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Author: Sam

I'm Sam. I used to blog to escape mental health issues, now I use it to help other people with Tourette's Syndrome, OCD and ADHD. My aim is to raise awareness and have a better understanding of these conditions.

Echolalia and Tourette syndrome

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Echolalia involves repeating words or phrases spoken by another person. This repetition is involuntary and may happen immediately or after a short delay. 

Internal tics in Tourette syndrome

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Internal tics are sensations or actions that occur within the body and are not easily observed by others. Very similar to tonic tics, but may not involve obvious movements or actions such as muscle tensing.

Blocking tics in Tourette syndrome

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Blocking tics cause a sudden interruption in speech or movement. This may cause a momentary freeze mid-sentence or inability to initiate an action, such as taking a step or reaching for an object.

Tourette at a food venue

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Food venues can be very overstimulating, which can lead to an increase in tics for those of us with Tourette syndrome.