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10 Tips for people with klazomania (screaming tics)

1, and this is one that has changed my life: if you have very frequent shouting/screaming tics, DO VOCAL WARMUPS! I used to consistently lose my voice at the end of every day before I started doing this. There are plenty of short and simple warmup tutorials online- find one that works for you!

2, if you live in an apartment building, make sure to tell your neighbors. You don't need to explicitly tell them you have TS, but make sure they know you make loud sounds frequently so they're not concerned. Putting a sign on your door also works. Remember: in the USA it is illegal for landlords to evict someone solely because of a disability.

3, if you're heading off to college and plan on living in a dormitory you might want to request not having a roommate. If you are already diagnosed with a tic disorder, it should be easy to do this through your college's disability services office. If you would like to have a roommate make sure they understand your tics.

4, if you are planning on going out (to a restaurant, theme park, museum, etc.) you might want to call the staff of the location to inform them you have tics a few days before. I usually call ahead to restaurants to let them know about my klazomania and coprolalia tics and I've found that doing so makes it easier for both parties.

5, going off of 4, if you're going to a theme park or large museum and plan to suppress at least part of the time, get a map and mark off secluded places where you can safely let your tics out.

6, if you'd like you can bring a stuffed animal out in public with you: both for emotional support and to muffle the sound of loud tics.

7, if you're a middle or high school student, email your teachers to let them know about your tics. If you have moderate/severe tics it was very important to me that I gave a presentation to each of my classes at the beginning of each semester to teach them about my TS. Another accommodation that I got in high school was being allowed to zoom into my classes instead of attending in person: So on bad tic days I would stay home, and my teachers would broadcast the class over zoom for me.

8, drink lots of water and purchase a humidifier if possible. At the end of a long day drinking fluid and being in a more humid environment will help to soothe your voice. Herbal tea with honey or mild broths can also help soothe your voice!

9, have a good network of friends who understand and support you. This is no easy feat and can take years but it will have a huge impact on your quality of life. Join a support group (IRL or online) to talk to other people with tics who understand what you're going through, and find people who share your hobbies and interests!

10, remember that your tics don't define who you are! It is not your fault that you have tics, and you are not doing them on purpose. Don't feel guilty for something you have no control over. You deserve to live a happy and fulfilling life just like anyone else!

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The "you only ever talk about your disability!" crowd will never not be funny to me. Yes of course I only talk about my disability on the blog I made exclusively to talk about my disability

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making pinterest boards of your comfort characters >>>

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live footage of gorgug meeting his dad for the first time

#d20 #dimension 20 #d20 fantasy high #dimension 20 fantasy high #gorgug fantasy high #gorgug thistlespring #zac oyama #harry styles #brennan lee mulligan #d&d #dungeons and dragons #dropout tv #fantasy high

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the worst ever is when your tic gets stuck. like in or out bestie

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Tourette’s is not your fucking punchline

I’m not a joke.

My tics can be funny, but my disability as a whole is not.

It’s debilitating.

It’s isolating.

It’s painful.

Stop mocking my disability because your tiny brain can’t comprehend it.

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LEAKED: gorgugs dms

#dimension 20 #d&d #d&d stuff #fantasy high #brennan lee mulligan #gorgug thistlespring #zac oyama #dropout tv #the bad kids #d20 #d20 fantasy high

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im painting on leaves again

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me [coming to terms with a truth about myself]: hm..................................................... unfortunate

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How to pass hours of time without getting bored:

Have a BFRB

That's it.

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HEARTBREAKING: Poor girl has to get out of the soft warm bed even though she is so so so so comfy

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i just want to stop ticcing :(

#tics #tourette’s #tw tics #tw tic mention #undiagnosed tourettes #tic disorder #motor tics #vocal tics

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"i love you" can be said in many ways