Tourette: Browse Environments

The environments considered the most problematic for readers with tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome.
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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.

a shot of empty airplane seats looking out to the runway
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Flying with Tourette syndrome

tics at a rate of five tics per minute, for a four-hour flight 0 Airplanes can be an extremely difficult place to have Tourette syndrome.

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Tourette syndrome in bed

Tourette syndrome in bed can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, creating a vicious cycle where tiredness increases tics and tics further disrupt sleep.

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Tics on a date

tics at a rate of five tics per minute, for a two-hour date 0 My mum says I need a soulmate. And God knows I’m

a clip from GTA San Andreas
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Having tics when gaming

Tics can affect gaming considerably, turning what should be a fun experience into a stressful one. However, gaming can also act as a distraction and sometimes improve tics.

view of an occupied hotel room with clothes and laptop on the bed
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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.

a POV image from inside a car on a New York City road
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Driving with Tourette syndrome

It is obvious why driving with tics can be a problem. Some people can supress tics, some people simply cannot drive as a result.

looking at a church in New York City
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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.

the inside of an empty gym
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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.


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