I was diagnosed with this condition by my child psychiatrist. Now that I'm an adult, the doctors are saying I don't have it anymore. Do you think some psychiatric medications cause tics?
& the doctor who diagnosed me told me that my TS kicks in when I'm going through stress or anxiety. Some people think that I don't have it because they think I'd be ticking no matter what, stressed or not. My outbursts are worse when I'm angry & stressed. But one doctor said, "No, that's not TS, it's just impulse control, & you're bipolar." He turned out to misdiagnose me so he can make more money.
& people say I use my TS as an excuse to get away with suffering consequences for my behavior, but that's not true. The tics & outbursts are involuntary.
& it's a struggle to get or keep a job because of this condition because of employers thinking I'm just behaving inappropriately.
2007-07-27 17:43:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your cognitive skills must exceed those I have known with Tourette's.
The 4 or 5 people I have known with Tourette's have each had other problems that were strongly present. None of them were able to control themselves and mentally follow directions adequately to be socially suitable for employment.
When you do address your employability, it would be essential to mark your application as "Disabled" in the correct box. That is so you can arrange to be placed in a position with limited public contact. Not everyone needs to know you have TS, but your supervisor needs to be aware of it to be able to ward off complaints and keep you fairly treated. Be sure to indicate to the employer that it is a stress-related condition, and you need a low or constant stress level on a day to day basis to minimize your symptoms during working hours.
(The past 2 part-time jobs I've held no one ever asked what my disability was)
2007-07-27 19:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tourette's Syndrome is a very complex thing. My cousin was diagnosed with it after years of trying to figure out what was "wrong" with him.Some psychiatric medications have very severe side effects and can even be fatal. If you are on any type of medication you should familiarize yourself with the side effects! (And yes, they can cause "tics") Good Luck to you.. Let your Doctor know what is going on with you and don't Doctor-hop! TS is also very much aggravated by stress but can be managed through medication and counseling
2007-07-27 17:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by leslie b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he has tourettes syndrome. He was named MLS Humanitarian of the year in 2001 for his work with children who have tourettes.
2016-05-20 23:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know 2 people with Tourette's. They both have outbursts as you are describing.
If you were bi-polar, you would be extremely happy, extremely sad, etc... Most people who suffer from being bi-polar go on spontaneous shopping sprees with money for their rent or auto loan or other significant bill money. They usually go into debt.
As for your employers, I would put it on my application if I were you, that way they can not say you were not upfront and honest about it. Furthermore, I would look into Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, just to check to see if this may be a form of discrimination: you being unable to keep a job due to your disability. Check this out: www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm.
In fact. if it does fall under these guidelines, it could work to your advantage to getting a job. After all, a potential employer does not want an applicant to file on them based on discrimination for not hiring someone due to their disability. Good luck!
2007-07-27 18:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by monica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have TS, although not nearly as badly as you do. It seems to rear its ugly head in cycles, and usually when I'm very stressed mentally and physically.
I have never sought treatment for it, even though I knew what I had as a young man. Why? No one believed me! "It's all in your head." "You're just looking for attention." "You're mentally ill". The heck with pseudo-psychologists! It's a physical condition, not a mental one!
I suggest doing some research on TS, and giving it to the Human Resources Manager, and then letting him or her know you have the condition. It's nothing to be ashamed of.
Are you taking haldol to treat it? (I refuse to take meds for it.)Are the side effects worse than the TS?
2007-07-27 17:56:46 · answer #5 · answered by Boots McGraw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anyone with Tourette's. I am sure it is hard to get and keep a job with this type of disability. People are very cruel to say you are using Tourette's as an excuse - would they rather trade with you and have Tourette's. There is no excuse for anyone to say you are using an illness as an excuse.
2007-07-27 18:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes tourette's guy on youtube
2007-07-27 17:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need a second opinion
2007-07-27 18:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by *Jenn* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't.
2007-07-27 17:49:02 · answer #9 · answered by Nico 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