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Tourette Syndrome or OCD?

by shannonwooten, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: syndrome, Anxiety, Tourette Syndrome, nervous

(Not sure what forum it goes under so I put it under neurology too)

I am not too sure if my husband has tourette syndrome or OCD... but I know he has one of them... here are his symptoms.

-Blinking/facial movements/squinting
-He makes wierd noises sometimes (Almost like he's laughing or making a sound that sounds like cah (like the beginning of call) )
-He has lately picked up tapping on things... whether its on the table, mouse, computer, my arm, etc... whatever he is touching)

He is a perfectly normal 20 yr old... just that the symptoms above annoy me!! And him as well... he said he can't help it.

1) What is it?
2) Is there anything that will make him stop? Meds? Do they work?

Thanks

Member Comments (2)

by KirkR., Apr 14, 2007 12:00AM

About the meds I would call a professional and explain the symptoms to see if there is possible treatment. The tapping and nervous twitches could be anxiety related issues or he could have nervous problems.. I have had friends with borderline and paranoid skitso. Again, I would call a professional if you think it may be such a problem.. it is known that issues such as these tend to increase with age treated and untreated even if you have shown no prior signs that would indicate such issues.. they can develop or be genetic.. especially if he is not conscious about his nervous issues. 20's is actually around the typical age for such symptoms to appear as well so if he feels as though something is wrong or if he has felt bothered or annoyed about something strong enough I would talk to him about it.. or if you feel as though you know why he would be doing such a thing regardless of doubt.. I would talk it over with him and either a doctor or a therapist or some other professional help.

by shannonwooten, Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM

Hrm... its just something that happens constantly throughout the day.
It gets worse when he is talking to someone...
He also stutters a lot too...
all when he gets anxious...

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