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Reframing Tics: Navigating The Complexity Of Tic And Related Conditions

Reframing Tics: Navigating The Complexity Of Tic And Related Conditions

Jonah, Drew

Paperback

Mental Health

ISBN13: 9798289374448
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 23 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Tic disorders are neurological conditions characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics. These tics can be motor (involving movement) or vocal (involving sound) and may occur suddenly and without control. Tic disorders are most commonly seen in children, although they can persist into adulthood. There are several types of tic disorders, including:
  • Transient Tic Disorder: This is the most common form, where tics appear for a short period, typically less than a year, and often resolve on their own.
  • Chronic Tic Disorder: In this case, tics persist for more than a year, but they do not involve both motor and vocal tics.
  • Tourette Syndrome: This is the most well-known tic disorder and involves both motor and vocal tics lasting for more than a year. The tics tend to wax and wane over time, with periods of worsening and improvement.
The exact cause of tic disorders is not fully understood, but they are thought to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Tics may be triggered or worsened by stress, anxiety, or excitement, but they can also occur without an obvious trigger.

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