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New edition of Tourette Syndrome, Beyond The Unwelcome Companion now available
Tourette syndrome is a very misunderstood disorder. It is often said to have a mind of its own. A number of excellent books have been written by healthcare professionals and by people with TS. Most are either professional observations or personal stories about brave souls who have overcome enormous odds to succeed in spite of this often debilitating disorder.
This book is different. It does include a bit of autobiographical information and it provides a comprehensive view of Tourette syndrome. However, the book's main focus is on the mental and physical processes that occur inside a person during tics and other symptoms. This book likely provides the deepest view into the “mind of Tourette syndrome” ever published.
The author, who has TS, presents details about tics, obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts and feelings brought on by societal reaction. The book is totally honest from start to finish. It does not sugarcoat anything, it is not a “feel good” book and it exposes the most troubling experiences associated with the disorder. However, it also supports the reality that most people with Tourette syndrome are incredibly strong individuals who end up doing quite well in life.
This new release is a followup to the author's 1996 book The Unwelcome Companion, An Insider's View of Tourette Syndrome. This new work includes a revised version of the original book plus six new chapters. The author also produced a documentary film (Inside Tourette Syndrome) and a link to view the video online is included in this book. The movie features five adults with TS and it contains vivid details about what it is like to experience tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
The movie itself is quite popular on Amazon and it is priced at $8.99 to download. Therefore the combination of the video and the book for $5.99 is a bargain for those wishing to learn more about this disorder from adults who have it.
No two individuals experience Tourette syndrome exactly the same and the author does not claim to speak for anyone other than himself. However, there are often similar, rarely-discussed experiences by people with TS. Others with the disorder have agreed that this author’s descriptions are stunningly accurate.
For those desiring to get an idea of how it feels to experience the tics and other symptoms of Tourette syndrome, this book is a "must read."
This book is different. It does include a bit of autobiographical information and it provides a comprehensive view of Tourette syndrome. However, the book's main focus is on the mental and physical processes that occur inside a person during tics and other symptoms. This book likely provides the deepest view into the “mind of Tourette syndrome” ever published.
The author, who has TS, presents details about tics, obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts and feelings brought on by societal reaction. The book is totally honest from start to finish. It does not sugarcoat anything, it is not a “feel good” book and it exposes the most troubling experiences associated with the disorder. However, it also supports the reality that most people with Tourette syndrome are incredibly strong individuals who end up doing quite well in life.
This new release is a followup to the author's 1996 book The Unwelcome Companion, An Insider's View of Tourette Syndrome. This new work includes a revised version of the original book plus six new chapters. The author also produced a documentary film (Inside Tourette Syndrome) and a link to view the video online is included in this book. The movie features five adults with TS and it contains vivid details about what it is like to experience tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
The movie itself is quite popular on Amazon and it is priced at $8.99 to download. Therefore the combination of the video and the book for $5.99 is a bargain for those wishing to learn more about this disorder from adults who have it.
No two individuals experience Tourette syndrome exactly the same and the author does not claim to speak for anyone other than himself. However, there are often similar, rarely-discussed experiences by people with TS. Others with the disorder have agreed that this author’s descriptions are stunningly accurate.
For those desiring to get an idea of how it feels to experience the tics and other symptoms of Tourette syndrome, this book is a "must read."
