Why with tourettes'...?
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No it is not only bad words.  No, in a real case of Tourettes it is not the intention to offend.  \n\nLESS THAN 10% of Tourettes patients have this symptom and it is not a requirement for a diagnosis.\n\nPeople can only repeat what they hear and learn.  This includes people with Tourettes Syndrome.
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Tourette Syndrome   Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (Tourette Syndrome or TS) is a neurological disorder which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence between the ages of 2 and 15.  Tourette syndrome is defined by multiple motor and vocal tics lasting for more than one year.  Many people have only motor tics or only vocal tics.  The first symptoms usually are involuntary movements (tics) of the face, arms, limbs or trunk.  These tics are frequent, repetitive and rapid.  The most common first symptom is a facial tic (eye blink, nose twitch, grimace), and is replaced or added to by other tics of the neck, trunk, and limbs. \n\nThese involuntary (outside the patient's control) tics may also be complicated, involving the entire body, such as kicking and stamping. Many person report what are described as premonitory urges -- the urge to perform a motor activity. Other symptoms such as touching, repetitive thoughts and movements and compulsions can occur. \n\nThere are also verbal tics.  These verbal tics (vocalizations) usually occur with the movements; later they may replace one or more motor tics.  These vocalizations include grunting, throat clearing, shouting and barking.  The verbal tics may also be expressed as coprolalia (the involuntary use of obscene words or socially inappropriate words and phrases) or copropraxia (obscene gestures). Despite widespread publicity, coprolalia/copropraxia is uncommon with tic disorders
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It's brain chemistry. They used to think it was emotional, but now scientists realize it's a brain condition that triggers it. Thank goodness there are medications now. I suffered from them since I was 17. They usually start in your late teens.
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Yes, I have a 16-yr old male friend who has that, he has facial twitches, although there are different symptoms of Tourettes.
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Some people with OCD or impulse control disorders do it.  Its a compulsive behavior.  Kind of like trichotillomania.
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What is the problem? Behavior? some clarification would help...
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The biggest misconception about Tourettes is the Coprolalia (shouting obscenities).  Actually it is the rarest symptom of TS.  VERY FEW people with this disorder ever display this symptom.  So you must have two very rare cases, or someone is pulling your leg.  \n\nPeople with TS will sometimes shout or say a word.  It is not always a cuss word.  Sometimes it is needing to hear the sound of the word, or if it has a hard "c" or "t" sound, there is something in the brain that NEEDS to hear this sound.  That, I believe, is related more to OCD than Tourettes.  It is not uncommon to have Tourettes + ODC or ADHD or both.  \n\nI hope this helps. \n\nFrom the TSA web site:\n\nThe fact is that cursing, uttering obscenities, and ethnic slurs are manifested by fewer than 15% of people with TS. Too often, however, the media seize upon this symptom for its sensational effect. Because milder cases are being diagnosed, the incidence of coprolalia will probably decrease.
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everyone has little "tics".  Tics such as these usually provide some kind of comfort.  Now, I have to say, that is an interesting one, but everyone has them.  I put my arms behind my head, which for me is usually a sure sign that I am tired or stressed out.  Honestly, to try and break that habit, you would have to develop a behavior plan.  if you want to know more about how to do that, please email me at this name on yahoo.
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I am not a professional but I sense that this is your way of taking your anger and frustration out on yourself to avoid taking it out on others.  Maybe you are angry with yourself?  I don't know your history.  At any rate, I think it would be a good idea to seek out professional help in this because it is possible that the behavior will get more damaging.
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There are more than one disease that affects the nervous system.\n\nI wonder if you're referring to Tourrette's Syndrome.  There is information on this and other conditions at:\n\nhttp://www.tourettesyndrome.net/
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Your are probably referring to a spasm or what is referred to as a "tic".  It is caused by eye strain or nervousness. If you are a student, you  may be studying too hard or staying up too late.  Try to relax and take short breaks from your books or the computer to refresh your eyes. This is not a serious condition and will go away on its own but if it becomes persistant, check with the schooll nurse or your doctor for medical advise.
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Tourette syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple motor tics and at least one phonic tic, which characteristically wax and wane.
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I believe that there are varying degrees of all mental disorders. I have OCD and sometimes it gets really bad, almost debilitating. Other times it is ok to deal with. Check out this website for more Tourettes information.
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Laugh *maniacally* and *LOUDLY* - but in short, controlled bursts that startle the heck outta people and makes them jump - that is, those who would appreciate such outbursts of 'controlled insanity', and won't kick your head in for doing it - IT WORKS FOR ME!! HAHA!! :P lol
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Oh please to some of the answers you recd.\nTwitches can be caused by a habit of movement. She may have a nervous tic/twitch which is caused by misfiring of a nerve.  \nIf she had tourette's she'd do more than have a twitching mouth, and if she were on drugs she'd be more obvious.\nProbably a tic. Try not to stare.
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Perhaps he has Tourettes?  We have our Pete in the UK BB house, he has Tourettes, he's wonderful, I like him a lot.  I don't know what country you're in, but don't you have profiles you can click on to learn about the contestants,maybe read his and find out about his condition?
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There is something called Tourette's Syndrome-that is when people uncontrollably say their thoughts out loud or have outbursts.