Throat clearing tics
Throat clearing tics come from a sensory urge to carry out a tic in the throat region. Tics vary a lot, and this tic may be carried out for numerous reasons. This may be: To feel a scratching sensation in the throat To hear a specific noise produced in the region This may also be […]
Breathing tics
Gasping or breathing tics consist of inhaling or exhaling due to a tic disorder. They can be considered to be both motor and/or vocal tics. Breathing tics can be troublesome as it affects breathing. This depends on the severity and frequency. Breathing… a mix of motor and vocal? Vocal tics are often described as involving muscles that are […]
Coughing tics
Coughing, grunting and/or throat clearing are some tics experienced by those with Tourette and tic disorders. With tics, it is often less about needing to clear the throat, and more to fulfil a sensory urge. Since the recent pandemic, coughing has been something most people want to do less in public… very difficult with a tic disorder, […]
Jaw popping and clicking tics
Jaw popping, also known as jaw clicking or jaw snapping, can be a tic involving sudden movements of the jaw. Jaw tics can cause a strain on the muscles, joints and affect daily activities such as speaking and eating. There are different terms for the different actions, as there are many different ways tics need to […]
Finger tapping tics
Tapping fingers (sometimes referred to as finger drumming) can occur as a tic. It can resemble stimming or fidgeting, the difference being the premonitory and/or involuntary urge that comes with a tic disorder. Tic disorders often co-occur with other conditions such as ADHD. Finger tapping can be a result of one or more conditions, although […]
Biting tics
Biting is a tic that presents itself often within the community. It can involving biting body parts such as fingers and hair, objects or clothing. A little insight from Sam– the editor of Dealing with Disorder: Biting tics were one of the first tics I can remember. When I was still sleeping in my parents […]
Stretching tics
Stretching. Sometimes euphoric, sometimes a pesky tic doing more hard than good. According to health.harvard.edu, stretching… “…keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight.” health.harvard.edu- The importance of stretching This of course does not […]
Lip-biting tic
Lip-biting is a tic that is painfully easy to carry out, yet may go unnoticed by others. It can involve biting the lip as a whole, or picking at the skin. It is different to skin-picking compulsions in other disorders, and when triggered by anxiety, boredom or stimming. Is lip-biting a motor or vocal tic? […]
Head-nodding and shaking tics
Head nodding/head-shaking is a tic experienced by many people with tic disorders. It can resemble and/or be identical to neck-related tics, creating similar movements. Is head-nodding and shaking a motor or vocal tic? This would be classed as a motor tic as it involves movement. More articles on Motor and Vocal tics Would this be […]
Nose scrunching tics
Nose scrunching tics occur as a sensation in or around the nose. The tic may cause an urge to feel a ‘squashing’ sensation- or pressure- in the nose region. It may also be to look a certain way more than to feel a bodily sensation. Is nose scrunching a motor or vocal tic? This […]