I am 23 and I've "suffered" from Tourettes my whole life. I discovered this forum when recovering from a nasty concussion and inner ear trauma and noticed it has a wide range of conditions, including tourettes. I have a neck, face, hand, and leg tics. I've sort of conditioned myself to repress the tics when in a social situation and let them all out when I am alone. The feeling you get when you repress these tics is called a premonitory urge and can cause anxiety if held in too long. But I fight through them. I dont let anything stop me. I am an accomplished musician, athlete, and I am working towards a double Bachelors in Economics and History and have plans to attend graduate school to earn an MBA. This is a hard disability to live with, but a solid attitude and a focused mind, it cant hold you back.