#transient tic disorder

[growntourettesmemes]

[talking-tics]

reminder that anxiety tics don’t exist and that you can’t get tics from adhd/autism. If you’re ticcing please go see a doctor.

[aster-is-confused]

"tiktok tourrette's," from the perspective of someone who experienced it

i want to talk about "tiktok tourrette's" as someone who was affected by it. almost all of the discussion around this that i've seen hasn't actually involved the people affected by these sudden-onset tics after watching tourrette's creators, likely because most sources dismiss them as attention seekers or fakers. while i know some people may be intentionally faking tics, mine were definitely not intentional, and i'm sure i'm not the only one. so i'm going to share my side of the story.

(this is not to start an argument, engage in discourse, or refute any specific claim. i just want to present my own experience. this means please don't reply to this post with discourse or accusations. also obligatory disclaimer that i'm not a psychologist, neurologist, or any kind of expert on tics. i honestly haven't even done a lot of research on this phenomenon, because the way people with experiences like mine are talked about is awful sometimes, and it's hard for me to read.)

i was pretty much your classic case of "tiktok tourrette's": young adolescent (13-14 years old), assigned female at birth, active on tiktok, poor mental health, self-diagnosed with several disorders (adhd, autism, anxiety, depression, OSDD; i've since recovered from my anxiety/depression and decided not to medically label my plurality), and seeking refuge from my mental health issues during covid lockdown by going online. after maybe a month or two of the tiktok algorithm showing me tourrette's content, i started feeling twitchy every time i saw a video with tics in it, and soon that evolved into involuntary neck twisting, face twitches, and/or simple vocal tics whenever i saw a video or anything else reminded me of tics for whatever reason. it was often worse and more easily triggered when i was stressed, and as time went on i had a more difficult time getting the tics to stop once they'd started. suppressing them felt very similar to how i've heard it described by people with tourrette's, like i could stop it temporarily but it took focus and felt like it was building up in that muscle, and if i failed it would come back stronger.

this continued for probably a year, but i was able to keep it hidden from my family and at school since it almost exclusively happened when i saw someone else ticcing, usually on tiktok. i didn't want attention for it and i didn't want it to get worse, because i knew dealing with tics in public would be a nightmare. however, sometimes they would start to flare up when i was having a severe panic attack. eventually, i learned to quickly scroll past tourrette's content on tiktok, especially in public, because it would just end in a flare up.

my tics hit their worst point when i was hospitalized for mental illness reasons and switched to a new adhd medication, which had the side effect of making my tics worse, and of course the massive stress of hospitalization contributed to it too. i wasn't allowed my phone during this time, and i don't remember anyone around me having tics that would trigger mine, but i still spent a large portion of my stay having tics, especially when i would get overwhelmed with noise. i was put on clonadine (anti-anxiety and anti-tic medication) as needed to help the attacks, but the doctors didn't look further into it at all, which is surprising looking back.

since that hospitalization, my tics have gradually but completely gone away. switching adhd meds again helped significantly, and then it took a few months for my occasional mild tic attacks to stop. since then, it's pretty much like i never had them. as i've been writing this, all this talk of tics has caused a bit of muscle tension and the very occasional neck twitch, but i know 2 years ago i wouldn't have been able to write a post like this without a full flare up, so i've made super significant progress just by not engaging with tourrette's content on social media since i know it can be a trigger.

i decided to write all this up and post it because i've tried to learn more about it, but everywhere you look there's doctors just chalking it up to intentional faking for attention. obviously this may be the cause in some cases, but certainly not all of them. one theory i find believable relates to mirror neurons, but there's just not enough actual research on this issue beyond "here's 2 case studies and my opinion" type of articles and then popular news outlets citing those opinions as facts. we need more involvement from the actual people struggling with this, and we need to believe and support people struggling with sudden-onset tic symptoms.

if you want to hear about other people's experiences with this issue, here is another post i found with similar experiences. i couldn't find any others with the crappy mobile search on tumblr.

if you're experiencing this yourself, try to distance yourself from triggers, whether that's social media or something else, and seek medical attention if you're able to, especially if you have other neurologic symptoms like seizures or new/worsening OCD-like symptoms.

