Sunday, June 10, 2007

Sick of Tics "Literally!"

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been on in a couple of days, but I have been really sick, like throwing up sick. I threw up twice, and I could only eat jello and gatorade for a whole day! Oh well. But my shouting tics are getting much worse and I can't control the volume of my voice that much. I hate this tic more than any other tic that I have ever had before! On a brighter note, on Saturday I am going on vacation! But I am not looking forward to being stuck in a car for twelve hours with people who don't want to hear me shouting. This is such a hard tic to manage, my sister is already up my neck about even being near her, but this whole shouting thing now really annoysher. I can't be anywhere where she is, and that's kind of impossible because we are twins. It's so hard to go out in public without being able to really let go! Today I was out at a theatre and all through the play I had to bite my lip to keep from ticcing, and at the applause I looked like an idiot, shouting and ooing like a drunken voicebox. Well I guess I'll have to make due! But I have acupuncture tomorrow, so that is good! Till next time, see ya!

1 comment:

KenD said...

Hi Elliot:

I am so very proud of you for sharing your challenges and strategies as openly and courageously as you have.

May this blog bring you and other who have to live with Tourettes some measure of wisdom and peace, if not physical relief from its many disstressing symptoms.

Your friend,

Ken