Tourette’s and Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle That Fuels Tics

Ticcami | Tourette & Me · Jul 30, 2026 · 4m

Anxiety can act as a hidden amplifier of Tourette’s, increasing physical tension, nervous-system arousal and the frequency or intensity of tics. At the same time, the fear of having a tic in public can create even more anxiety, producing a difficult cycle of worry, movement and social discomfort. In this episode, we explore the biological...