Do people with Tourette Syndrome tic in their dreams?

When you asked me to answer, were you aware that I have Tourette's Syndrome? I will be happy to tell you all I have learned about the waxing and waning of symptoms. What I know is not comprehensive, because I have a relatively mild case. read more

As derived from different answers and empirical knowledge, it seems some people may exhibit their Tourette syndromes within dreams and whilst sleeping. I've been told that I cease my tics when I'm asleep, and have noticed that my friend who also has Tourette syndrome also ceases his vocal tics whilst sleeping. read more

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a disorder that affects the body's brain and nervous system by causing tics — sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that some people make, seemingly without realizing it. A person with Tourette syndrome has mulitple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. read more

Tic symptoms may disappear entirely in about 3 out of 10 people with Tourette as they reach their 20s. During sleep, tics are fewer and less intense. There are treatments for Tourette syndrome. One type is a treatment that teaches people with Tourette learn to manage their tics better. read more