Have a TIC or Tourette’s?! DON’T do this!

Key Takeaways:

• The Cycle of Frustration and Tics
• The Importance of Emotional Neutrality and Release
• Integration of Physical, Emotional, and Energetic Dimensions in Healing

My battle with motor tics wasn't just physical; it was deeply emotional. The involuntary movements—be it a twitch of the arm or an unexpected jerk of the neck—were as much a part of me as they were foreign. The frustration that came with these uninvited guests was palpable. Each tic felt like a betrayal by my own body, a relentless reminder of a battle I felt I was losing.

But here's the pivotal realization that changed everything: the frustration, the anger, and the annoyance I felt towards myself and my tics were fueling them. It was a cycle—my emotional turmoil fed the tics, and the tics, in turn, deepened my emotional turmoil.

I want to share something crucial with you, something I wish I had understood earlier: feeling frustrated with your tics, while a natural response, is counterproductive. It's like adding fuel to the fire. But here's the twist—it's okay to feel what you're feeling. Your emotions are valid, and acknowledging them is the first step towards healing.

The journey to healing isn't about suppression; it's about expression and release. It's about allowing yourself to truly feel your emotions, to sit with them, and then find healthy outlets to let them go. For me, it was through physical activity—squash, swimming, even shouting into the void of a forest. These were my channels to dissipate the pent-up emotional energy.

What I've learned, and what I hope to impart to you, is the power of emotional neutrality. By allowing myself to feel and then release my emotions, I broke the cycle that tethered my tics to my emotional state. This wasn't an overnight transformation, but a gradual shift towards a state of inner peace and physical stillness.

My journey from thousands of daily tics to a place of tranquility wasn't just about managing physical symptoms; it was an emotional and spiritual pilgrimage. I discovered that our bodies are not just vessels for our physical being but are deeply intertwined with our emotional and energetic states.

To those of you walking this path, know that healing is possible. It's not about eradicating every tic or achieving perfection; it's about finding peace within the chaos, about learning to coexist with your tics until they no longer control your life.

In sharing my story, I hope to offer more than just words of encouragement. I aim to provide a roadmap for those seeking to navigate their way through the complexities of living with motor tics. Remember, it's not just about the physical practices but also about understanding and integrating the emotional and energetic dimensions of your being.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, let's embrace the power of healing, the strength of emotion, and the tranquility of stillness. Let's redefine what it means to live in harmony with our bodies and minds, tic by tic, step by step.

Until next time, take care and embrace your journey towards peace.