Stress does not simply affect how we feel: it directly influences the nervous system and can significantly increase the frequency and intensity of tics. At the same time, the physical effort, social pressure and exhaustion caused by tics can generate even more stress, creating a cycle that is difficult to break. In this episode, we…
Tourette Syndrome doesn’t usually disappear in adulthood, it changes. Today we talk about masking, control, work, relationships, and what acceptance really means when you live with Tourette every single day. Tic Different.
Anxiety can act as a hidden amplifier of Tourette’s, increasing physical tension, nervous-system arousal and the frequency or intensity of tics. At the same time, the fear of having a tic in public can create even more anxiety, producing a difficult cycle of worry, movement and social discomfort. In this episode, we explore the biological…
Tourette Syndrome in children often begins quietly: a blink, a movement, a sound that slowly becomes impossible to ignore. Today we talk about the first signs of Tourette, the mistakes adults often make, and how understanding matters far more than control. Tic Different.
Oppositional behaviour can make everyday life with Tourette’s feel like a constant struggle. Requests become arguments, limits trigger intense reactions and relationships with parents, teachers or other authority figures can quickly turn into battles. In this episode, we explore the connection between Tourette syndrome and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, explaining why cognitive rigidity, emotional overload and…
Tourette Syndrome isn’t usually dangerous, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to live with. Behind the tics there’s often exhaustion, frustration, and the weight of being misunderstood by society. Today we talk about the difference between what people imagine… and what Tourette really feels like. Tic Different.
Impulsivity can make it feel as though the body or the voice acts before the mind has time to intervene. In Tourette’s, this is not simply carelessness or a lack of self-control, but a difficulty in the brain’s response-inhibition system, which normally creates a pause between an impulse and an action. In this episode, we…
Most people think they know Tourette Syndrome because of what they’ve seen online or in movies. But the real symptoms are often silent, exhausting, and invisible to everyone else. Today we talk about the tics nobody notices… and the battles hidden behind them. Tic Different!
How does Tourette syndrome really start? In this episode, I talk honestly about causes, genetics, and all the myths you find online. It’s not your parents’ fault.It’s not “all in your head.”And no, it’s not something you can control with willpower. It’s your brain. And understanding how it works changes everything.
Can you really be cured of Tourette syndrome?The short answer is no. But the real answer is more interesting. In this episode, I talk honestly about what it means to live with tics, how things change as you grow up, and why the goal isn’t to eliminate them, but to truly learn how to live…
What is Tourette syndrome, really?Not the version you see in videos, not the random swearing stereotype. In this episode, I explain Tourette in a simple, real, and unfiltered way: what tics are, how they actually show up, and why most of what you read online is wrong. If you want to understand what it really…
In this episode I talk about growing up with Tourette, feeling like an outsider, and finding my place through games and the right people. Not fitting in doesn’t always mean losing—sometimes it’s exactly what makes you stand out.
