Thank you

I do. The feeling is a LOT different but outwardly looks similar.

some times i will stare as on and my friends think its one of my absence sezures buthtey know to see if i resspond hope that hellped and ignore my spelling iam dyslexic

I'm in highschool (aka secondary I think?), and I developed tics over a year ago, but I've had stress induced tics for a long time. I'm now pushing for a diagnosis, but it's hard to get an appointment with the neuropsych specialists. If someone asks (or more commonly, is being rude about it) when I'm ticcing, I just tell them I have tics, sometimes I'll say functional tics, even though it's not as accurate but it makes it seem more formal. If they don't know what that is, I explain it. Also, if you have a pin or lanyard that says, "I have Tourettes/tics", that can be more helpful to people because sometimes they feel rude asking. If it's a classmate you sit by that's being rude, I'd just talk to the teacher and explain the situation, I just ask to move usually.

i think i have provisional tic disorder but i also have tourettic ocd and i know you can have both and that theres also a clear diff between them but yeah!

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Hey, some tips for sensory overload and meltdowns that use are: find a quiet spot; sensory tools like earplugs, face mask, etc.; and having people I trust who can take care of me when I feel like this. Same with manic episodes, kind of. I am also bipolar. I thankfully have a good net of friends who keep me in check when I'm severely manic, but also, if you notice you're manic, or someone else does, have them or you take you away from dangerous objects or activities, and set alarms for eating food. I really struggle with losing track of things so alarms and lists on my phone really help me.

I love space too, especially stars

Yes! I adore mine, they are a lifesaver

I'm so sorry to hear that but nobody is left alone the had medical conditions, and disabilities

Hey everyone! My advice (I am now on the waitlist for testing for autism) is to have a trusted adult talk to your guardian with you. Also do a lot of research and come up with a list of symptoms that you have. Adults like data! My parents were really against the idea of me being autistic (my dad still is) but my counsellor was kind of the go-between, and helped me advocate for myself. Hope that helps! Best wishes to everyone❤️

me too! except for the china part though.