Well, thinking triggers it, it seems. Or, possibly, I just think it does. Maybe the tic is triggering the thoughts and I just don't perceive it that way?

I can't say.

What I mean by not being able to control it is that I can't make it happen intentionally, or make the thoughts be about a certain topic. I can, however, keep it from happening by focusing on remaining in the moment.

I don't know either but it feels like the first solid lead I've ever had. I'm not going to attempt to self diagnose but it does give me a departure point for therapeautic discussions.

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