Tourette: Learn About Triggers

Can caffeine cause tics? For me, definitely. For you, possibly. I was in my local coffee shop. I ordered a ‘weak latte’ and headed back home to study. Before I knew it I was on the phone to my GP

When I am tired my tics are worse. I have made a conscious effort to see what makes tics increase and after a bad nights sleep, I do notice they are more frequent.It’s hard to tell by what amount, as

Article on heat being a potential trigger of tics

Article on working out with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders

There is growing interest in how gluten impacts our health. For those that are celiac or gluten-sensitive, it is a no-go. Should those of us with tic disorders take a similar approach? Gluten consumption has been linked with an increase

Tourette Syndrome is known to clash with sleep.  In one sleep study of 25 individuals with Tourette, the results found significant sleep disturbances. Sleep just isn’t that simple for those of us with TS. [yop_poll id=”30″] Tics, hyperactivity, night terrors,

Sugar seems to be a big trigger of tics in my experience. It is hard to know exactly how bad, as I am often having some kind of chocolate along with a coffee. Is sugar worse than caffeine for me?

[yop_poll id=”40″] It’s a great feeling to wear brand new clothing.That new look can wear fast, as tics can focus on clothes old and new. For many of us with tic-disorders, we experience tics that seem to target things we’d

An article focused on emotions being a trigger for tics in Tourette and tic disorders

An article on visuals being a potential trigger for tics in Tourette and tic disorders.

An article looking at smells being a potential trigger for tics in Tourette and tic disorders.

An article looking at sounds being a potential trigger of tics in Tourette and tic disorders.

An article looking at taste being a potential trigger for tics in Tourette and tic disorders

An article looking at touch being potential trigger of tics