Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. What could be the reason for constantly blinking?Doctor's answer:
Consider Tourette Syndrome; the treatment of Tourette Syndrome includes psychological behavioral therapy, drug treatment, and physical therapy. If the attacks are not very frequent, drug treatment can be temporarily avoided. Psychological behavioral therapy should be the primary approach. Explain the nature of the disease to the parents of the child, so they do not become anxious or tense, which can eliminate the reinforcement effect caused by parental tension and excessive attention. Adopt a nonchalant attitude toward the child's tics, allowing the symptoms to gradually weaken and fade. Do not repeatedly remind or scold the child, as this will further enhance the excitability of the cerebral cortex and make the tics more frequent. Strive to divert the child's attention and guide them to participate in various meaningful activities.