Hi,
My son last year was blinking alot, I got his eyes tested and came back perfect vision so then I reduced screen time and still he blinked alot. After awhile we just noticed it went and didnt think much else of it.
The last few months hes developed a new movement of both eyes moving in a upwards side motion and his mouth stretching opening at the same time.
Some days it feels constant whilst some days you hardly notice it.
We as a family dont mention it to him or bring any attention to it and we have told other family members, friends and his teachers to also do the same.
He has spoken of it in the last week getting upset on how its bothering him now and wishing it would go and worried he will have it forever. Its absolutely breaking my heart.
I am trying to get a Drs appointment to see a professional but a routine appointment is months away.
Ive been trying to read up on it all but some stories have scared me even more and filled me with worry.
Ive come here to seek advice or similar stories.
He has had alot of change this year, new baby sister who he resented at first but absolutely adores now, we moved house and he loved his old home, he moved up a year in school, lots happened in a short amount of time.
Im trying to keep him calm and happy, get him to bed early so hes not tired, but i cant eliminate everything that excites him or makes him nervous. Which i know all these things can make tics worse.
Im scared it will get worse for him or not go and will effect his school work aswell as his friendships.