Billie Eilish also shared that when she is singing or performing, her tics are not typically present.

Tourette’s has been shown to improve with the use of music (in general — not always) and also when people are engaged in focused activities (like her performances). However, fatigue, stress, and pressure can make symptoms worse.

As a licensed clinician who built her platform on being honest about her own struggles, seeing celebrities opening up about their mental health / neurological / physical conditions is something I actively look for and want to share with you all. We are not alone and you can make your dreams come true.

For more information on Tourette’s, here are a few of my favorite accounts that cover this topic:
@this.tourettes.guy
@otters.have.pockets
@touretteassociation

NOTE: Tourette’s is a complicated condition and this video is not an exhaustive list of the causes, symptoms, or treatments.


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