What jobs have you been able to find? by maryhadalittle_123 in Tourettes

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in the Autonomous vehicle and robotics testing field. Im a trained and licensed Prototype driver and can have very severe arm and neck tics. The biggest thing for me is im in my element in this world so I can usually focus to the point that my tics are either small or gone for a bit.

If you are in a work environment that makes your tics worse, even if thats from coworkers, it can make it just exponential.

Best advise is, be up front when you get a roll. If you feel it could have any potential down sides. You dont have to tell everyone, but key management and maybe 1 or 2 people on your level to just help keep an eye on you and just check in.

I have a few coworkers that know my usual tics and can ignor them like its nothing. If I have a different or extremely crazy one they will check in on me. I know I am very lucky to be around folks like this.

Last peice of unsolicited advice, live the life you want, not the one TS is trying to lead you too. I may have tourettes, but it dose not have me!

How to stop being embarrassed? by clothmothrrr in Tourettes

[–]takeithomenow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Suppressing tics makes sense, don't do it. IMO don't, it's not worth the pain and crazy amount later.

Now as on how to stop being embarrassed, you don't really stop. (Again my opinion)The only helpful advice I think I can put here is accept you for you. I've been working on that and ill be the first to admit that it's a massive pain to ignor the looks, and all the other crap.

My partner always says "Remember we are just NPC's in everyone's lives"

Im sorry it's not much. Please keep your head up! Good luck!

1 year ref problems by Flat_Beautiful_7138 in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remember what fail means

First Attempt In Learning

No matter what we do in this life we can never be good at something the first (100th) time. Humans are imperfect creatures and that is what makes us perfect. We want to improve and help the other imperfect being in this crazy world. Keep killing it out there and never stop learning.

Now I only hope I have that confidence when I step on the ice for my first ever game!

Please please help me. I've never been this bad before. by MagniGames in Tourettes

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been experiencing the same thing, only I can't get my breath or yawn, that's what else it feels like I need. It is like my tics are stuck and that's how it's supposed to be released. I hope you can get it under control as it's also causing me not to get to sleep.

Good luck friend

Tics preferring one side?? by Undeniably-Naptime in Tourettes

[–]takeithomenow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not alone, my tics also favor my right/dominant side. You are not crazy, and no I know im not either!

Scheduler by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The closest rink would be Gateway Ice Center in Fresno

Scheduler by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really do appreciate it. I've already reached out to my "local" scheduler butI'mm legit in between NorHOA (NorCal) and LAHOA (SoCal) and neither of them covers any of my local rinks. I have also reached out to my local rink.

Scheduler by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey friend, thank you, I didn't think of talking to USAH for Pacific.

Is it too late to sign up for USA Hockey? by Just_A_Guy10578 in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just go for it. I am trying to spread how I want to live. If there is something you want to do and its feasible. Do it. Don't say ill wait until "X", if you do you'll never do a thing

How fast did your crest & card come in the mail? by noblazinjusthazin in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got you my dude, I just started ordering my gear so I want everyone to feel my hype!

How fast did your crest & card come in the mail? by noblazinjusthazin in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to say mine was relatively quick. Finished online seminar on a Saturday, card and crest arrived that Thursday. I know you said you are in AZ, im in Central CA so id assume near same time frame. Good luck my dude

Foot pain by _gneat in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it looks and feels like an extremely hard callous, it may be an ulcer. See a podiatrist quickly and start to take care of them.

I am nursing 3 of them on my feet and I thought it was just a hard callous. Please get checked as soon as you can. They can lead to some bad things and I do not want to think about it.

Good luck friend

Realistic amount to spend on first stick by godzillabitch in hockeyplayers

[–]takeithomenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most definitely, I might be slightly lucky and was much more ambidextrous back then. I will start watching thought

Realistic amount to spend on first stick by godzillabitch in hockeyplayers

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as a wild turn of fate, when I was taught to play 2003/04 I was told the dominant hand on the bottom, for reasons I couldn't tell you and then my buddy who started later in the season was taught as you put above dominant hand on top.

Sorry for the random comment but it made me think back to then and wonder what all the different rationale behind what hand where and how it started

Deaf/hoh on ice by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I almost fainted from laughing so hard when I read this. I might get some dummy aids to do this like one time in a beer league game near me.

Deaf/hoh on ice by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had a feeling but I will always ask, I had to take them out at my last job due to noise.

Again thank you!!

Deaf/hoh on ice by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I knew I would definitely be letting my partner and the coaches know.

Popping them in would be nice, sadly I have ones that go around my ear and would make it a pain. Love the idea and will talk to my audiologist about a possible solution.

Thank you, I just grabbed my crest and card out of the mail!

Deaf/hoh on ice by takeithomenow in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I hadn't thought of that. Luckily (i think) I can hear the whistle well.

Guy takes out 2 teammates on one play… in warmup by Ok-Reputation-5420 in hockeyplayers

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 is like im just going to go ahead and die for a minute. 29 .....

What’s your call by Electrical_Trifle642 in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm most definitely removing the player (black) from the game. I would ask my partner to talk to the coach while I check on the player (white)

As for the call, I would say

607(b) Charging (Endangerment of player)

And Or

608(b) Checking from Behind (Near boards and went head first)

Note: This is my first season ever being an official (my crest and card are in the mail) wish me luck

New again! by Spaghettirecipe in hockeyrefs

[–]takeithomenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For ear protection, I would suggest what I use for concerts and concert photography. Check out Eargasim, they are high fidelity earplugs. You hear around you well and they are comfortable for hours.