People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics – this exhausting process is key to treatment
Many people with Tourette's suppress their tics until they can release them in a safe space. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Imagine trying not to blink, resisting the urge to sneeze or refusing to scratch an intense itch. For a short time, you can probably succeed, but the effort beco…
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Tourette syndrome basics
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes tics, which are repeated, involuntary movements or sounds a person cannot always control.
These tics vary widely among individuals and can change over time.
For example, someone might blink repeatedly, shrug their shoulders, or make throat-clearing sounds.
Tics are not voluntary actions, meaning the person does not choose to perform them.
The condition affects less than 1% of children worldwide, though estimates vary by study and population.
Tourette syndrome often coexists with other challenges such as attention problems, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
These additional symptoms can significantly impact a person’s daily life, sometimes more than the tics themselves.
For instance, a child might face teasing for involuntary blinking but struggle more with untreated anxiety or difficulty focusing in class.
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