Feeling involuntary urges to blink rapidly, jerk my head, and form facial grimaces, I was not your “typical” child. My classmates would often look at me in a peculiar way, laughing at each of my spasms. I was confused, but more than ever, I felt vulnerable to the idea of being a social outcast and thought that a solitary career was my only path in life. I was soon diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. My diagnosis proceeded to affect all those around me, including my parents and siblings, who would take time off from their busy schedules to reduce my anxiety through counselling. Researching available resources to find solutions, it took me years to fathom this puzzle of a neurological disorder and help change the social prejudice that comes with it.
Looking back, I can understand why it was difficult for my classmates to accept me, as it was their natural response to unfamiliar behavior. In my own efforts to change the stigma surrounding TS, I seek opportunities in the community, ranging from public speaking to charitable missions, that allow me to advocate social tolerance and share my story.
Most importantly, this diagnosis increased my curiosity for the complex mysteries of the human body, inspiring my pursuit of healthcare, where I can …show more content…
Feeling involuntary urges to blink rapidly, jerk my head, and form facial grimaces, I was not your “typical” child. My classmates would often look at me in a peculiar way, laughing at each of my spasms. I was confused, but more than ever, I felt vulnerable to the idea of being a social outcast and thought that a solitary career was my only path in life. My later diagnosis with Tourette’s Syndrome proceeded to affect all those around me, including my parents and siblings, who would take time off from their schedules to reduce my anxiety through counselling. Researching available resources to find solutions, I actively tried to fathom this puzzle of a neurological disorder and help change the social prejudice that comes with
Looking back, I can understand why it was difficult for my classmates to accept me, as it was their natural response to unfamiliar behavior. In my own efforts to change the stigma surrounding TS, I seek opportunities in the community, ranging from public speaking to charitable missions, that allow me to advocate social tolerance and share my story.
Most importantly, this diagnosis increased my curiosity for the complex mysteries of the human body, inspiring my pursuit of healthcare, where I can …show more content…
Feeling involuntary urges to blink rapidly, jerk my head, and form facial grimaces, I was not your “typical” child. My classmates would often look at me in a peculiar way, laughing at each of my spasms. I was confused, but more than ever, I felt vulnerable to the idea of being a social outcast and thought that a solitary career was my only path in life. My later diagnosis with Tourette’s Syndrome proceeded to affect all those around me, including my parents and siblings, who would take time off from their schedules to reduce my anxiety through counselling. Researching available resources to find solutions, I actively tried to fathom this puzzle of a neurological disorder and help change the social prejudice that comes with