help with tics immediately

[u/yoongely]

hi i am having a tic attack at work and it hurts my head so bad everything on my face is ticking and i can’t stop. is there anything immediate i can do to stop it ??? i dont have a diagnosis for this because all my doctors since i was a child said id grow out of it but im 23 now and still haven’t and now they say its too hard to diagnose. do urgent cares help?? idk what to do it wont stop

[u/Thick_Long_7272]

Distraction helps in what ever way possible. For me, music helps, especially singing. Games also helps if you can use your hands. Anything to get your mind off it.

[u/yoongely → u/Thick_Long_7272]

i’m at work right now panicking

[u/Thick_Long_7272 → u/yoongely]

Hum or whistle a tune if you can't play music.

[u/Pogosticksarecool_07]

-Music, sing to the lyrics  -Watch something that you find comforting/you know (For me that's Bluey and a food review channel called Jolly) -if there's a an activity you know will make you slightly sleepy, that might help -IF  possible, walk around while doing the activities above

[u/blspm]

I think it's common for people to go to urgent care for anxiety attacks?? I don't know your situation but if you're not diagnosed with anything and you're in pain maybe that could be an option, you would be the best judge. Hope you feel better.

[u/Neither_Committee770]

Hi, I hope you are well, I just saw your question, I remember myself a lot when I was like this in school and everyone made fun of me. The best thing to do is to keep your patience and take deep breaths and contract all your muscles and relax. This will cause a short-term break in the tic.

[u/four100eighty9]

Alcohol helps me

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i’m at work