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For more than 15 years i have been repeating certain names and words even sounds (like sneezing or coughing after someone sneezes). this has been affecting my normal life. what this could be?

Q: for more than 15 years i have been repeating certain names and words even sounds (like sneezing or coughing after someone sneezes). this has been affecting my normal life. what this could be?

: This is not unusual and especially happens when you see someone yawn. How this happens in the brain is not clear. Keep a diary about what you are doing and eating or taking and share with your Drs.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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This is not unusual and especially happens when you see someone yawn. How this happens in the brain is not clear. Keep a diary about what you are doing and eating or taking and share with your Drs.

Answered 5/19/2021

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A member asked:

For more than 15 years i have been repeating certain names and words even sounds (like sneezing or coughing after someone sneezes). this has been affecting my normal life. what this could be?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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