People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics. This exhausting process is key to treatment. - KRDO

People with Tourette syndrome often use intense mental effort to suppress tics, a process that is exhausting and central to treatment. This suppression is not voluntary control but a common experience among those with the condition, and understanding it can foster better compassion and recognition of the disorder's challenges. Billie Eilish's public acknowledgment of her Tourette syndrome sparked both support and skepticism, highlighting the ongoing misconceptions about the condition.

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