People often wonder “do psychiatrist diagnose tic disorders?” and the answer is that it depends.  In general the answer to the question of “do psychiatrist diagnose tic disorders?” is that any psychiatrist CAN diagnose a tic disorder, but you have to know what a tic disorder looks like to do […]
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What You Need To Know About Eye Tics
What are eye tics? These are described as repetitive and bothersome movements of the eye(s) or eye lid(s).   Eye tics, twitching, blinking or spasms are relatively common. Some people have eye-rolling movements they can’t control.  When the eyelid is the problem, usually only the bottom lid of one eye is […]
Tic Disorders and Tourette’s Syndrome
What are Tics?  Tics are short-lasting repetitive muscle movements that may involve any voluntary muscle groups and occur suddenly during what is otherwise normal behavior. Most tics are mild and hardly noticeable. However, in some cases they are frequent and severe, and can affect many areas of an individual’s […]
