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.
Navigating an Airport with Tourette
Airports can be stressful at the best of times. Add Tourette syndrome and it can become even more difficult.
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.
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.
Online browsing with Tourette
Article on Tourette and tic disorders whilst online browsing
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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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