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Are anxiety tics real? my doctors say my tics may just be caused by my anxiety.
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Yes: Follow your doctor/psychiatrist/psychologist's advice, anxiety can be treated, left uncontrolled can ruin your health/life. Exercise, Exercise and Exercise , eat healthy, sleep well, good luck
Answered 4/8/2016
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Tics due to Anxiety: Tics are spasm-like movements of particular muscles. In most instances, tics and twitches are harmless and temporary. Stresses of relationships, separation, school, and past unresolved conflicts, peer pressure can cause anxiety. Tics can be one of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety may increase severity of motor tics. See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Therapy Do breathing and Music Relaxation.
Answered 4/3/2016
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