No I am not! But for the longest time I
thought I was. I didn't see anyone else with my problem. Why was
this happening to me? The story goes like this. When I was a child,
my dad brought me to a neurologist to find out why my head kept
shaking. The doctor said I was just being a kid..THANKS DOC!!!
I remember how self conscious I was. I had
involuntary jerking ( tics ) in my head, arms neck and I kept
blinking my eyes hard. I know people noticed, but still I tried to
hide it. What would they think of me? The doctor said nothing was
wrong..I must be crazy..No I have Tourettes. It is so nice to put a
name with it. I am actually happy that I know what it is. I am not
ashamed or afraid to tell the world ( obviously ).. This was passed
down through family genes, I didn't ask for it, but I have it and
there is nothing that will change that. All I can do is be aware of
it and deal with it.
When I was a kid, I had a hard time I
school. I found it boring. It lacked interest for me. I didn't want
to be there. Come to find out I also have A.D.H.D. which sometimes
goes hand in hand with Tourettes. I'm sure glad the school
counselors picked up on it. ( just a little sarcasm ) Actually They
probably associated Tourettes the way I did, with someone barking or
screaming or swearing. I don't blame anyone for not knowing what
this is, I'm just glad I now know.
Currently I am not on any meds. They dont
seem to help me although they do help others.
I actually consider myself very gifted. I have had my IQ
tested a few times and I score between 150-152. I taught myself
Guitar and Piano, I write my own music and lyrics. The reason I
bring this up is because I think the Tourettes has something to do
with it. The same thing that is telling my brain to make me TIC is
the same thing that is enhancing my creativity. Sort of like the way
it does for people who are autistic. ( Just a thought ).
The support I have got is amazing. From my
wife and family to total strangers. I am still the person I always
was, now I am happy and informed.
PLEASE, If you or someone you know had any
symptoms, talk with them. DO NOT BE AFRAID. There are a lot of us in
this world. Don't worry about what others think.
DON'T LET THE FEAR CONTROL YOUR
DESTINY...CONTROL YOUR OWN!!!!
I am dedicating myself to informing and
helping others who ask for it. If you have any questions, please
contact your local chapter of Tourette Syndrome Association.
