Tics Causes and SeverityMost tics may develop because of brain damage or never damage. People who suffer from diseases such as Huntington’s may appear to be a person with tics but they are suffering from their disease. Causes of Tics The tic which some people suffer may occur after a serious accident that caused brain ...
Tics are muscle movements that occur repeatedly in brief, sudden uncontrollable spasms. They often involve muscles of the face and eyes. The tic is the same each time it occurs, and stress worsen tics. During periods of intense mental concentration, tics occur less often. While stress is a contributing factor to most tics and twitches, ...
Whistling is often viewed as a novelty in pop music. Yet, the few pop songs that dare to employ the technique are some of the most memorable of the last 40 years. Whistling can accentuate hummable tunes like “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Or it can prove that even tough guys like Guns N Roses have ...
The Romantic idea of the troubled artist is still a valid concept even in today’s ever-changing world. As scientists discover more and more about the brain and genetics, they are finding scientific proof for this Romantic ideal. Where once it was simply known that many writers were manic-depressive, it can now be proven that certain ...
A tic disorder is a condition that typically afflicts young children prior to adolescence, and comes in a few different forms to help identify the disorder. While a young child having a tic disorder can be concerning for parents, understanding what a tic disorder is can help draw awareness to this neurological condition. Typically, a ...
It all began benignly enough. In January 2004 I noticed my six-year-old son, Kage, shaking his head frequently. It almost seemed as though he was being pestered by a fly or was trying to clear his thoughts. After I first noticed it, I dismissed it as something that kids do sometimes. We home school and ...
What is Tourettes Syndrome? Tourettes syndrome is a hereditary disorder that affects the nervous system. There are varying degrees of this condition; however, Tourettes is often described as repetitive and uncontrolled body movements. Moreover, patients may also suffer from out of control verbal sounds called tics. In rare cases, patients utter tics that include vulgar ...
As a teacher and adolescent mental health therapist, I spent over 15 years working with students with a variety of disorders. One of the most dramatic neurological/mental health disorders I encountered in working with this population was Tourette’s disorder. Tourette’s disorder is a very complicated disorder and treatment usually involves working with both mental health ...
What is a Tic A tic is a sudden involuntary, rapid, recurrent motor or vocal action. They can be divided into various categories but the main groupings are as follows: • Simple motor tics include blinking, grimacing, facial twitching, jerking limbs or head, kicking, finger movements, mouth opening, tongue protruding, jaw snapping, teeth clicking, knuckle ...
Methylin comes in either a liquid form or pill form. Since it is used primarily to treat ADHD, many people taking the drug are children. The side effects for children vary somewhat from the side effects in adults, though many symptoms are the same. Mild side effects that can occur in adults and children include: ...
