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I starting immitating tourettes after i find out what it is and now i can't control symptoms. my doctor says i probably don't have tourettes.

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Probably not: The brain is a very interesting organ. To have Tourettes you need to have several movements, or tics, and they need to last for several months to be considered as a person that has the condition. If you feel you can't control the movements and they last for more than 3 to 4 months go back to your doctor

Answered 2/25/2016

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