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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isobel Lewis

Billie Eilish says she’s ‘constantly’ suppressing tics as she opens up about Tourette’s experience

Billie Eilish has opened up about her “frustration” at the lack of understanding surrounding Tourette’s syndrome, having been diagnosed with the condition aged 11.

The “Birds of a Feather” singer spoke about her experience with the neurological condition, which is characterised by unintentional movements and vocalisations known as tics, during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast.

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