julia24 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I've seen this mentioned a few times here. I'm wondering exactly what the connection is. Are people with TS more likely to experience frequent rage? I'd love to read some articles on this aspect, but I poked around the homepage a little & didn't come up with anything. Any links you can share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaH Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Just my opinion but I think the rages are linked to the other things going on with the person that has TS, like candida and food allergies and probably not the TS itself. Atleast thats what I'm hoping with my dd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 rage may be co-morbid, but is not an inherant part of Tourette Syndrome per se. Only motor and vocal tics are inherant to TS, all other issues are either co-morbid (eg ADD, OCD, SID, rages, defiant disorders, depression and other mood disorders etc etc etc) or aquired (ie some people with TS are misunderstood and ridiculed and so develop psychological issues as a result but not as a symptom of their TS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Julie here is also a link on some info on rages from Tourette Syndrome Plus, a really good website http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/rage.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKJ Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I've seen this mentioned a few times here. I'm wondering exactly what the connection is. Are people with TS more likely to experience frequent rage? I'd love to read some articles on this aspect, but I poked around the homepage a little & didn't come up with anything. Any links you can share? The way it was explained to me by both dd's Dr and Therapist is that is like an "energy burst" that builds up and comes out this way. My dd never had anything like this until she developed PANDAS. The Dr at the PANDAS research said it was know to happen with TS (didn't say specifically how it was related - comorbid or a symptom, just that they were linked). In fact the meds they put her on to help with the rages, Tenex, is used for tics. I guess the way I understood it, although it wasn't spelled out, is that like a tic, it is an uncontrolled burst of energy that comes out as rage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 According to my son's Chinese doctor and accupuncture, neurological problem is cause by "Wind". "Excess Heat" either coming from consuming too much of certain food or having a low threshold temperment will elevate "Wind". Their recommendations are to eat less fried and greasy food, like french fries, fried chicken, pizza, hamburger, chocolate, potatoe chip, and other junk food..... Eat more fruit and vegetable. Also, excercise to relax the nervous system and detox through perspiration. Yoga and play therapy was also suggested. My son went to one play therapy session (while I was present), and his tics elevated when he played the "Angry animal" game. When the session was over, his tics also subsided. My son is a mild temper and sensitive kid, but he doesn't know how to express himself. When he is frustrated with his friends, instead of letting them know how he feels, he would say "I hate you" and walk away. Since I have been working with him on dealing with his feeling and how to handle various situations, he is alot more confident and happy. He is making more friends and learned how to enter play more easily. And his temperatment also improved. I believe it indirectly helped with his tics. We took a family yoga class. It was fun but he is not too interested. So i find things that he is interested in. We go to the park about 4 times a week, riding his bike, jumping rope, .... hanging out with his friends. I really see a big improvement in his behavior. Also, he is getting more coordinated as a result. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia24 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thanks for that link, Chemar. I've had rage episodes ever since I was a little kid. I can't count the number of times I have broken things or gone straight through the drywall with chairs or other objects. I never considered a TS connection, though. I've found over the years that the rage is somewhat controllable. I can feel it escalating & I am learning new ways to bring it down quickly before I erupt with it. In addition, the times where it escalates to rage rather than just anger is much less now than when I was little. The thing is, I have a 3 y.o., and I am a SAHM, and it's very important to me that I learn how to deal with rage & anger in relation to her. I've blown up in front of her a handful of times in my life & I wish I could take every single one back. I plan to research the TS/diet connection more now, as I am also currently studying ways to control anger in general through other avenues. OT, Patty: How old is your son? Is he your only child? I've talked to you quite a bit here, but I must have missed your intro. -Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thanks for that link, Chemar. I've had rage episodes ever since I was a little kid. I can't count the number of times I have broken things or gone straight through the drywall with chairs or other objects. I never considered a TS connection, though. I've found over the years that the rage is somewhat controllable. I can feel it escalating & I am learning new ways to bring it down quickly before I erupt with it. In addition, the times where it escalates to rage rather than just anger is much less now than when I was little. The thing is, I have a 3 y.o., and I am a SAHM, and it's very important to me that I learn how to deal with rage & anger in relation to her. I've blown up in front of her a handful of times in my life & I wish I could take every single one back. I plan to research the TS/diet connection more now, as I am also currently studying ways to control anger in general through other avenues. OT, Patty: How old is your son? Is he your only child? I've talked to you quite a bit here, but I must have missed your intro. -Julie Julie, Thx for your prompt response regarding the doctor. I am going to contacting her next week and will let you know. I am also a SAHM. I have 2 kids, my son is 61/2 and my daughter is going to be 41/2. It has been great chatting with you and the others on this board. I have gotten so much support and info., it actually takes some of the stress off of me. Is the air purifier continue to help with your tic? Just be careful of the ionic ones because it produces a small amount of ozone. patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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