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Eilish Opens Up About Hiding Tics in Public
6 May
Summary
- Eilish discusses managing vocal tics, especially during public appearances.
- She describes the effort involved in suppressing tics when on camera.
- Past reactions to her tics, like laughter, have been offensive to her.
Singer Billie Eilish has spoken about her lifelong experience with vocal tics, which she was diagnosed with at age 11. During a recent interview, she explained the constant effort involved in suppressing these tics, especially when she is in public settings or being recorded. Eilish detailed how she works diligently to keep her tics quiet during interviews, noting that her vocal tics are often quiet noises.
She revealed that once she is no longer in the public eye, she has to release the suppressed tics. Eilish also recounted instances where people react with laughter when they witness her tics, a response she finds offensive. She shared that when her tics are not visible, people might not notice them, but she is often actively clenching parts of her body, like her knees, elbows, and arms, to maintain control.
