Teen Arts
Today was a great day. I have been feeling so down lately, but today was a great day. Our school has a special day called Teen Arts once a year. We submit artworks, writings, and listen to people play music.… Continue Reading
Depression
Struggling with tics and anxiety and looking for support
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I have been struggling with Tourette’s for about 6-7 years now. I was never formally diagnosed, though. However, I was diagnosed with depression, ocd, and have multiple symptoms of ADD, however I don’t know… Continue Reading
New Jersey teen wants to see more acceptance and education
Hallie Hoffman wants you to know that people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) are more than just their diagnosis. “TS is just one group we belong to, just as people may identify themselves with other groups such as athletes or musicians,”… Continue Reading
Legacy of Princeton teen is growing with 2nd annual awareness event
NJ Walks for TS at Princeton returns to Mercer County on Sunday, March 29. The 5K walk/family fun run will take place at Mercer County Park (East Picnic Area) in West Windsor. The second annual walk is growing, and teen… Continue Reading
South Jersey teens with Tourette Syndrome train as youth leaders
Teens in South Jersey are ready to reach out and help peers and health-care professionals understand the complexities of life with Tourette Syndrome (TS). TS is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary sounds or movements known as tics. In addition,… Continue Reading
Haddon Township (N.J.) High School students learn about Tourette Syndrome
Faculty members of Haddon Township High School and student members of the school’s Psychology Club devoted time on February 2 to learn about Tourette Syndrome. Known also as TS, Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable sounds and… Continue Reading
Me time, isolation & the domino effect
“I just don’t like people.” I have said this phrase before. I am going to let you in on a secret. IT IS A LIE! I mentioned in my previous post that some things can be good, even great, for… Continue Reading
Tourette’s and OCD, Cousins or Siblings?
I have yet to meet another person with Tourette’s who does not also have at least one comorbid condition. For me, there has not just been one, but at least three of these ‘cousins’ as they are frequently called. There… Continue Reading
Positive distractions
This past weekend was quite difficult. My head jerking tic came back with a vengeance. It has been painful and exhausting. After a day or two, I realized I had a giant lump on the base of the back of… Continue Reading
2014 NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Award Essay: “Tourette is a Blessing in Disguise”
This is the essay I submitted to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2014 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. I hope you enjoy it! My grandmother always told me that every person was put … Continue Reading