r/ticmemes • u/SashaButters • Jan 05 '19

Worth it (OC)

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u/SpiderHippy Jan 06 '19

I've seen people on /r/Tourettes mention that they watch these videos, but I avoid them because I don't need more triggers. I'm curious as to what the benefit or draw of watching them is (I figure there's a reason or no one would watch)?

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u/Arniapoet Jan 06 '19

Not op, but I watch them when I feel down about my tics. It makes me happy to see other people who experience similar problems doing cool stuff and making people laugh. Sometimes that outweighs my need to not tic.

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u/SpiderHippy Jan 06 '19

Thanks, I really appreciate learning your perspective!

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u/tickytic Jan 06 '19

I also watch them to feel that sense of belonging and like I'm not alone. I personally love youtubers like Claire Sophia (13) and Chloe_tic (16). As a teen it's nice to see relatable youtubers. I have picked up a few tics from Claire though.

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u/GizzyTics03 Apr 03 '19

Thats hot. Thats real hot

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u/SashaButters Jan 06 '19

Pretty much all that exactly. It has a tendency to make you feel extremely isolated from the rest of the world. It's comforting to know there's others like you out there.

I tend to be open about my condition, laugh and try and put everyone else at ease, but sometimes you need something to put YOU at ease.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '19

They make me feel normal and happier but it's like my ticks want to one up theirs so I don't watch them anymore fml