Mostly stress and negative feelings

Causes of children's involuntary spasms.. and when to consult a psychiatrist

Convulsions may sometimes require psychological and behavioral treatment.

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The German Association of Pediatricians and Adolescents says tics in young children are out-of-control repetitive movements (kinesthetic tics) or sounds and words (verbal tics).

The association added that examples of these spasms include grimacing of the face, shaking of the shoulder, frequent blinking, clearing the throat, inhaling and repeating sentences.

These spasms often occur due to negative feelings such as anxiety, stress, and boredom, or positive feelings such as excitement and anticipation.

In many cases, spasms disappear on their own, especially if the people around the child do not pay attention to them.

If these convulsions persist for more than a year, then they are chronic, and in that case, a psychiatrist should be consulted.

It may indicate mental illness such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or depression.

In addition to psychological and behavioral therapy, the child may also undergo drug therapy, in addition to relaxation techniques such as yoga and autogenic training, that is, the repetition of a set of visualizations that stimulate a state of relaxation.

It is important to treat the child with kindness and tenderness and not make fun of him, otherwise he may fall under more psychological tension, which in turn causes the symptoms to worsen, which may have serious psychological consequences.

• Not dealing with the child's condition with sympathy and tenderness, and mocking him, may make him fall under more psychological tension, which in turn causes the symptoms to aggravate.

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