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By Maria Sooy, NJCTS Youth Council<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone with Tourette Syndrome I also struggle with the co-occuring issues of anxiety and depression.  I find that when I feel less anxious and depressed, my tics tend to be more mild.  Having a balanced and healthy lifestyle helps me manage these feelings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although I know that these conditions will never completely disappear, I have found strategies to help me manage them.  The most helpful thing for me is participating in mindful activities where I am present in the moment.  One of my favorite activities that I have been doing for a few years now is yoga.  Yoga is all about not have expectations for yourself and focusing on exactly what you are doing in the moment.  I don\u2019t always want to do it, but after I always feel refreshed and everything in my life seems a little more manageable. Taking my mind off of the things that are bothering me even if it\u2019s only for an hour has a huge impact on how I feel.  The focus on breath and keeping a clear mind in yoga helps me to stay present.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although yoga is helpful to me, there are lots of options when it comes to stress relieving, mindful activities.  Some other things that I also find helpful are taking a bike ride, journaling, or reading a book.  Any activity that allows you to focus on exactly what you are doing in that moment is helpful.  I hope you will find incorporating more mindful activities daily as beneficial as I find it for my overall wellbeing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Maria Sooy, NJCTS Youth Advocate
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