[it-is-only-a-novel]

Neurodivergent: a list

A list of those who are included under the "neurodivergent" label.

Applied Neurodiversity

Dyscalculia

Dysgraphia

Dyslexia

Dysnomia

Dyspraxia

Dissociative disorders

Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DpDr)

Dissociative amnesia

Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

Other specified dissociative disorder (OSDD)

Unspecified dissociative disorder

Eating disorders:

Anorexia nervosa

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

Binge-eating disorder

Bullimia nervosa

Pica

Mental illnesses:

Anxiety

Delusional disorder

Depression

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Personality Disorders:

Cluster A:

Paranoid personality disorder

Schizoid personality disorder

Schizotypal personality disorder

Cluster B:

Antisocial personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD)

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Cluster C:

Avoidant personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Other:

Personality change due to another medical condition

Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PD-NOS)

personality disorder trait specified (PD-TS)

Tic disorder

Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder

Tourette syndrome

Transient tic disorder

other

Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)

Angelmans Syndrome

Auditory processing disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Body integrity identity disorder (BIID)

Bipolar disorder

Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR)

Down syndrome

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Fragile X syndrome

Hyperlexia

Intellectual disability

Irlen Syndrome

Meares-Irlen Syndrome

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive love disorder (OLD)

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS)

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Prosopagnosia

Savant Syndrome

Schizophrenia

Synesthesia

Williams Syndrome/Williams Beuren Syndrome

This is by no means a full list.

If you: see that I'm missing something, or

want me to rephrase something, or

have a resource to share, or

have a suggestion for organizing the list

please let me know in the comments/rebloggs.

I'm autistic and I love making lists. I also hope it may help spread awareness about neurodivergent people!

I am not an expert. But I do believe that we should be careful to include people in the neurodivergent umbrella. We are stronger together.

Updated: 9/2/24

[its-ticsticstics]

retrying my "Do you have a Tic Disorder or Tourettes?" poll but reworked for hopefully more accurate results

[thedevilandhisbride]

hey i should probably mention this here too so wednesday at colorguard rehearsal i had a super bad seizure that lasted over 5 minutes and then had severely impaired motor and verbal functions for an hour later, then had another seizure that lasted over 5 minutes as well. during that one i was taken to the ER and was given fluids, then at one point i felt another one coming and they gave me keppra, an anti seizure medication, through IV and that super helped. i left the hospital with a diagnosis of seizure-like activity. its been over a day from both seizure and im still experiencing fatigue and impaired motor and verbal functions, which could be a sign of neurological damage. i need a new gp bc my last one didnt care about me, but i need one esp so i can get an EEG referral, and then i see neurology in feburary for my conversion disorder and also now for the seizures (and possibly a confirmed tourette's diagnosis since the neuro i saw was like "yeah its tourettes but im gonna write transient tics so u dont get bullied" like what anyways) im hoping i dont have neuro damage but it seems likely n my brain is Still fried. ive slept a lot and im like. melting kdjgdfg so ill try to answer any questions anyone has about it but yeah. <3

[ainews]

Neanderthals, the extinct species of humans who roamed the Earth around 40,000 years ago, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. From their physical appearance to their behavior, there are many aspects of neanderthals that continue to intrigue us. One of the most intriguing aspects is their tics, or involuntary movements, and how they may have adapted to life on Earth and beyond.

Tics, also known as transient repetitive movements, are sudden and involuntary movements or vocalizations that are difficult to control. They can be simple, like blinking or throat clearing, or more complex, like jumping or spinning. While tics are often associated with disorders such as Tourette syndrome, they are also present in a significant portion of the general population, including neanderthals.

So why are tics interstellar for neanderthal adapters? One theory suggests that these tics may have helped neanderthals adapt to their environment on Earth, which included a harsh and constantly changing climate. The ability to have sudden and involuntary jerking movements may have allowed neanderthals to quickly adjust to new situations and protect themselves from potential danger.

But it's not just on Earth where tics may have been advantageous for neanderthals. As scientists continue to explore the possibility of neanderthals traveling and living on other planets, tics may have played a crucial role in their ability to adapt to new environments. Much like how tics could have helped them adapt to the unpredictable weather on Earth, they may have also helped them navigate new climates and environments on other planets.

