jujubean114

I'm fifteen & have had TS foraround seven years & the only symptoms on that list that I've ever experienced are the one about preferring to finish one thing & go onto the other & the short temper (getting upset really easily.) Both of these, I'm fairly sure, have something to do with having TS. On the positive side, people with TS are generally creative thinkers & in touch with nature. Not everything about TS is a bad thing- I think alot of people misunderstand that. It's hard to classify symptoms depending on the person, but as a whole, TS afflicted individuals do not apply to most of what is on that list.

I'm so glad that you gave me that tip about the website! In the past few days everything about TS & OCD has just opened up- there is alot that I didn't know about. I'm curious about your son's tics- i didn't know that certain things could trigger them, like computers for instance- now that I think about it though, certain things trigger my tics too. Thanks again!

Thankyou for your response I'm glad to hear that my fear of meds isn't an entirely bad thing! I wasn't completely aware of how great a range of effects different medications have on different people. I heard somewhere that it sometimes takes years to find just the right one. i would prefer to take natural supplements though, meds kindof scare me as I addressed earlier^ I've already talked to my mom about it & we're going to look into it

Thankyou very much for your advice! Although I put up with TS & OCD, It's not something that I prefer living with. I can barely imagine what everything would be like without it & I've never been able to try. I'm going to talk to my parents about some of the natural remedies that you suggested. it sounds like a much better alternative to meds & I'd be alot more comfortable trying them!

I have noticed that my tics aren't nearly as bad in comparision to when I was younger, but my OCD has done just the opposite. My main tic is cracking all of the joints in my body & when I'm at home I have throat clearing tics & I have to make a purring sound. My OCD symptoms- well there are too many to name but probably the most notable ones are: When I write, i can't put certain words under other words & I can't write the word '&' (I can't type it either so I use this >&) etc. It takes me a long time to write because I constantly have to erase & rewrite things, & even when I do, my handwriting is pretty atrocious. If I see the word '&' or the word 'the' or the word 'was' while I'm reading, I have to throw the book up into the air & catch it & then re-read the page so that I can skip over those words. I also have to touch things certain numbers of times & I have to turn lights on & off with a single finger without letting any other part of me come into the room. Sometimes I can't finish my sentences because all of the sudden I won't be able to say a certain word. These things can be very time consuming. I get irrated pretty easily because when I get stressed out it just sort of feels overwhelming coping not only with the constant thoughts & obsessions in my mind, but with everything else. I have a really short temper because of it. For example; When I can't find something my mind becomes obsessed & I CANNOT do anything else until I find that thing. When I can't find it I get really upset & frustrated & i cry alot & yell which I'm sure annoys my family, but I know that they understand. The only other problem i have with it is that sometimes when i take tests, I can't read the questions because I know that I'm on a time limit so it's hard for my mind to think about anything else. Luckily, my teachers allow accomidations that I've requested. When people ask me about these things, I just explain TS & OCD to them & they just accept that. As for medication, one of my 'obsessions' are that i think that it might poison me or that it will change me or harm me in some way (i usually can't even take common headache medicine) so it's hard for me to even try it. I'm hoping that I will get over this at some point. Woah I've just realized how much I've typed! It's just so good to vent all of this because i keep most of these things to myself- I feel like I can really open up in these forums because these people are going through alot of the same things I am! What about you? Do you have any tics or symptoms of OCD? Are you on medication!?

I'm fifteen years old & have TS & OCD. I used to have insomnia but I didn't like the idea of taking medication so my doctor suggested melatonin- it's a natural supplement that doesn't produce any side-effects. After taking it for about four weeks, I slowly weaned myself off of it, so that I am now able to get to sleep on my own! It might be a good thing for your son to try

Thankyou so much that's an excellent idea! I really appreciate this forum- I had no idea how many poeple out there have cases & symptoms just like mine. It's a good feeling to know that I'm not alone

I'm fifteen & have had TS & OCD for about eight years. Me & my Dad both have it. My Dad recently underwent a heart transplant & is on heart medication that heightens his OCD symptoms. Whenever we go on walks he has to perform certain rituals that include walking on other people's property or going up to their doors. So far, no one has noticed but sooner or later someone's going to & I'm wondering how I can explain OCD to them in a way they will understand because I'm not sure that my Dad can as he is not entirely familiar with it & may have a hard time explaining it, especially under all of his medication. Any advice?

I'm fifteen & have had TS & OCD for about eight years. Me & my Dad both have it. My Dad recently underwent a heart transplant & is on heart medication that heightens his OCD symptoms. Whenever we go on walks he has to perform certain rituals that include walking on other people's property or going up to their doors. So far, no one has noticed but sooner or later someone's going to & I'm wondering how I can explain OCD to them in a way they will understand because I'm not sure that my Dad can as he is not entirely familiar with it & may have a hard time explaining it, especially under all of his medication. Any advice?

I've had OCD & Tourettes for about eight years now & I've just discovered all of these forums- I had no idea how many people there were out there that have cases just like me. I read your post & it gives me hope because I'm not on any meds either. It seems like most people I've read about with OCD or TS are on meds but on of my 'obsessions' is that I fear medication (As weird as that sounds!) I think that it is poisoned or that it will harm me in some way or change me. SO I'm very hesitant to even try it. Knowing that someone else has dealt with these disorders without meds makes me feel like I can deal with it on my own. THANKS!