Published on 12, July, 2020
Does suppressing stims cause tics?
Possibly. I’ve had a lifelong problem with repeatedly clearing my throat, which is much worse when I can’t stim or pace. My psychologist said it was a tic.
I have a friend who has the exact same tic. He is constantly clearing his throat to the point where it’s slightly annoying lol.
I annoy myself and am very self conscious about it. I got so much grief from it in primary school before I eventually learned to control it a little. But when I get stressed….