What a fabulous post!! And it's true. I don't try to hide mine anymore, fortunately I only have a few a day (unless it's around Christmas time!) I realized one day several years ago that I have never lost any of my friends who have seen me tic so why was I working so hard to hide them. Thus, I no longer try to hold them in and so far it has not been an issue for anyone. A few people have asked questions...which just gives me the opportunity to educate!

What a balm to the soul these words of truth are!

(I also must say hi and send hugs to Lara, who I have had the great pleasure of meeting in person - and Tigger, who I met in the old MGH forum)

What a balm to the soul the sight of your post is to me!

I found NeuroTalk while researching Tics in Children, My almost 9 year old daughter has developed a tic, and only seam to get worse. Her Pediatrician referred me to a Pediatric Neouroligist but cant get an appointment for another 3 month. So I am her trying to find out how i can help her, and reading all of yours posts makes it that much easier fro me, So Thank you in addvanced for past and future post that i can learn from.

Like MsTati, I found this site while aimlessly seeking answers to my 9yr old son's sudden tic impulse. His doctor found nothing that would explain it following a thorough physical exam so now we are waiting for a Pediatric Neurologist. My had developed a series of noticeable lymph gland nodes behind his ear but ENT doctor was not concerned and reassured us this was harmless.
Only 48hrs since his snap-head-turning tics began I've found two bumps behind his head finger tip sizes and two inches apart. His pediatrician missed them and now I wonder if there is a connection. MsTati I share this with you because I feel the pain too. I hope your dearest will soon overcome this tic.

Welcome to the forum, Boyolad.
I've not seen MsTati post again unfortunately.
It would be a good idea to get those new lumps checked. Just so you know, there are lymph nodes on the back of the head.
I hope to see you posting again to let us know how things are going.