How to get diagnosed with Tourettes | Types of Tic Disorders

This is a guide on the types of tic disorders and the steps to getting diagnosed.
I am not a medical professional, this is from my own research and my own knowledge of having Tourettes Syndrome.
If you think you may suffer from one of these conditions/disorders please contact your doctor :)

Heres a link to resources about tic disorders and tourettes:

Time Stamps:
00:51 - Tourettes Syndrome
2:17 - Provisional Tic Disorder
3:00 - Persistent/Chronic Tic Disorder
4:05 - Anxiety Tics
4:37 - Other Causes of Tics
5:56 - How to get diagnosed
7:13 - Bloopers

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[emilebonnefoy]

I really shouldn’t be watching videos that set off my tics, but here we go!

[tessachandler]

I just got diagnosed with tourettes a few weeks ago but I’ve been ticcing for around 3 years so you might not get a diagnosis super quick :)

[sailorarwen]

I knew someone in high school with Tourette’s. He was such a kind young man and it’s a shame kids in school are oftentimes horrible people because I know high school was hard for him. He rarely could sit through a whole class because he was embarrassed that he was being distracting and teachers have even told him to leave. People need to get a grip because it’s not like people can help it and we, as a society, should just be able to go on with our lives as if nothing different is going on.
I guess the one thing I’m curious about is if you regularly see a neurologist for your condition? I used to work for a neurologist but never had someone come in with Tourette’s. Do you meet with a neurologist for progress updates? Are there any kind of treatments available? Have you pursued any treatments?
I don’t know you at all but you seem fun and sweet and I hope you’re happy with who are are and that you don’t give a crap what anybody thinks 😬❤️

[pooheilish]

6:32 very well said !! that’s why i never fully diagnosed myself with depression and anxiety (even though i knew i had it) until i got diagnosed, because i refused to unintentionally mock those disorders !

[ashersanderson]

ive had tics since i was 14 but ive never been diagnosed because shortly afterward i became mute and find it hard to do things such as go to the doctors, but i have been invited into a community of people with diagnosed tourettes and they all know and support me despite my lack of diagnosis

[ilonarussell]

I have anxiety and ocd tics. it took a bit to notice but now that i have, they're a bit more persistent and sometimes i gaslight myself thinking i'm just doing it for attention. i can't imagine having tourettes. thank you for making this video.

[brady-the-doggy]

I developed tics a month ago, this really helped!

[shadowsun]

I’m not on tictok so I’m glad your making longer format video’s.

[izzierose]

I’ve got anxiety tics, and adhd tics. Didn’t know that’s what they were until now

[sarahbetha]

Recently I've noticed a neck jerking that I can't control. A lot of times I don't even notice at first that I'm doing it. Yesterday I was looking up info on tics to try and find out why it was happening, and then it got really bad. Like a tic attack or something? I'm not sure. But it was the worst it's ever been before and it lasted for like 20 minutes and by the time I finally was able to stop it my neck was hurting so bad I was crying. A little bit ago it happened again, not as bad as yesterday's but still worse than they usually are. I have anxiety and some other mental illnesses, so I think maybe that's it...

[tourettetalkwithjaytwitch]

Great video. You explained Tourette Syndrome very well and I like how you pointed out the difference between tourette's and other tic disorders.

[holdyourhex]

I've had a non-verbal tick for about 7 years now and I've never been to GP about it because I'm embarrassed about it. But now after watching your video I know I probably have a form of Tourettes so just having a label to put on it makes me feel better about myself. It gets worse when I'm stressed or have anxiety. It also gets worse when I get the feeling someone notices the tick and this makes me do it more when I'm around them. Its awful and this stresses me out even more. Its not nice to have it can get you down so bad. It makes you feel like you have something wrong with yourself mentally and I suppose you have :( But just knowing others have it and I'm not alone is a HUGE help so thanks for the video. Some ticks DO GO AWAY when you have no stress and you stop thinking about it that's what I've found. So you might not have the problem for life but you will always remember it because its apart of YOU but just forget it and be happy and it will go away. I HAVE TOURETTES and if you have to tell someone that because they pick up on a tick just tell them what you have and be PROUD of it. Dont let it get you down.

[ticcytac]

I don’t normally watch stuff that set off my tics but Zara’s content is so worth it love your channel

[maxewell]

I’ve started getting tics around a year ago but it was only noticeable more recently. It’s also getting worse so I am enjoying this video for educational purposes

[bigboaby]

I dont have tourettes or tics, but i clicked on this video because i felt like i didnt know that much about tics! this is really educational and i wasnt very educated about tics! so thank you<33

[junenovae]

It's so complicated, I have autism and ADHD and so I've had echolalia, palilalia, echopraxia, palipraxia, and many menta tics (do not know if they have a name) for a very long time... But recently I watched a documentary about tourettes and since then I have multiple tics a day... So I don't know if it's my autism and ADHD that just got hyperfixated on it, or if the documentary triggered my tics or I don't know.
Though I called my local neurology service and they didn't know who to refer me to cause they had never gotten a call from an adult with tics apparently. Anyway, they are not very bothering, just wanting to make sure everything is fine, otherwise I can do anything I want, I just say/do funny things sometimes

[brydoeslife]

Great video! Thank you for making longer videos that are informative, they really help🥰

[baguettesorcerer]

I FINALLY TOLD MY MOM ABOUT MY TICS AND SHES GONNA HELP ME GET DIAGNOSED

[INFJIntrovertNerd]

Now, I don't have touretts, but those of you who do. you are so strong and amazing❤!!!! I' didn't know much about the topic but I want to say. You all I am sending my love and so much respect for every single on of you

[ghostlyvendetta]

I developed tics really recently, it really sucks, but I have an appointment with a neurological doctor next week.