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A significant percentage of school-aged children with Tourette also have accompanying worry and anxiety. They may worry or feel self-conscious about their peers noticing their tics. They may be concerned about being accepted and fitting in socially. In addition to a diagnosis of Tourette or Tic Disorder, they may also have an Anxiety Disorder diagnosis, such as Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Along with monitoring and treatment by medical professionals, teachers and school professionals can offer assistance to the child to help him manage his anxiety over the course of the school day. Helping students to face stressors rather than avoid them altogether, and experience success while taking small, manageable steps, will build their confidence so they can handle stressful situations. Various strategies offered in this article.

August 31, 2016

Tourette Syndrome: Dealing With Anxiety & Stress

https://tourette.org/resource/tourette-syndrome-dealing-anxiety-stress/

November 18, 2020

Mangled Up in Tangled Up Knots: How to Stop Stress and Anxiety From Spoiling Your Holidays

https://tourette.org/mangled-up-in-tangled-up-knots-how-to-stop-stress-and-anxiety-from-spoiling-your-holidays/

If you believe the commercials, the holiday season is a bottomless bowl of peace, joy, relaxation, and happiness. Unfortunately, the reality is that for many people the holidays are a source of significant stress, anxiety, worry, and frustration. But this does not have to be the case.

August 19, 2016

Coping with stress and anxiety

https://tourette.org/resource/coping-stress-anxiety/

August 27, 2020

Managing Tourette Syndrome and Anxiety during COVID-19

https://tourette.org/managing-tourette-syndrome-and-anxiety-during-covid-19/

Please join the Tourette Association of America along with Emily Ricketts, Ph.D. and John Piacentini, Ph.D. on Thursday, September 10 at 10 am PST for the "Managing Tourette Syndrome and Anxiety during COVID-19" seminar.

April 14, 2020

Managing Stress and Anxiety with Tourette Syndrome

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Stress management is a common problem for people with Tourette Syndrome. Whether it is due to underlying anxiety, adverse situations, or any number of other circumstances, stress can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes if not properly addressed. Thankfully there are several stress-management techniques which can be implemented to help manage stress in healthier ways and decrease its negative effects.

April 6, 2021

Recognizing Re-Entry Anxiety in a Post-Pandemic World

https://tourette.org/recognizing-re-entry-anxiety-in-a-post-pandemic-world/

The idea of re-entering society during a post-pandemic world might be stressful to some, particularly for those living with Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.

May 10, 2016

Understanding Complex Behavior Issues: Tourette is More than Tics

https://tourette.org/resource/ts-tics-understanding-behavioral-challenges-related-symptoms/

Tourette Syndrome (TS) and its related disorders can manifest as behaviors that often appear to be purposefully disruptive, attention seeking or manipulative. Therefore, it is not unusual to misinterpret these neurological symptoms of the disorder as behavioral problems.

August 1, 2023

Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome

https://tourette.org/anxiety-and-ts-webinar/

April 8, 2020

A Discussion on COVID-19 and Managing Anxiety

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As the days go on during this crisis, it may be difficult to adjust. Please join Dr. Anthony Rostain and Emberly Sevilla as they discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and anxiety, as well as other challenges that our adult community is experiencing during this trying time.

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