The article highlights a Reddit AMA by a young Scottish woman with Tourette Syndrome, who shares her experiences and insights to educate the public. Despite being relatively common, affecting 1 in 50 children in the US, knowledge about the condition is often based on misrepresentations in media. The young woman, diagnosed with severe Tourette's, encourages questions to dispel myths and shed light on the challenges and realities of living with the disorder, particularly the overwhelming sensations that can trigger tics, especially under stress.
To describe the feeling, I'm gonna use swearing as an example. Suddenly, in the back of my throat, I get this weird feeling, and in my head, I know the only way I can get that feeling to go away is to say that word... Stress is the main thing that brings it on.
I have Tourette Syndrome. As a teenager, my doctor said it was the most severe case she'd ever seen. I'm here to share my experiences, answer questions, and help spread awareness about Tourette Syndrome.
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