Another theory suggests that tics may have served as a form of communication for neanderthals. In addition to vocalizations, tics could have been a way for neanderthals to express emotions, thoughts, and observations to one another. This could have been especially useful in a species that may have had limited verbal language abilities.

Furthermore, the study of tics in neanderthals may provide valuable insights into the evolution of the human brain. By studying the prevalence and patterns of tics in neanderthal fossils, scientists can gain a deeper understanding of how the brain evolved and developed in our early human ancestors.

Despite the many questions surrounding tics in neanderthals, one thing is clear – these involuntary movements were a fundamental part of their existence. They may have helped them survive and thrive on Earth and may hold valuable clues about our own evolutionary journey.

In conclusion, tics were interstellar for adapters of neanderthals because they may have aided their adaptation to different environments, served as a form of communication, and could provide insights into the evolution of the human brain. As we continue to unearth and study the mysteries of neanderthals, their tics remain an intriguing and important aspect of their existence.

[touretteculture]

People with tics do NOT have to suppress around you just to make you feel comfortable.

People with tics do NOT have to hold down a tic attack just for you to not feel uncomfortable.

People with tics do NOT have to suppress.

Suppressing is a shitty thing, when I suppress my tics, my whole body tenses up, I can’t talk because I’m afraid a vocal tic may come, I let small tics go because it can go unnoticed, I can’t focus on anything that isn’t suppressing tics, I suppress because I’m afraid people can look at me weird, say something bad, or bully me.

And yes, is a form of surviving in a neurotypical world, but it makes US have tic attacks, it make US tired, it make US feel like shit because we can’t unmask around people, we can’t be us with our tics.

So if you have a friend, family, anyone you know with tics, please, let them unmask, let them be free with their tics.

[skyscorner]

Nope. Tic disorders don't just go away like that, save for transient/provisional tic disorder. I was told by my neurologist that tics can get less frequent with age, but that's definitely not the case for eveyone. Also, tics go through perions of waxing and waning, that's normal and a described symptom. So someone's tics aren't going to be the same in intensity/ frequency all of the time.

Yo i have a question about tourettes

Does it like go away completely once the person grows into his/her 20s?

Google doesn't really give me a precise answer

Just saying it can go away or the tics become more controllable, but is it a common accurance?

Maybe asking tumblr is asking the void, but maybe someone can explain me this hahah

[cheese-named-kyle]

Tourette’s is not the only tic disorder! And it’s not the only life-long, incurable, or genetic tic disorder either. I’ve seen so much misinformation on this recently.

It should also be noted that the conditions listed that tics may be associated with have not solidly been proven to cause tics, but may worsen or induce tics in someone who already had mild tics or was genetically predisposed to developing them.

[poor-mental-health-who]

"oh boy i cant wait to go to sleep early today bc i slept 3 hours last night and i have to get up early tomorrow"

my madd and tics bursting through the door:

[its-ticsticstics]

Some issues here-

Tic disorders can present without vocal tics but

the clinical definition of Tourettes Syndrome is

"Have 2 or more vocal AND motor tics".

Tics that only involve motor tics are called "Persistant/Chronic Motor Tic Disorder" and tics that only involve vocal tics are called "Persistant/Chronic Vocal Tics" (and the presence of both motor and vocal tics for UNDER six months is called Provisional/Transient Tic Disorder).

There are many difference between Tic Disorders and Tourettes syndrome and the presence of specific tic categories is one of them.

Sources: (x) (x) and honestly i could just continue forever bc this is true of literally any tourettes resource available anywhere.

Hi everybody! Here's a very important fact about tourettes!

VERBAL TICS ARE ONLY ONE SPECIFIC KIND OF TIC, AND NOT EVERYONE WITH TOURETTES HAS THEM!

I've had tourettes since I was a toddler ( was probably born with it but that's when people started noticing.) Nearly all my tics are physical. When I have told people I have tourette, which isn't often because of the stigma and misunderstanding around it, a lot of people say stuff like "um but you dont yell swear words" and assume I'm lying.

