Spitting can be an unwanted urge as a result of a tic-disorder. It can be regarded as anti-social behaviour, even though the … Read post

Kissing people or objects is surprisingly common in tic-disorders. This unwanted urge can make us feel extremely awkward, especially in public. Texas … Read post

Not brought on by the cold or fear, these tics come from an involuntary urge to move in a certain way. This … Read post

Pinching tics are painful. They can be self-inflicted or done to other people, causing harm and great stress. 

Eyebrow tics are very common, often involving raising one eyebrow or both. Some very well-known people have this motor tic, helping raise … Read post

Clothes can be affected by tics. This could be ripping a huge hole in jeans or throwing those brand-new shoes in the … Read post

Hair-pulling can be a simple holding of the hair, to violent, forceful tugs. Whether pulling our own hair or someone else’s, this … Read post

Teeth can be the focus of tics in a tic-disorder. Very sensitive to pain, tics such as grinding, chattering and wobbling teeth … Read post

Tics involving smiling and frowning come from an urge to do so, not from happiness or sadness. Like all tics, these can … Read post

Lip pouting and pursing involves ‘puckering’ the lips, similar to giving a kiss.  It is a motor tic with it being movement-based. … Read post