it can be to have certain tics causing physical harm. I hit my head on anything near me every time I have a head jerk, and I have a scratching tic that has completely destroyed my ankle. I get constant headaches from my head jerk as well. :/ Unfortunately, stress will always make them worse, but you can find some coping mechanisms to try to help you. :] I like aromatherapy, reading, or retail therapy. :P But anything that you really love and can focus on will hopefully help relieve your tics for a short while. :] I hope you feel better soon and you’re always welcome to come here and vent as often as you’d like! :]
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Anonymous asked: My dad (who I don't live with) thinks I completely make up my tics because like everyone we disguise them. Then when I get frustrated I tic and he thinks I'm doing it on purpose. How do I explain to him I'm not making it up.
That’s really shitty. :[ Unfortunately, you can’t change anyone unless they’re willing to make the change themselves. The only thing you can do is to ride it out and ignore him until he hopefully sees the truth. I’m not gonna lie and say there’s a magical formula that will make him understand. Some people are just inherently ignorant and won’t ever change. But you can change how you feel about it. You can stop letting it affect you. :]
I hate it when this happens.
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Anonymous asked: Is there a name for a mild tic disorder? I used to be a LOT worse but since I started a new med combo, my tics have dove down to very manageable and light levels. (They were only moderate to begin with, so...) my PCP marked me as Tourette's years ago, but is it possible I've been (mostly) cured? Am I deluding myself?
Tourette’s can be very mild, depending on the person. In fact, most people with TS have a mild form, and therefore don’t even seek diagnosis. Also, tics get better with age. I know my tics now are nothing compared to what they were 5 or 10 years ago. If your doctor believes you have TS, I would say go with it. :]
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astrakiseki asked: Aaah, this is nice and familiar. I only have a mild version, that has gotten better over the years, but back in high school? Everyone knew if we had a quiz and had to be quiet, I had to be put away from a wall so I wouldn't tic back and slam my head against it.
Aww yeah I feel that. I’ve had a head jerk my whole life and I can’t count the number of times I’ve hit my head against a wall because of it. :P
Here’s a radio interview on Z100 with Helene Walisever, the president of my chapter of the TSA! She’s super sweet and this is a really informative interview. :]
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Anonymous asked: Hey! I thought I would just message you to let you know your blog is just so helpful for me. I have a 15 year old sister who suffers with tourettes and this blog is just really interesting and insightful. Obviously I will never know how she (or you) feel but I try my best to learn and understand as best I can what she's going through and how to make life easier for her. Thankyou for running this blog xxxxxxxx
Aww thank you so much!! If you ever have any questions about how to make her more comfortable, feel free to ask! Messages like this are the reason I keep this blog going. :]
