Tics

[yteek]

For the last few years, I've been faced with tics...these are almost like dystonic tics. One neurologist said it is a form of dystonia but I know the only time I have them is when faced with anxiety, stress, and panic(I believe it may be solely psychogenic). I can't control it nor can I do so well controlling my anxiety but I don't wanna immediately lump the two and have it thrown straight in the anxiety mega thread.

Anyone else have tics?

It almost feels like a seizure goes off in my head...not like i ever had one but I could imagine it feels similar to this nearly shock like sensation in my head.


Problems like these make me regret trying drugs all together, at times I relate it to my benzo use in the past...but no one knows, maybe it was the weed, maybe the handful of times I did ecstasy...maybe its just lucky me.

 

[Vaya]

Can you elaborate a little bit more on what you mean by 'tics'? Are they gestural, facial, vocal? Do they increase or decrease with an increase or decrease in distressing stimuli? Have you attempted therapeutic or medication management for them?

~ vaya

 

[yteek]

like michael j fox, or something...look at some videos of dystonia or chorea on youtube to get an idea.

I haven't really attempted medication except lyrica but at times it makes me a little to cloudy headed without much relief..maybe i just need to get my tolerance up but then its not the same good feeling any more.

Its like spasms start in my feet shoot up to my arm twisting and then into my head...horrible.

 

[Alex000]

It sounds very psychogenic, what I might call "hysterical", to me. It does not sound neurological to, but rather psychological in origin. They could be directly related to stress you experience, and it sounds like they are as they ONLY occur when you are anxious or stressed. I would deem them psychogenic or "hysterical" absolutely just from your post. Best way to treat it would be obviously managing your anxiety and stress triggers so they do cause enough anxiety to cause these tics. Psycotherapy with a therapist can be very helpful as can therapy with oneself. There are tons of therapeutic activities one can do by oneself including art of any form really, reading, taking baths, cooking (art, really), sleeping, masturbation (may sound odd, but I am serious), exercise etc. With art the list goes on and on, and self-expression can be achieved in so many ways. There is poetry, pottery, painting, writing short stories, ceramics etc. So much. Same with exercise.

 

[Vaya]

It sounds very psychogenic, what I might call "hysterical", to me. It does not sound neurological to, but rather psychological in origin. They could be directly related to stress you experience, and it sounds like they are as they ONLY occur when you are anxious or stressed. I would deem them psychogenic or "hysterical" absolutely just from your post. Best way to treat it would be obviously managing your anxiety and stress triggers so they do cause enough anxiety to cause these tics. Psycotherapy with a therapist can be very helpful as can therapy with oneself. There are tons of therapeutic activities one can do by oneself including art of any form really, reading, taking baths, cooking (art, really), sleeping, masturbation (may sound odd, but I am serious), exercise etc. With art the list goes on and on, and self-expression can be achieved in so many ways. There is poetry, pottery, painting, writing short stories, ceramics etc. So much. Same with exercise.

Excellent response. I would suggest investigating what has been written here, OP.

~ vaya

 

[yteek]

I've been seeing a therapist for years, really don't get much relief....its hard to find someone thats friendly and you're comfortable with but someone who is also experienced and very smart.

I enjoy my hot showers, activities(skateboarding), and who doesn't love jerking off...this just hasn't helped my anxiety much.

It sucks, its as if before I leave the house I'm already defeated as my physical and mental symptoms snow ball into just another dreadful day.

I had a few alright days, then it took a turn for the worst and with increased anxiety comes these tics....they may be psychological in nature but they're so severe like it really resembles a Michael J Fox kinda issue. Its so fucking embarrassing and crazy...I already feel like shit about myself and to have this as well oh well. I try to hide it as best I can, probably adds to the anxiety as well.....I would like to be able just laugh it off, I call them my Michael J Fox moments. Its looks like I'm some kinda crackhead or some shit...I feel like have to apologize or explain it in the presence of others.

Fuck my life.

 

[Alex000]

Trying to supress these tics will only exacerbate the condition because of its psychogenic nature. You must embrace who you are, live as you want, and look life straight in the face, always. Everyone has maladies of some sort. As hard as this may be, do not let it get you down. There is a nice uplifting song, and I think it has a really positive message - Instead by Madeleine Peyroux. Seriously, give it a listen.

 

[Missykins]

Seek re-evalution by a neurologist.

Also--Botox can be used--don't laugh, it works for many.

 

[yteek]

I kinda like my current neurologist, I've also been refereed to a movement disorder specialist which was kinda not that great of doctor when it came to his bedside matter...at the moment I'm not concerned with medication but my anxiety has been through the roof lately.

 

[Missykins]

I kinda like my current neurologist, I've also been refereed to a movement disorder specialist which was kinda not that great of doctor when it came to his bedside matter...at the moment I'm not concerned with medication but my anxiety has been through the roof lately.

You made it sound in your initial post as if you were questioning the diagnosis you were given. You may have to make a concession when it comes to bedside manner if the specialist comes to an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Hang in there, I'm sure this is frustrating.