Stupid Tics

These damn nervous tics are driving me absolutely insane whenever I get stressed out. And it’s not just a fleeting thing, either; it lasts for days or even weeks at a time, and I just can't seem to make it stop.

I've been dealing with tics since I was a kid—I had them all the time back then—but obviously, I didn't understand what they were or why they were happening. Now that I'm an adult, I realize it's probably just my body's way of venting all that built-up frustration, anxiety, or insecurity... basically, what happens when your head just can't process everything you're going through.

For the longest time, they actually went away on their own. Then they flared up briefly during high school, but lately, I've been under constant pressure—between work stress, personal issues, and some deep-seated insecurities—and now I'm stuck with this persistent nose tic. 🙂🙂
Is it actually possible to get rid of tics through sheer willpower or conscious effort? Has anyone here actually managed to kick them? Or am I just stuck waiting for them to vanish on their own? I feel like I'm losing my mind dealing with this...

You could have at least described the ticks.

Whenever I catch sight of a woman's legs, I find myself needing to clap my hands together three times—really strike palm against palm—just to reset. It’s this strange, irrational impulse... almost like I have this nagging sensation that I might catch some sort of contagion, though I couldn't tell you what it would even be!

On top of that, I deal with these frequent muscle spasms quite often. It’s similar to that sudden, jarring jolt you get from an electric shock where your whole body just freezes up—these episodes usually last anywhere from two to four seconds.

And honestly, once the spasm passes, I get this incredible feeling—as if I've finally released some kind of pent-up energy that had been trapped deep inside my body for ages.

I haven't quite figured out the exact reason why these things are happening to me... though I am very eager to find out.

I've been doing a little bit of digging online lately, and from what I can gather, what I'm experiencing doesn't seem to be simple tics at all, but rather something else entirely...

neonsailor26 said:Whenever I catch sight of a woman's legs, I find myself needing to clap my hands together three times—really strike palm against palm—just to reset. It’s this strange, irrational impulse... almost like I have this nagging sensation that I might catch some sort of contagion, though I couldn't tell you what it would even be!

On top of that, I deal with these frequent muscle spasms quite often. It’s similar to that sudden, jarring jolt you get from an electric shock where your whole body just freezes up—these episodes usually last anywhere from two to four seconds.

And honestly, once the spasm passes, I get this incredible feeling—as if I've finally released some kind of pent-up energy that had been trapped deep inside my body for ages.

I haven't quite figured out the exact reason why these things are happening to me... though I am very eager to find out.

I've been doing a little bit of digging online lately, and from what I can gather, what I'm experiencing doesn't seem to be simple tics at all, but rather something else entirely...

Fair enough.

When anxiety kicks in, the body starts acting out in strange ways. You see all sorts of nervous tics—twitching lips, hands clenching without you even realizing it, or running your tongue around your mouth. Some people grind their teeth, while others get that flared nostril look, almost like a bull about to charge. It's just how those physical tells manifest when someone is stressed.

Joseph Bailey41 said:Fair enough.

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neonsailor26 said:🤔 ?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/symptoms-causes

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/personality-disorders

That physical hitting behavior is actually considered a "compulsive action."

Tics can certainly be a component of OCD. One common manifestation involves the constant need to glance upward, or perhaps to the left or right, along with prolonged blinking patterns and things of that nature... if these symptoms start interfering with your daily life, please seek professional help; medication can often provide much-needed relief here.