Can someone with Tourette syndrome suppress their tics? And if they can, does that mean the tics are voluntary? In a new article for The Conversation, Fixel Institute neurologist Dr. Michael Okun explores the science behind tic suppression, why it can be exhausting and how understanding it has helped shape treatments for Tourette syndrome. 🔗 Read more here: theconversation.com/people-with-tourette-syndrome-like-billie-eilish-use-everything-in-their-power-to-suppress-tics-this-exhausting-process-is-key-to-treatment-287277 #TouretteSyndrome #BillieEilish #FixelInstitute #UFHealth