How to Live With Tourette's Syndrome

It can be very difficult to live with Tourette's syndrome. Further, it is a mental disability that is very hard to explain to others, even loved ones. Yet, there are many individuals who live with this condition and are trying to live normal lives. It can be hard to do this, given that very few people know about the condition.

Tourette's syndrome is a medical condition of unknown cause which is characterized by a presence of chronic, muscular tics, and at least one vocal/phonic tic. Some common motor tics are blinking, head nodding, face grimacing, and nose twitching as well as throat clearing, sniffing, and coughing.

A tic is an abrupt, sudden and jerky repetitive movement that involves discrete muscle groups. Tics often mimic a normal coordinated movement, varying in intensity and are non-rhythmic. These tics are usually involuntary, making them even harder to control.

Here are a few ways to live with Tourette's syndrome:

1. Develop a positive attitude. Always think that you will succeed. Thinking that things will go wrong will do very little to boast your self-esteem and give you a good quality of life.
2. Remember that success breeds success. It is important to put yourself into successful situations as much as possible. The more successful you are now, the more successful you will be in the future.
3. Accept your disability without judging yourself or feeling bad about it. People can be very ignorant and unfair. Make sure that you are kind to yourself as much as possible. Remember there is nothing you can do about your disability. So, try to accept it.
4. Be assertive and advocate for yourself as much as possible. Be an advocate for yourself. Don't be dependent on others. Do things yourself and be proud of what you have accomplished, no matter how little. Understand your rights. Learn to be assertive to get what you need.
5. Stay active. Exercise can ease stress and help you feel better about yourself. It can also ease tension and help control your condition, especially in situations when your feel overwhelmed.
6. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Everyone, regardless of ability or disability, has strengths and weaknesses. Know what yours are. Build on your strengths and find a way around your weaknesses.
7. Ask for help, if you need it. Be specific when asking for help. What is it exactly that you need? Be careful and concise with your request, and you will be sure to ask pleasantly.

By taking these steps, you will be living as well as you can with Tourette's syndrome. And you will be able to tell people what you need and others will more readily accept you as a result.

Irene S. Roth writes for teens, tweens, and kids about self-empowerment. She is the author of over thirty-five books and over five hundred online articles. She also has four hundred and sixty published book reviews both online and in print. In addition, she has several books published about determining if you're in the midst of a sociopath. Please double click on this link to read about one of them:    https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/710869


 By Irene Roth


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