The last couple of months have been some of the strangest, worst, best, and most interesting of my life, at least as far as Tourette’s has gone. From the horrorshow of No Excuses to the brief triumph of The Worth Of One Minute to the uncharacteristic anger of Dear Weakness…the highs have been high and the lows have been low.
But those peaceful 60 seconds were my favorite part of it all. So much so, in fact, that yesterday I decided to try for 90. Maybe I shouldn’t have tempted the fates, but I do occasionally feel the need to test and make sure that I’m the one steering. That I don’t let circumstances make my choices.
Here’s what happened:
I tell you now: I’m going to get two minutes before March. I’m adding it to the list of goals. Mental progress often follows the same progression as physical progress:
slow, steady, methodical, endless.
Josh
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I’m sure you’ll get it soon. Next time, use your Gymboss again. Seemed to help last time.
That’s what I forgot!
“slow, steady, methodical, endless” I’m adding this to my mental mantras. Right next to my favorite quote: “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”
Who is that quote from?
Hey Josh. I saw a TV programme here in the UK about a hypnotherapist (Paul McKenna) who helped someone with Tourettes. Have you ever tried/thought about trying hypnotherapy? I’ve never done it and have no idea about it but was just curious as to your thoughts.
Nope.
I was rooting for you! You know what would be cool? Getting a full 2 minutes by the end of FEBRUARY! Hey–you did the deadlift goal by January 2, so it’s true—anything is possible. Ibid on the Gymboss. Rock on, man!
All right, deal.
You will make it keep trying!!
I will. I know.
Josh,
I’m impressed that you have the confidence to put this out there. That alone I think sets you apart from so many other people out there. In regards to one other comment that somebody made, I wonder how implementing autosuggestion or affirmations might play a role in this. Just food for thought.
Hmm…I think “confidence” is spelled with a s-t-u-p-i-d-i-t-y, but too late now:)
I have a friend with Tourettes. She is brilliant, as are you.
Keep at it. You can and will reach your goal.
She sounds more brilliant than the sun itself:)
The more you attempt, the more you fail AND the more you succeed. And, by having the courage to share with us, even failure = success. Keep it up – you are amazing.
Thanks ami.
I don’t remember who said it, but “You always pass failure on your way to success.” I love that.
I watch you fail and know you’re one step closer to succeeding. And I’m encouraged to keep testing my limits too.
It’s been said a lot of different ways by a lot of different people, but they’re all right. Thank you.
Some days it’s just not meant to be, I guess:)
But I’m thinking that you got that over with fairly quickly. It could have been at the 88th second which would have just ticked you off!
Next time!
What are you thinking about when you’re trying to sit still? Maybe relaxation or disassociation techniques might help?
Oh man! I kind of had a hunch that it wasn’t successful when I saw that the length of the video was only 1:09. . .
I know you’ll get there soon!
Hi Josh,
I just stumbled on your incredible blog. My son, who is 9, was diagnosed with Tourettes about 9 months, and my second son who is 8 has started displaying some tics as well. I have skimmed through a bunch of your posts but have not had a chance to listen to your podcasts, so I may have missed it if you covered it, but I am curious as to whether you have ever tried Cognitive Behavior Therapy or more specifically Habit Reversal Training? I know it does not work for everyone, but it has done wonders for my 9 year old. Thanks for you posts and best of luck,
-Dan
Thanks Dan, I sent you an email. If you or your little guys need anything, please say so.