Hi Chemar...

I've seen your name often in my obsessive reading and I so appreciate all you do for parents like me.

Sorry for my mis-typing the acronym....it was late last night when I was writing And yes, "Habit Reversal" is an old term (that's why I said "used to be called") that has been rejected for just the reason you mention but I referenced it because it's all over the place in the research. Also CBIT includes lots of other stuff in addition to the redirection technique that we didn't really try because we didn't end up needing to.

Yes...I know well that what works for one person doesn't always work for another. When I was pouring over message boards looking for success stories, I tried so many things for my daughter with which others had had great success but did nothing for us. In fact, I tried YOUR vitamin therapy regimen that you posted that helped your son! No luck.

I absolutely realize that this may not work for everyone but if it helps even one family, it's worth my posting.

Happy New Year!

Michelle

Absolutely agreed and one of the reasons I started telling of what helped my son. Paying it forward! If Bonnie Grimaldi had not shared what helped her child, I dread to think where mine would be! He hardly tics at all anymore, and the OCD is subdued. So I know the relief you feel!

Happy New year to you too and do keep us updated

Hi everone. I can't believe I am once again writing about a child with TS - but it looks like I am. As a matter of backgraoud, my oldest son (now 32) was diagnosed at age 7. Through the old MGH TS forum, I found wonderful knowledge and (most importantly) support. Through that forum, I also met the wonderful man who is now my husband. (who could have figured!?)

2 1/2 years ago we adopted our 2 kids (my biological grandkids). Our little daughter - now 7 - started with a eye twitch about a year ago. She is now having vocal tics. We plan on taking her to the pediatrician in the near future - a formality, but I think important to get it on record.

My husband - who still is quite the ticcer - and I want to avoid meds. My oldder son "outgrew" his tics mostly, but he has a lot of psych issues. I sometimes wonder if the meds he was on might have even contributed to some of his struggles today.

I appreciate reading some of the alternate ideas here. I don't know where we will end up with, but I guess it (once again) feels good to have a place to talk about it when I need to.

Although I have been down this path before and hubby LIVES it daily - I still feel almost like a novice. I can't help feel some anxiety for what things may lie ahead for her.

I just wanted to write this down and thank you for your ideas, experiences and prayers.