Newsweek article

[powerofprayer]

Here's an article that was sent to me by the TSA Chapter leader in OK.

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20429230/site/newsweek/

 

I was curious as to some of your opinions on HRT.

[tlkinser]

A family friend sent me a link to that article as well. I don't like the underlying message that our children are able to control their tics. However, since I am willing to try absolutely anything before (or IF ever) medication, I have to keep an open mind about it. I just hope that people (teachers, coaches, other authority figures) don't misinterpret this article and think that our children are ticcing because they are lacking in self-control. I know my son (and daughter too) absolutely can't help themselves when they tic. At times, they can control the frequency or intensity of the tics given the social setting they are in, but some how, some way, they need to let their tics out.

 

tlk

[Chemar]

Tourette tics and many other tics are NOT habits

 

they are neurologically generated movements or sounds

 

I know from personal experience with my son, and have heard from many others (experts included) that to try to make someone with TS "control" their tics can frequently cause worse reactions ie heightened anxiety, OCD, etc which in turn can result in an increase in tics