Blog entries by teenagers with Tourette Syndrome
For me, living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been one of those life-shaping experiences. It has not always been easy, but it’s pushed me to grow, speak up, and discover a version of myself I didn’t know existed.
This past summer, I had the extraordinary opportunity to intern at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) through Harvard Summer School, focusing on Tourette Syndrome (TS) research under Dr. Erica Greenberg, director of the Pediatric Psychiatry OCD and Tic Disorders Program. This… Continue Reading
It is very possible to navigate this seasons celebrations with confidence and enjoy them as much as you can. Here are some strategies that I hope you find helpful! Continue Reading
It is and should be the goal of everyone with Tourette’s to be comfortable in their own shoes. It is not required to share it with others around you, but it would ease some of the stress or anxiety that comes with the disorder. Continue Reading
For people with Tourette’s Syndrome, regardless of when your journey kicks off, uncertainty about how TS might affect your romantic endeavors can be an added stress to an already emotionally turbulent experience. Continue Reading
If you have Tourettes Syndrome, you know how difficult school can be. Sadly, Tourettes often comes with some friends, like anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders that can cause difficulty learning and concentrating. Thankfully, there are solutions to these problems.… Continue Reading
As someone who’s received a public school education almost all my life, the prospect of attending an academic institution like The Peddie School was intimidating. Continue Reading
I have made incredible connections through my involvement with the organization, found numerous role models I admire, and learned invaluable lessons that I would not have otherwise. Continue Reading
How does Tourette’s affect youth in sports? This is a common question that often goes unanswered. Continue Reading
The author of this essay was a winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay they included with their application. When I was eight, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Tourette Syndrome, which causes me… Continue Reading