Involuntary Body Movements
Tics disorder is suffered by millions around the world. The sufferers of tics disorder feels a strong urge to repeatedly carry out a specific action in order to release a build up of tension. It is characterized by rapid involuntary body movements and sound.
Tics disorder can start at any age and can get worse without getting treatment to cope with it. A person suffering from this disorder for a long period could also develop panic attacks, fear of rejection, fear of failure and social fear.
Tics may come and go and people can suffer it for a short period of time or for many years.
What are Tics?
causes uncontrollabe movements and sounds.
They are involuntary actions and often tend to happen in sudden bouts. Usually occurring on a daily basis, tics are almost always an unwelcome experience for the sufferer.
People with tics may succeed in suppressing them for a short time, but most often not long-term. They are as difficult to suppress as the urge to sneeze! Like the sneeze, it can be very uncomfortable to suppress a tic, and many people describe a feeling of relief afterwards.
Tics is classified as a neurological (brain) disorder.
What causes Tics?
The cause of Tics disorders is suggested to be related to genetics and chemical abnormalities in the brain.
Tics may vary in intensity (simple tics or complex tics) and may be worsened by tension, fatigue, illness, recent head injury, excitement, or even some medications. Many of these tics are exhibited when a person suffers from a tic disorder, known as Tourette's Syndrome.
Symptoms of Tics Disorder
effects of tics disorder
Examples of vocal tic disorders include:
* Throat clearing
* Yelping
* Sniffing
* Tongue clicking
* Uttering words or phrases out of context
* Coprolalia (vocalizing socially unacceptable words)
Examples of motor tic disorders include:
* Eye blinking or darting
* Head jerking
* Finger flexing
* Sticking tongue out
* Touching the nose
* Touching other people
* Smelling objects
* Obscene gestures
* Flapping the arms
* Jumping or twirling about
Help for Tics Disorder
Treatment Options for Managing Tics:
Natural herbal and homeopathic remedies approach which addresses not only the tics themselves but the individual in his or her social, educational, and family context is always the best approach. There are a number of herbal and homeopathic ingredients which may be of assistance without the negative side effects of prescription drugs.
Counseling can assist a person with tics by getting to the root of where the tics stems from, be it anxiety, stress, social anxiety, fear or any other psychological condition.
Habit reversal training (HRT) - Intended to increase tic awareness, develop a response strategy to the tic, and motivate the individual to keep a consistent and positive attitude to treatment.
Relaxation - Exercise, yoga, or meditation may be useful as drug-free approaches to relieving the stress that may aggravate tics. Frequently, the tics subside with explanation, reassurance, and understanding of the condition in a supportive environment.
Tics can be, and often are, overcome with time. A combination of effective natural remedies and counseling is often the best recipe for success.
Below you will find recommended products that will help manage your tic disorder.
- BrightSparks
- Homeopathic remedy temporarily relieves hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness in children.
- PureCalm - for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Facilitate a calmed mood and soothed nerves.
- MindSoothe Jr. - for children
- Maintain balanced mood and stability in children.
- How To Put A Stop To Tourettes Tics! No Drugs - No Medicine!
- How to put a stop to facial, body & vocal tics.
- Beat Your twitch
- The Guide to solving nervous tics and twitches in adults and children.
Examples of Tics
Examples of Tics (motor)
This video shows a small number of motor (movement) tics, as found in people with Tourettes syndrome and chronic motor tic disorder. I do have tics, but the tics in this video have been exaggerated to show up in the overly-compressed video! This is not a comedy. If you are looking for something to laugh at, please go elsewhere. I apologise for the apalling compression. It was fine before I uploaded it. Why does YouTube compress the compressions? Grr...
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Help for Tics from Amazon
Treating Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: A Guide for Practitioners
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Victory Over Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders
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Tips for Concerned Parents with Tics Disorder Children
Here are a few examples:
> Understand how the tics affect your child and make changes at home and school to best accommodate them.
> Keep a record of your child's tics, (when they get worse, and the events that surround them). This may help identify triggers. Be careful not to cause your child more stress - approach this in a way that makes your child feel secure.
> Realize tics are not done on purpose. Although tics may frustrate you, do not punish your child for having tics, and try not to show any frustration you may feel. Doing so may increase your child's anxiety and cause more tics.
> Alternate household tasks with free time to allow relaxation and prevent stress.
> Encourage your child to increase responsibilities at his or her own pace.
Tics Disorder Poll
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- TrishH TrishH Nov 19, 2009 @ 9:03 am
- This is a very informative lens. thanks from a mom who has a son who suffers from a tic disorder. It is my hope that more and more people gain knowledge about this order and understand it a little better so my child will be a little more understood regarding his condition. thanks for sharing this information.
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- Mom to N Mom to N Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
- My daughter has been rolling her eyes up to the side and it happens often. When she does the rolling with her eyes, it's only for a second. She does it all the time, it's almost as though she can't help. I am wondering if it is a nervous tic... I really hope she will grow out of it. I tried holding her and talking to her about it. I will do all that I can, but I am unsure what it is and why she is doing it. She is six years old... I don't know if it's something neurologically. She was in a car accident when she was three and she fractured her forehead. =(
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- Hart, A Hart, A Jun 30, 2009 @ 9:10 am
- My daughter is 12 now and has suffered with multiple tics since 5. She too seems to have them more when excited or anxious. She has also suffers from insomnia. If anyone has any tips on helping her insomnia let me know. She is taking Tenex Med and it seems to help alittle for her. Thanks
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- Cassandra Cassandra Jun 8, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
- One thing that isn't mentioned in this lens is that the tics seem to disappear when the brain is fully occupied with a challenging task. There is a lot of good information to further your search on tics in Wikipedia. The explanation given on that site truly describes to a tee what tics are and how they come about.
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- Cassandra Cassandra Jun 7, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
- I have had multiple motor and vocal tics for over 8 years and have sought various forms of treatment for it ranging from hypnotherapy to naturopathy, but nothing has worked. In addition I have always been a very hyper individual and have also been battling with chronic insomnia for most of my life. That being said, I agree with the comment made at the beginning of the lens that tics can only be suppressed for a very short period of time, eventually (quite quickly) the trigger grows in intensity to the point where the "release" has to be executed. It's very hard living with this condition. My tics are most intense when I am extremely excited (this happens frequently throughout the day), when I eat products that contain sugar (both processed and natural), but they also happen whenever they want, as soon as my brain is fully awake in the morning.
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