Posted by LostBoyinNC1 on June 15, 2002, at 11:26:13
In reply to Depression and Tourettes, posted by Optimistic on June 15, 2002, at 9:23:26
> Any one suffering with major depression, anxiety and also have Tourette's Disorder. If so I would appreciate any input as to experiences, treatment, suggestions etc. Which meds if any have you found to be helpful or harmful?
> Thanks for your help.I supposedly have Tourettes (mild) along with severe depression. Unless the Tourettes is severe and results in regular disability, usually its not even treated. If its severe and results in a lot of problems, anti-psychotics are indicated for treatment. Also I have read about nicotine patches being used to treat Tourettes and some doctors will use a blood pressure medication called Clonidine to treat it, Clonidine is a sedating old time BP med which doesnt exactly have the best side effect profile.
But like I said, unless the Tourettes is severe and you are just twitching all over the place and yelling out obscenities in public places and freaking people out, usually they dont bother to even treat it.
Also, many people with Tourettes have OCD, but it tends to be an "atypical" form of OCD.
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