How to stop tics (WITHOUT MEDICATION)

How behavioral therapy effectively treats tics and Tourette’s syndrome, with special guest Alie Caldwell, host of Neuro Transmissions.

Topics Discussed:
- Tics
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Habit reversal
- CBIT - comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics
- behavioral therapy versus medication

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[dreonwheels]

my tic feels more voluntary but I've had it my whole life, sometimes it'll disappear for months and then it'll come back stronger than ever.

[joelfelske]

I'm so tired of my tics. It's ruined friendships, relationships, jobs, and hobbies. Been stuttering since 4 years old with many other physical tics over the years. Breathing exercises, speech therapy, diet and healthy lifestyle choices... nothing has helped. I hope somebody who suffers from this can conquer it. It feel pretty hopeless at times but I'm doing my research and not giving up!

[bigmommymilkersbazongashon]

I hzte it the most when someone tels me to stop

[fleurdelillie]

Honestly started to tear up watching this. I’ve always struggled with physical tics and it’s caused a lot of physical pain over the years. It felt really nice to be validated that my problems are real and that there are things I can do to help myself. Thank you for making this video

[idek]

Tourettes has been stuck with me for 6 years and it’s hard when you’re kid. Anyone else who is experiencing this, I hope u keep enjoying life and don’t let anyone stop u

[paogregorio]

I've had tics since I was young. Never knew science has a name for it. It's embarrassing to have them and it sucks when others notice and mimics you. For those who do not have them, be thankful. I often wonder what the world will be like when you do not have tics, without the constant feeling of having an "itch you have to scratch" through some involuntary movement or another.

This video helps a bit. Thanks, The Psych Show guys.

[roseflower]

We all family got tested positive for covid, during that self isolation period my son got tics, after we finish isolation period I made my son busy, more active, took him to the park after school everyday, adapted pets birds for him and make him physically and mentally busy and happy, it really helped, tics are almost gone, I am sharing my personal experience only to help others .

[asgardzz]

I get bullied at school for having tics, this was helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻

[harlethan]

I have mild Tourettes they aren't very noticeable but gosh this is so helpful! Thanks!

[rubenvantilburg]

I've been struggling with both motor and vocal tics for about 16 years now. It's been very tough to deal with it, but videos like these make me realize that tics are in fact a real issue and that it CAN be managed. Thank you!

[christinavo]

I've been struggling with ticks for more than a decade. Well this video really helped me I didn't know anything about this tricks and tips. I hope I can liberate myself, I can't even think how life is like without ticks. Good luck to everyone and thank you.

[gotnoideaforaproperusernam]

I haven't been diagnosed because everyone around me thinks it's either "bad habit" or it's deliberate... but it runs in the family so I'm pretty sure that what I experience is tics no matter whatever it may origin from... thank you so much for the video ! Our guiding angel in an unaware neglecting world

[matthiascerebri]

I thank you very much. Since I am not only suffering from Tourette, but also from Autism and compulsive disorder, this is extremely helplful since it does actually also teach the emotions to change.

[trevorlewan]

I've had tic since I was about 5. (I'm 26 now.) I always feel like a victim of the tics. They are so bizarre. Like lately I have been having two major ones, one is where I have to squeeze my left eyebrow muscle down and then follow it by a thumb twist where I have to see a shiny reflection on my thumbnail. If I don't see a light reflection on my thumb nail my brain goes crazy and wants to redo the whole thing. X( I will try the technique described in this video and pray that it helps. I've recently started taking depression meds (dopamine inhibitors) and I think it's making it even worse! I'll keep you updated

[ahmedyasir]

It's really cool to have both a Psychologist and a Neuroscientist giving input on the same stuff, to see how you approach the topic in slightly different ways

[smartinez]

This actually helped thank you. I have Motor tic disorder and I needed some video like this I enjoy this content. You earned a sub.

[raining_trees]

This is SO great to know❤️ I've been suppressing Tourette's tics my whole life and it's become overwhelmingly painful and exhausting recently. Suppressing does NO GOOD!!! I can't wait to try these tips!! THANK you!! God BLESS you!!

[infashionchains]

I have about 6 tics now. But some of them last for a few weeks, months or years and then disappear. Sometimes they come back, or new ones take their place. It's so weird and irritating and hard to control them when around people... -.-

[Mickado]

Never been diagnosed or anything, but i think i do have A LOT of tics. Sometimes its hard eye blinking, flexing arm and leg muscles, flexing neck, and some other ones that will occasionally pop up. I feel that i can suppress the urge when i focus all my attention on it and try to feel how the urge happens before i do it.

[iSingfood]

I've had a head-shaking tic for many years and it severely lowers my quality of life. I had tics bad as a child, they went away and in my late 20s they came back. I will try this method, thank you for posting. I have some questions for you, what kind of therapist can I seek for in-person treatment? Also, can head and neck tics cause brain damage?