Don't you hate touretts

[casdfkjw123]

It's so hard living with tourette for me... I have become overly depressed (possibly bipolar) and sometimes suicidal. I'm only 13... And i get bullied... Especially cyber bullying alot. My mom wouldn't let me get medications because of side affects. However it seems to get worse. Teachers hate me although I'm smart. How about you? Similar experiances?

[Robin70]

Hang in there,. Things will get better. Both myself and my 18 year old daughter both have tourettes. Although mine is still here it does get better as you get older. My daughter's tourettes actually calmed down from age 13 to 18. Although they have increased with her now and are causing bad headaches. She has been on medication and chose to stop taking it, but she will begin medication again next week. My advise to you and I'm not a doctor is just what I tell her. When you get into a stressful situation, think of something you enjoy that is relaxing. It really helps calm your tics. Don't think about your tics because the more you do, the worse it gets. Try to find something that relaxes your mind and it will help you calm your tics. Good luck to you. I know it is very hard at your age and kids can be cruel, but my daughter has had a normal life and alot of friends by explaining to them that this is a neurological disorder that she can't control. Your true friends will accept you no matter what. Things will get better and suicide is never an option. You have your entire life ahead of you and have an opportunity to bring much happiness to other people. I agree with the other person's comment, that most kids think their teachers hate them. It is not true. And you state that you a very bright so the best thing to do is take one day at a time, concentrate on getting a great education and find something that makes you happy.

[casdfkjw123]

no. and before I didn't want to. now I do so bad, this is making me go INSANE

[21687]

have you guys been offered medication for this? cos i never have been!

[casdfkjw123]

A couple days ago i started to develop shoulder ticks... it's not affecting my social life at all but holy f***... it is annoying

[Angel711]

To start I am so sorry you have to go thru that. I had a lot of bullies when I was little because of Tourettes also, it is very hard. But keep your chin up, your not any diff than anyone in anyway! it will get easier as you get older i'm sure, it did for me, I grew out of my ts I still have it but no were near as bad as I did when I was younger. Just relax and do your very best to ignore and be happy. Good luck :)

[gorillagrits]

Look up pyroluria on the internet.   The pyroluria sites mention Tourette's and bipolar disorder.  Ask your parents to help you look this up.