Does Billie Eilish have Tourette?
Billie Eilish has Tourette syndrome. Here’s what Billie has to say about living with the condition.
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Neuroimaging in Tourette syndrome- a chat with Jade Jocelyn Zouki
Many thanks for chatting with us Jade. How did you get into researching Tourette syndrome? I got involved in Tourette syndrome research … Read post
Clenching fist tics
A clenched fist is normally an aggressive gesture. With a tic-disorder, a clenched fist comes from an unwanted urge, and not a … Read post
Muscle-related tics
Motor tics work muscles. Sometimes, tics specifically target muscles, such as tensing and flexing. This can be tiring, and risk injury due … Read post
Standing, sitting and lying down tics
Tics involving standing up, sitting or lying down often go against what is desired at the time. Standing up during a movie, … Read post
Knee-related tics
Knee-related tics are motor tics focused on knee-movements. This could be the act of hitting the knee against something, or kneeling down. … Read post
Feet and toe tics
Tics occurring in the foot region may include wriggling feet and toes, clicking joints and tapping feet. This can affect walking, and … Read post
Tics affecting genitals
Tics can be embarrassing at the best of times. So what if tics involve our genitals? Whether this is touching your own … Read post
Slapping and hitting tics
Slapping and hitting tics can be very harmful, for both the person with tics and others if they are on the receiving … Read post
Foot-tapping and stomping
Stomping may seem like an angry reaction, but this is not the case with tics. Stomping and the pressure it causes to … Read post