Moon @mene-moon - Tumblr Blog

Hello! I'm Moon (or Mene).

☾ They/it but I don't mind any pronouns. ☽

☾ I'm an adult, I don't plan on posting nsfw but keep that in mind. ☽

★ I'm both mentally and physically disabled, and will be posting about that on here. I have asd, Tourette's, adhd and (undiagnosed) chronic pain ★

★ I'll mainly be posting (if I remember to do so) about Tourette's and autism, as those disorders currently affect me the most, but maybe I'll occasionally branch out. ★

#tourette syndrome #actually tourettic #autism #asd #actually autistic #adhd #chronic pain

hon3vbees

despite being diagnosed for 5 years now i still sometimes convince myself i made my tourettes up but then i hit a tic so completely absurd with no warning before it that theres genuinely no reasonable explanation for me doing it other than something fucked up happening in my brain

asexual-amanita

I’m begging you to stop accusing every young person with Tourette’s of faking.

“But they don’t tic all the time!” That’s literally normal for tic disorders.

“But they have really complex tics!” Complex cases exist.

“But they’re cringe and have Tourette’s!” Teenagers are like that.

“But I’ve never see them actually tic!” It’s not always visible.

“But-” I’m gonna stop you there.

Happy tourettes diagnosis anniversary to me! One year since a neurologist confirmed the suspicions I've had since 2020

#actually tourettic #tics #tics and tourettes #tourette syndrome #tourettes #tic disorder #tourettes syndrome #tourette spectrum disorder #vocal tics #motor tics

try-to-use-supplies-art

It’s Tourettes awareness month?? I think?? Anyways happy Tourettes awareness month make sure you check in with your friends with Tourettes to see how they want you to treat them during tic attacks (do not immediately go to holding them down or sitting on them please please ple-

touretticlife

Weird thing about Tourette’s that a lot of people miss is that it can effect ONLY your volume.

I could be saying “yeah I like that color.” But my tics are either making me scream most of the words or screaming or whispering a random word in the middle of trying to talk. “Yeah I like that color” is not a tic but how I say it, is a tic.

Because it’s odd to causally scream in the middle of talking. E.g. “yeah I LIKE that COLOR!”

asexual-amanita

Tourette’s tics do not reflect what you are thinking, nor are they secret beliefs said out loud. They’re misfired brain signals in the basal ganglia, nothing more.

Yes, context specific tics exist, but do y’all genuinely think I’m going around everyday thinking “juh juh,” “turtle,” and “cuh” all the time???

asexual-amanita

I have Tourette syndrome. My disability is not a punchline. I need you to understand that while some individual tics can be humorous, the condition as a whole is not. You have no idea the struggles that TS causes. The social isolation, the co-morbid conditions, the injuries and bruises, the discomfort of merely existing in my body. It is not a fun thing to have, and it should not be thrown around like some inconsequential part of a person’s life.

sh4r1ng-my-kn0wl3dg3

Tourette syndrome tics can be triggered by a lot of different things, and every person’s triggers are different. Stress and anxiety are really common triggers, but excitement, laughter, anger, or embarrassment can also make tics worse. Being tired, sick, overstimulated, or not sleeping enough can increase them too.

Some people tic more because of sensory stuff like loud noises, bright lights, uncomfortable clothing, crowds, or strong smells. Even talking about tics, thinking about them, or seeing someone else tic can trigger more tics sometimes.

Holding tics in for a long time can also cause a rebound later when the person finally relaxes. On the other hand, focusing deeply on hobbies or activities can sometimes reduce tics for a while.

Tourette’s also naturally “waxes and wanes,” meaning tics can randomly get better or worse over time.

asexual-amanita

It’s the first day of Tourette’s awareness month, so let’s go over some common misconceptions:

PT: It’s Tourette’s awareness month, so let’s go over some common misconceptions: End PT

“Everyone with Tourette’s swears.”

It is estimated that less than 20% of people with Tourette’s have obscene words or movements as tics. The majority of people with TS do not swear.

“Tourette’s is a rare condition.”

Tic disorders are actually quite common, affecting around 1 in 50 school aged children. Tourette syndrome specifically occurs in about 1 in 160 people. That means that up to 78 million people have Tourette’s worldwide.

“If you have tics that means you have Tourette syndrome.”

Tourettes is not the only condition that causes tics. TS is one of many organic tic disorders, and there are other conditions such as FND, basal ganglia encephalitis, brain injuries that can cause tics. Plenty of things can present cause tic-like movements, like dystonia, some types of epilepsy, OCD, stereotypic movement disorder, Huntington’s disease and others.

“Tourette’s is a mental illness.”

TS is not a mental health problem, it’s actually a neurodevelopmental disorder. However, Tourette’s is commonly comorbid with psychiatric conditions like OCD or intermittent explosive disorder, and symptoms are often exacerbated by psychological triggers like stress, excitement or anxiety.

“Low IQ is a symptom of Tourette syndrome.”

Tourette’s does not directly cause low IQ, however it can co-occur with intellectual disabilities amd other developmental conditions associated with lower intelligence quotient scores.

“Tourette’s tics can be controlled.”

Tics, by definition are involuntary, and while some people with Tourette’s syndrome find that they can temporarily suppress their symptoms, no one has full control over their tics.

It's tourettes awareness month! I wish I wasn't aware and instead I'm making everyone else aware

#actually tourettic #tics #tics and tourettes #tourette syndrome #tourettes #tic disorder #tourettes syndrome #tourette spectrum disorder

halfalily

it's tourette's awareness month!!!!!!!

theshadow-inthelight

I really dislike the part of Tourettes where ill be chilling and suddenly i just get the ✨tingles✨ where i know my body wants to tic but i just. Wont.

Im just sitting here with this feeling in my shoulders like. Why does it feel like im vibrating. Help.