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I was wondering if there are others here who have Tourette's Syndrome, or any other mild tics, and what your story is. With me, it started when I was about 8 years old. It got worse and worse up until the point I got punished by teachers because they thought I was doing it on purpose. Eventually I learned to suppress my tics. This was very stressful and depressing for me. When I came home from school each day and no one was around I just went crazy. Letting out all of the tics I suppressed during the day. My tics were just vocal sounds, it's not like I was shouting insults (only a very small unfortunate % does this). What just bugged my mind is that once all my friends, parents, teachers and my girlfriend accepted the fact I had these tics. They would disappear. And, as soon as I went to a new school or I was with new people, It would come back for a few months. Until, again, I explained it to each and every one of them and they'd accept it then it would disappear again. Off course there were these few bullies who took advantage of the weakling they perceived me to be. But I learned from that. They inspired me to "outdo" them en every way possible (fitness, school, girls..) and this pissed them off so much, especially the girls part. When I got older I just didn't have anyone bullying me anymore, other people matured and I was able to disarm these bullies (I was already into psychology). I became a pretty liked guy. Now, 21, I still have some of these tics. They change over time, sometimes they're away sometimes they come back. It's very hard to resist them, it's like trying not to sneeze. It is possible, but it requires your full attention every few seconds. Do you think it's healthy to suppress these tics? I'm now meditating a lot and it makes suppressing them a little bit easier. But it's so stressful and tiring... I hope to find others here who have experience with tics. How do you handle it? What's your story? Did you try meditating? What's your mindset towards it? If there's no one who can relate that's ok, it felt good just writing this down ^^

You literally made me cry... It's such an awesome frame and it's been so true throughout my life, I've never thought of this before. Thank you. It has been so easy for me to spot out people with a big heart and a lot of empathy. "Cruel" people immediately showed their true nature. Allowing me to stay away from them and give them none of my trust or anything. There's been this girl I've been with for 2.5 years, she got to know me in a period I didn't have these tics. When a short period later my tics emerged again she showed full understanding. Me explaining this to her was one of my most fearful moments I've ever had. It went away for a few months after I told her. Thank you @Ayla

I went trough the Life's Purpose course but I'm still doubting my purpose... Leo really helped me find my Strengths, Values, Beliefs and much more but I'm still so confused and doubtful of my purpose. Ironically, the biggest fear I hold is choosing the wrong purpose and achieving something that leaves me with an empty feeling. My purpose now is to provide people with beautiful, ecological and affordable houses. To get there, I'll have to combine work and a college education (3 - 5 years) and then I'd need to quit my well payed job and venture into the unknown. I'm really content at my job, I only regret it isn't challenging me. I'm learning all this personal growth techniques and idea's but there's no outlet for them. My question: Should I disregard my fear of choosing the wrong purpose and just go with it? I'm afraid if I take this approach, I won't have a big enough "why" to motivate me. I might use visualization and affirmations to get my motivation cranked up (this worked already for training and eating healthy) Or is this fear legitimate and should I keep searching, redo the course, read some of the Life Purpose's books Leo recommends until I find that thing that makes me cry. Right now, the feeling I get towards my purpose is that I'm pretty excited, but I think the long ours of study and such will bore me out so hard I might come crashing down a lot. I'd really appreciate some advice on this one. Feel free to share your story <3

Sorry, failreply @cetus56 I got goosebumps from you saying that... maybe this is the right thing... especially the tiny house projects, damn. maybe I should contemplate this purpose some more without pressuring myself. I'm kinda afraid to go for a degree in Real Estate Management tho... It would really give me the information I require but I'm afraid because I tried to go to college 2 times and I just wasn't able to get myself to study... I'd rather play league of legends all day then go to class... things have changed now tho that was 2 years and a lot of self-help books ago, I believe if it's truly what I want, I'll make ends meet. Damn, the idea of studying again really scares me @RyanPinesWolf1996 Your right, I should pay more attention to what makes my tail waggle and what fulfills me. I know the idea of providing housing could be meaningful to to me, but I have no idea if I will enjoy it. If it will be worth it... Thx for reply

Does he also offer an E-book version?