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'I thought Tourette's was about swearing'


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Yasmin Bartle says she has experienced confrontations due to a misconception of the condition.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the common misconception that Tourette's syndrome primarily involves uncontrollable swearing, known as coprolalia. In reality, only about 10% of people with Tourette's experience this symptom. The piece highlights the experiences of individuals like Jess Mullen, who has Tourette's but does not swear, and emphasizes that the condition is much more complex, often involving a range of tics and other symptoms. The article also touches on the challenges faced by those with Tourette's, including societal misunderstanding and stigma, and calls for greater awareness and education about the true nature of the disorder.

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