What is TOCD? An acronym for two OCD subtypes
Currently, there are at least two subtypes of OCD that are both using the term ‘TOCD’. TOCD currently refers to Tourettic OCD, … Read post
Ear popping/clicking tic
I have an ear popping tic that I have done for years. I was startled recently when Ben, the host of Tourette’s … Read post
Can someone with Tourette’s become a Police Officer?
A career in the police force comes with many responsibilities. With the training, unpredictable nature and obvious risks, it isn’t an easy … Read post
Tourette Syndrome and Sleep Problems
Struggling to sleep has been an issue for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it’s intrusive thoughts and overthinking, sometimes sensory … Read post
Interview with Tourette Tales: A mothers fight for a TS diagnosis and the dangers of misinformation
Tourette Tales (TT here for short) is a blogger and mum of three. Her eldest child, George, suffers from Tourette Syndrome. I … Read post
Can tics start, stop and change over time?
Tourette Syndrome affected me at a very early age. By the age of nine I was diagnosed with this neurological disorder after … Read post
OCD Staring at genitals
Since posting about obsessive staring, I have noticed there is a high amount of search queries for one specific compulsion. Staring at … Read post
Is Tourette Syndrome hereditary?
Tics tend to run in families, and they certainly do in mine. However it seems there isn’t a gene that causes Tourette … Read post
Sudden onset of tics
It’s fascinating to learn about the sudden onset of tics so many people have experienced lately. Whether this is the pandemic, social … Read post
Do people with Tourette enjoy having tics?
Many Tourette sufferers live with a positive outlook on life. But as someone with Tourette, I can safely say it is not … Read post
