Need some answers

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I'm not really sure what I should be asking, but I need some information on TIC disorders and the differences between those and Tourette's.  As long as I can remember I've had these "nervous habits" (that's what my Mom always referred to them as).  Things like making noises or twitching my head, tensing abdominal muscles in a certain, repetitive way.  blinking my eyes, crossing my eyes, etc.  They will be active for awhile, sometimes more than one at a time, then they will go away for awhile.  Now, as an adult, I am seeing a correlation where they are popping up with intensity during my most stressful times.  Currently I have one that I guess could be described as flexing and the tendons in my neck and I have done it to the point where my jaw is stiff and sore and my head hurts.  I've also found that I have been gritting my teeth/clamping my jaw shut a lot.  

Is there medication or therapy for something like this?  How do you get diagnosed?  It's driving me crazy.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Thank you!

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Tourette syndrome is a common genetic neurological disorder characterized by chronic motor and vocal tics beginning before adulthood. apart from repititve, stereotyped movements or vocalizations like blinking, sniffing and facial movements, others are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder etc. treatment include dopamine D2 receptor antagonist therapy, dopamine agonist therapy and habit reversal therapy. Consult a neurologist for best advice. Take care.