Robbie Williams Opens Up About Tourette's Syndrome: What We Know.

According to The Sun: Robbie Williams has opened up for the first time about his serious health struggles, admitting he is 'always looking for a cure.'

The music star revealed that he secretly lives with Tourette's syndrome.

Robbie, 51, described his Tourette's syndrome as 'intrusive,' sharing this on a podcast.

The music legend participated in the first episode of the new season of Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mein Kunkbair's podcast 'I ADHD! No, You Don’t.'

He noted:

“I just realized I have Tourette's, but it doesn’t manifest. It’s intrusive thoughts that come up...”.

“Don’t think that a stadium full of people who love you can be a distraction, because what I have doesn’t hear that. I can’t take it in.”

Tourette's syndrome is a condition that causes sudden, repeated sounds or movements (tics). Treatment can help relieve symptoms, but there is no cure for this condition.

Robbie also admitted on the podcast that he recently took an autism test, which came back negative. However, the doctor noted that he has 'autistic traits,' including anxiety when stepping out of his comfort zone.

Touring Troubles

Robbie also acknowledged that he still fears touring. On the podcast, he said:

“I have a very complicated relationship with touring and performing on stage. People ask, 'Are you going on tour? You must be excited.' In fact, I’m scared.”

He added:

“I’ve masked it like an Olympic champion, pretending to be reliable, proud, and confident, but I actually feel the opposite.”

Real Life with Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette's syndrome is a condition that causes a person to involuntarily make sounds and movements.

It usually starts in childhood, but symptoms can improve with age and sometimes disappear completely.

There is no cure for Tourette's syndrome, but treatment can help manage symptoms.

Some common physical tics include:

• Blinking
• Eye rolling
• Facial grimacing
• Shoulder shrugging
• Jerking movements of the head or limbs
• Jumping
• Twisting
• Touching objects and people

Examples of vocal tics include:

• Grunting
• Clearing the throat
• Whistling
• Coughing
• Clicking the tongue
• Animal sounds
• Random words and phrases
• Repetition of sounds, words, or phrases
• Swearing

Swearing is rare and affects only one in ten people with Tourette's.

Some people can control their tics in certain social situations, but this can be exhausting, leading to a sudden release of tics at home.

Robbie's friends say he receives support from his wife Aida, who tries to encourage him.

In conclusion, Robbie mentions that his wife often tries to comfort him, saying:

“You might not have the opportunity to perform in stadiums anymore. How happy you are!”

He has been diagnosed with ADHD three times, noting:

“I realized I have it, but I was also looking for a cure, hoping it would fix me. You are always searching for a cure for the illness in your head.”

Robbie opened up about his struggles with addiction and other challenges he has faced in life, emphasizing the importance of discussing such topics in modern society.