Hi there.
My tics started when I was 6, and of course they confused the heck out of me, scared me, and then I quickly realized I needed to be ashamed and embarrassed by them and try to subdue them and hide them. Great start to life. I had absolutely no “safe place” or safe person. My parents and both sisters came here from overseas “on the boat” so I never knew any grandparents or aunts or uncles.

I’ve tried to figure out if I had/have Tourette’s or OCD or tics, but I believe they are all connected and related so I guess it doesn’t matter what I call them. Anti-depressants helped make my OCD tolerable – it totally took over my life for a while there.

I’d love to hear more about the things you’ve learned through your healing path. It’s nice to chat with someone who “gets it”.
Sue