Taurette's Syndrome

This topic was created in the Taurus forum by BellatheBull on Sunday, October 31, 2010 and has 5 replies.

Understanding Taurette's Syndrome and Similar Conditions

Taurette's Syndrome is a playful nickname that resembles Tourette's Syndrome, which involves involuntary sounds or movements called tics. It is important to distinguish between humor and medical conditions. If you or someone you know experiences involuntary tics, consulting a healthcare professional is recommended to understand and manage the symptoms.

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@BellatheBull
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Sik's thread entitled "Taurette's need attention",and the other one he made with that word always make's me smile for some reason.
Like Tourette's Syndrome,do we sometimes shout out inappropriate things?
My kids laugh and mock me,because I never say the f word(unless someone's about to be killed) (except here sometimes :/),but when I get frustrated or something I yell "SHIT!" in my dumb accent,immediately followed by "SON.. OF... A... BITCH!"
apparently it's pretty funny....I even mock myself now. 🙂
but anyway...that's my lil story of why being called Taurette,remind's me of Tourette's. 😄

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@USCTaurusGal
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Yeah, I've been known to give unexpected bursts of curse words! Not so ladylike, but I love to do it anyway! I make no apologies! Woot, Woot!

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@BellatheBull
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whenever my son get's mad and says shit...I always follow up with SON...OF...A...BITCH! in my own little way,and we get a good laugh out of it.

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@venusianbull
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This is great. And yes I do, when I drop something or other. I do recall unleashing the hounds of hell making a quilt last year. Jammed a needle right up under the pinky nail into the quick. Now I could never be quite sure...but I think I saw the paint begin to melt away from the plaster and lathe walls. Coincidence?
My dog is used to such doings. Didn't even open an eye.