Tourettes is chatactorised by involuntary repetative movements called tics (yes, spelled like that.) Verbal tics are portrayed the most in media because they are usually the most obvious, and because people are like "haha this character yells sexual things that's so funny," cause they're insensative asshole dumdums. (Side note: many people with tourettes do like to make jokes about their tics and think they are funny, but that is totally up to that person and they are not obligated to have a sense of humor about it, and is not permission for you to be an asshole.)

Verbal tics are not always "inapropriate." Sometimes they are repeating word many times after you say it. Sometimes it's a quote from a movie or song or video game. Sometimes it's just a random word or phrase.

Vocal tics are slightly different (this might not be the completely correct terminology but it's how me and my other TS friends have always talked about them.) They involve involuntary sounds, but not neccesarily words, like whooping, coughing, laughing, clicking, imitsting noises, etc.

Physical tics are extremely common. They can be pretty much anything. My most frequent ones are scrunching up my nose, blinking/winking rapidly, rolling my shoulder back in a cirxle and hitting my upper arm against my side on the way forward, full body shivers, and blurring my eyes. Other common ones are clicking ankles or knees together, shaking your head back and forth, and sometimes hitting yourself or objects.

These are all completely valid forms of tourettes!!!! And they are qll completely involuntary. That means that people with tourettes DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER THEM. This is not a situation of "well I know you have a mental illness but it's still your responsibility to try and get better and not do things that hurt other people," or "you wouldn't have said that offensive word if it wasn't something you already thought and had in your vocabulary." It is a literal motor disorder and there is no part of the person with tourettes that has made the conscious intentional decision to do these things.

All these types of tics can be very hard to live with, so if someone trusts you enough to tell you about their TS, don't be an asshole and accuse them of lying because you haven't done your research. Everyone can and should reblog.

[amaxranthe]

What Tourette’s feels like-- a guide for people who don’t have it

For people who don’t have Tourette’s, I want you to partake in this fun, fresh, and exciting exercise, using my FAVORITE tic as an example.

1. Clear your throat, hard enough that you can hear it. Did you do it? Could you hear it? Okay now,

2. Do it again

3.Do it again

4.Keep doing it and only stop when you’re sleeping, or heavily involved/fascinated with something that it’s enough to distract your brain from sending the signal to do it again.

I think that when people see Tourette’s, they understand that it must be annoying to have to do a vocal tic like clearing your throat or producing a sound, even doing a motor tic is understandable a nuisance, but I don’t think people understand the literal physical toll of it.

Clearing my throat isn’t a big deal, but after doing it for an hour over and over and over again, that ish gets old real quick. My throat gets dry, it feels uncomfortable, it might even start to hurt. After doing it for an entire day, wow that sucked. After doing it every day, every second I’m awake, for 3 months straight, omg put me out of my misery it’s a wonder I even have a voice at all.

I have a tic that makes me roll my eyes. It gets me in trouble obviously with people who don’t know I have Tourette’s, but it also makes my LITERAL EYEBALLS HURT! People without Tourette’s, how often do your eyeballs hurt, just asking as a frame of reference.

People without a motor/vocal tic disorder need to realize that simple things like blinking or throat clearing or wrist flicking become LITERALL HELL when done repeatedly against your will. Blinking is so insignificant to non-ticcers, harmless even. “Oh you have to blink a lot? That’s not so bad.” If I smile, or contort my face in any way (like maybe the sun was too bright and I flinch) my face 9/10 automatically cramps, MY ENTIRE FREAKING FACE CRAMPS, and I’m stuck like that until I can break out of it. When it gets really bad, if I do anything other than have a straight face, BAM instant full face cramp. Can you imagine, can you fathom having your face cramp? And I look stupid too when I do it. If youve ever paused a video in the middle of an actor talking and landed on some funny images, that’s what I look like during a cramp. It sucks, but “BliNKing ISnt THat BAd.” Sure.

Tldr; if you don’t have Tourette’s, don’t downplay someone’s tics. Stuff like blinking or throat clearing may seem harmless, but doing it 24/7 can lead to some real consequences

[ayy-dhd]

*reads article about tourettes*

"hmm i wonder what my life would be like if ~i~ had a tic disorder..." i say as i bob my head, crack my knuckles, squint my eyes, and scrunch my nose all at the same time for 5 seconds straight.