reply to post by Ramadwarf Philes
My dear Ramadwarf, I feel I have wronged you, my friend. I'm only now checking back on this thread to find that you are apparently serious. I'm so
sorry. I thought this would go the way of the terroristic squirrels, but I see not.
first, I am happy to see you had a medical evaluation to rule out any organic/medical issues. Good deal.
Now, what can account for this singing? Tourettes Syndrome comes to mind, however this Dx would have to take your age into consideration, and I
don't know your age. The onset for Tourettes is generally in childhood, before the age of 14.
After one is 21, the diagnosis of Tourettes Disorder may no longer be made, but rather Tic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) is made.
Tourettes is most often associated with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Disorder. Have you ever been diagnosed with this? It also occurs....the
tic....when one wants most to be quiet. Tics include cursing, rhyming, clucking, ticking, and singing, eye blinking, coughing and barking. (Yes,
barking! Singing doesn't sound so bad, now, huh?)
Typically one is irritable, and has a low frustation level, and at times symptoms of Obsessive/Compulsive behaviors may also be present.
Now, if anything here rings a bell, you may want to see someone (a psychologist) who can make a proper diagnosis, and prescribe treatment.
Do know that since this is a late onset, that it is very likely a "transient tic disorder", and generally this does not lead to a chronic
condition.
Yay! It will likely disappear altogether, or reappear only during times of significant stress.
Just a thought: Carbon Monoxide poisoning and other inhalants can cause transient tic disorder. Make sure nothing like this is present in your
environment. (inhaling gasoline can cause it too, as can some medications).
So. I hope you are better. Please talk to a physician, as there are other causal factors I have not discussed.
Keep your stress level as low as possible until you see what this is.
Sorry I was flippant in my first post. I've adjusted to your wonderful sense of humor, and I really thought you were kidding.