I happen to run across this site when I was searching on the web about tics and twitches for myself. I read some of the stories about how the parents are trying to cope with the behaviors their kids are going through, and I can relate to every one of them. I would love to participate because I have been living with tics and twitches all my life.
As far back as I can think of, about 5 or 6 years old, my mom was taking me to a few different doctors that could not put their hands on what was wrong with me. But a few years later, my mom stated to me she was told I have a form of tics and twitches, and maybe a mild case of Tourette.
I was not that educated on any of these problems. I have been going through this all my life, but now at the age of 42, the tics and twitches are getting even worse. I can’t control what I do at times because when I do the tic, it gives me a sense of relief and keeps repeating itself. Not sure why in my older age mine is getting worse.
I’m constantly asked, “Why do you do that?” I let them know, and sometimes I am asked if I have allergy problems. Sometimes I am teased about it. I am a teller at a bank, and I love what I do because I love helping people. At least half of the day, I am asked by customer why I do what I’m doing.
I sniff all day, I twitch my nose, I squeeze my hands close, I tend to take my arm and hit my breast with it, I hit my back side from time to time, I nudge my neck from side to side, I squeeze my feet, and last I squeeze the top part of my legs close tightly. These are all the things I go through on a daily basis and have been doing them all my life.
I never knew if there was medicine that can help me with this condition or even slow it down because it does become annoying at times. I cry all the time hoping one day they will stop. I would love to tell my story to anyone with this condition or have kids with this condition.
I definitely think you should pursue treatment. It seems to work for so many people. And listen to Andrea. She knows what she’s talking about!
I’m sorry you are going through this. What sort of treatment have you pursued to ease it for you?
Hello Andrea, I haven’t had any treatment in years because the tics wasn’t as bad. but for some reason they are getting really bad now. I am on vacation this week from work, and will try to see a doctor to see what is going on. Thank you so much for responding. I’m really happy I found this site. Do you have anyone in your family suffering with this condition?