How do people feel about having Tourettes?

Having Tourette's also has come with ADHD and some other disorders that I deal with (slight OCD, etc). My Tourette's is something I've embraced as part of who I am and I think that has made my experience different than some people's experience. read more

People who have family members with Tourette's are more likely to get it themselves. But people in the same family may have different symptoms. Symptoms. The main symptom is tics. Some are so mild they're not even noticeable. Others happen often and are obvious. Stress, excitement, or being sick or tired can make them worse. read more

And yet, think about how hard it would be to carry on a conversation with people in the general public when your body is constantly interrupting you. What Counts in the End Remember, your friend with Tourettes is fighting battles on multiple fronts. read more