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Hi!! Making this post because I saw some old, expired threads in here about vocal tics associated with anixety. I just wanted to say to those few people who made the posts/commented on such, THANK YOU! I have felt so alone about this and just ABSOLUTELY CRAZY and so uncomfortable with it. I didn't start performing these vocal tics until a few years ago and it's been so weird for me. I'm finally seeking treatment for my anxiety after putting it off for so long. Unfortunately, therapy has triggered an upswing in these vocal tics due to unsheathing the trauma behind my anxiety, but it is so good to know that I'm not alone in this.

One of my common vocal tics when I am really anxious is saying "I LOVE YOU!" to my husband repeatedly. Hey, kinda sweet that it's my brain's way of trying to stop the thoughts. 💔