I am a 14 year old kid, and I get off and on head twicthes....what can I do to stop?

Question

So, I get these sudden head twicthes. Some are minor, and some are more severe (and have lasted up to 1 min). This has just startd happening recently. I dont know if it is nervousness, or if it is a medical problem I should consult a doctor about.

I am very eager to hear what others have to say about this. I get teased at school, my family (and some of my freinds) think I'm a loon, yet I try to explain, I can't seem to control these twicthes......ugh!

So, PLEEEEEEEEEASE......people...do any of you know some ways to make me not twicth? Do some of you have any advice on head twicthing? What ever you all know, please inform me!

-Zach

Answer 1

Hi Zach,

It sounds like you are displaying nervous "ticks", as my doctor would call them. I had many of them when I was a kid. Sometimes I would repeatedly raise and lower my eyebrows, or wiggle my ears, or move my mouth in a funny way. I know what you mean... they can be so hard to control, and no one seems to understand. But I do. You are not alone! Nervous ticks are, in a way, a very mild case of Tourette's syndrome, a condition in which nervous ticks and twitches are extreme and compulsive. If you are worried about it, have your parents take you to the doctor to get some answers. When I was younger, my doctor told my mom that I would outgrow them. For the most part, I did. Every once in awhile, I get going on one and I just can't seem to quit. But, eventually it goes away. I'm a happy, healthy, normal guy with a lot of friends. Don't worry, my friend... you will be just fine!!

Good luck :)

Answer 2

It sounds like you definitely need to see a doctor about this. There are all kinds of things that can cause twitches in the head, such as tourette's syndrome and many others. See your family doctor, and he may refer you to a neurologist. It's not a joking matter for your family and friends to be calling you a loon, you really should see a doctor about this. If it is psychological he can also refer you to a psychiatrist. Maybe video tape it next time it occurs so the doctor can see what exactly is happening, in case it doesn't twitch on your visit with him.

Answer 3

What are you are referring to are motor 'tics'. Motor tics are any involuntary, rapid, sudden movements. They come in both simple and complex form. Usually they are worse in times of stress, when you are tired, or when bored or inactive.
Motor tics can be controlled for a period of time (they are usually the easiest to control) but must then be released at a later stage, usually in a severe bout.

Motor tics are usually the first sign of Tourette syndrome. But you should be careful, just having motor tics does not mean you have Tourette’s. There are many other sources of tics. For example: a motor tic condition such as Chronic tic syndrome, a reaction to substances such as stimulants, Tardive Dyskinesia (usually caused by antipsychotic drugs), or a general medical condition like Huntington’s disease. Tetanus injections and allergies have also been known to give children simple motor tics.

Simple motor tics are completely meaningless and are sometimes mistaken for muscle spasms. They tend to involve only one muscle group per tic. They include eye blinking, head swaying, foot tapping, shoulder shrugging and many thousands of others. These tics can start very early in life – some babies have been observed performing simple motor tics in the womb.

Complex motor tics
use more than one muscle group and often appear to have a purpose. They can be quite similar to the compulsions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but are triggered by the same sensory experiences as the simple tics. Like compulsions, they are rituals that must be completed correctly. If you make a mistake, you have to start again.

There is nothing that you can do to make it stop on your own. You need to consult a medical professional and/or psychologist/psychiatrist for medications or skill building guidance to manage your tics.

Answer 4

I would consult a doctor. It sounds like you may have something wrong internally.

Answer 5

Look up Tourette's Syndrome and see if it matches what you have. If so, there is medication for it. You should see a doctor.

Answer 6

I have this big feeling that you should ask a docor for help...i don't want 2 worry you but it could be something serious.

Answer 7

Hey, just go to a doctor. You really should.

Answer 8

you need to see a doctor fast because that sounds very bad it might be turrets

Answer 9

I had them tell i was 15 i grew out of them! It helps to be relaxed

Answer 10

i would see your doctor about that one