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Billie Eilish says she does ‘everything I can’ to suppress Tourette syndrome tics
US singer-songwriter talks about huge effort of controlling her behaviour, in interview with Amy Poehler
TL;DR
- Billie Eilish has Tourette syndrome and experiences vocal tics.
- She actively suppresses her tics, especially when in public or being interviewed.
- Suppressing tics requires constant effort and is described as exhausting.
- Eilish finds the lack of public understanding about Tourette's frustrating.
- She explained that tics can be triggered by stress, excitement, or tiredness.
- Her tics can include involuntary sounds and movements, and sometimes words.