My Life with Tourette’s Syndrome
I have mild Tourette&#x27;s as well, mainly in the form of body and facial tics.  While I had some challenges growing up (nobody knew why I did the things I did) I can&#x27;t say it was as bad as this recounting.  I am a bit younger though (33).  I do agree that most people just think of Tourette&#x27;s as uncontrollable swearing since that&#x27;s mainly how it&#x27;s represented on TV.  It sucks, but I&#x27;m lucky that it&#x27;s relatively mild and people I know don&#x27;t seem to be bothered by it.  I think it&#x27;s very hard for many people to understand because it&#x27;s so hard to put into words.  Many people think it&#x27;s involuntary, but when you tell them that it&#x27;s in fact voluntary, but compulsory they tend to downplay it and wonder why you just don&#x27;t stop.  Anyway, great article cheers.