Being a proud friend that I am, I would just like to share with you some insipring experiences of Marlon, a filipino with Tourette syndrome. Marlon went through the usual challenges as a kid, teenager and now an adult in dealing with tourette syndrome.
As a kid, sometimes he was being reprimanded for doing the tic. As a result, he would often suppress to please his parents. It became more difficult for him as the suppression just worsen tic occurences.
As a teenager, he would feel shameful about doing the tics in public. He felt like most of the time, he was forced to explain the reasons behind the tic just so other people could understand and not judge. That scenario became usual that he came to a point where he got tired to just let other people know that he was suffering from a disorder called Tourette syndrome.
As an adult, he understood the disorder even better because of his drive to read more about TS. But as years passed by, managing his own disorder just reached Marlon's limit. He stopped taking medications in 1993. But from that time on, Marlon did not let his disorder stopped him from where he wanted to be.
Truly TS is not a hindrance to success. Marlon is already a band member of a popular band called 3rd avenue. They have been having Mall Tours, radio and tv shows, bar gigs and others. Marlon may be an inspiration to kids who are just beginning to discover their condition. This is just a reminder that TS is never really a hindrance to your dreams. Don't stop dreaming!
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