Category: Tourette Syndrome

For the first time in 20 years, I called in sick because of my Tourette syndrome. This post reflects on why pushing through isn’t always the right choice, the guilt that can come with taking time off work, and why looking after your health doesn’t make you weak.

Turns out constant twitching doesn’t earn you air miles. In this post, I unpack what it’s like living with Tourette Syndrome — the triggers, the chaos, and the accidental face-punches — plus a few things that (sort of) help. Spoiler: sleep is magic.

Tourette Syndrome isn’t just shouting and swearing — and it definitely doesn’t come with an off switch. In this post, I break down what living with TS really looks like day to day, from flying fists to finger taps, and all the triggers in between. It’s unpredictable, and sometimes funny — but always real.

What it’s like when Tourette Syndrome shows up at work — how I managed tics, reactions from coworkers, and navigating TS in a professional setting.