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curtain

1y ago

Back Tics: Am I Alone?

Does anyone else feel tics in their back? When I have a back tic or neck tic, I can feel this indescribable sensation along my spine leading up to the tic. Does anyone else experience this, or am I crazy?

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SableCosmos

1y ago

Yeah I get that. It feels like someones pouring liquid on my back before I get back tics sometimes if I try and suppress them for too long
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WhiteFlamingo

1y ago

I almost always get a sensation before tics. To me, it feels almost the same as getting blood drawn for lab work - when they actually need more than a few drops. You're definitely not crazy. And even if no one else experienced this, you still wouldn't be. Being the only one doesn't invalidate your experience. Still, you're certainly not alone in this case.
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wyvernprince

1y ago

Nope a "pre tic" sensation is actually super common with all forms of tic disorders including functional

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