Tourette at a food venue
Food venues can be very overstimulating, which can lead to an increase in tics for those of us with Tourette syndrome.
Tourette at the gym or fitness class
Exercise can improve tics for some, or make them worse. Tics can cause injury, and this risk is heightened when using weights, machines or in vulnerable positions.
Tourette at a party or social event
It’s great to have friends that understand, but many of us mask tics in front of others, even close friends.
Tourette in a place of worship
One of the earliest known accounts of a tic disorder comes from a man in church. We aren’t possessed, it’s just a neurological disorder.
Tourette in hotels
Staying in a hotel with Tourette syndrome can be difficult for a number of reasons, relying on staff and guests alike to be be understanding of the condition.