""A diagnosis brought clarity, and it meant that I could deal with my tics in a healthier way - or so I thought.""
""In my rural community, very few people knew what Tourette was. I certainly didn't.""
""I grew up in a small western New York town in the 1980s, those heady days of ozone-depleting hairspray, goofy mullets, and syrupy synth pop.""
""She actually demonstrated 'that thing' in front of my classmates because I was apparently annoying her and disrupting her lesson.""
The article chronicles the author's journey with Tourette syndrome, which began with a severe bout of tics during a stressful moment. Following a car accident caused by uncontrollable tics, the author sought medical advice and was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, bringing both shock and relief. Growing up in a small community in the 1980s, the author felt isolated due to a lack of awareness about the condition. Past experiences, such as being ridiculed by a teacher, highlight the social challenges faced by those with Tourette syndrome and the importance of understanding and acceptance.
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