Signs of Tic Disorder or Tourettes Syndrome?
I’m 19 years old and for the past 5 years I’ve noticed that I have many tics which include clearing my throat and sniffing about 50 times a day even when I’m not sick. I just get this feeling in my throat that I need to clear it. I also pull at my clothes every day, turn my neck, and make strange facial twitches with my eyes, nose, and mouth. And for some reason I feel the need to touch certain objects just to see what they feel like. I also get this urge to repeat words over and over when I mispronounce them. I can control these tics somewhat in front of other people but the hardest to control are my facial twitches. Any help?
With Tourettes, the symptoms are involuntary but some people can sometimes suppress or managew their tics in an effort to minimizetheir effort on funcitoning,. Suppressing causes a great deal of tension, until the tic must be expressed.
Many have ADHD, problems with reading writing and arithmetic, and obsessive compulsive symptoms such as intrusive throughts/worries and repetitive behaviors; depression or anxiety disorders.
Diagnosis include both motor and vocal tics for a least 1 year
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I believe you may be getting obsessive compulsive disorder conused. with Tic De Lereaux. Tic starts with moodiness and progresses to cursing at inappropriate times. yes there is facial as well as bodily twitching. Have you headachhes? See a physician Facial twitching can be caused by generalized anxiety as well. Also Belle’s Palsy, tho I am in no way refering that to you.You may need an MRI, however a physician can advise you throughly.
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psychiatric nursing text. Belford publishing. Nursing experience within hospitals
With Tourettes, the symptoms are involuntary but some people can sometimes suppress or managew their tics in an effort to minimizetheir effort on funcitoning,. Suppressing causes a great deal of tension, until the tic must be expressed.
Many have ADHD, problems with reading writing and arithmetic, and obsessive compulsive symptoms such as intrusive throughts/worries and repetitive behaviors; depression or anxiety disorders.
Diagnosis include both motor and vocal tics for a least 1 year
References :
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tourette/detailtourette.htm#158843231