Motor Tics.

Our big boy recently developed a motor tic, one that involves vigorously shaking his head. We consulted a paediatrician and are working on behavioural strategies with him, involving daily relaxation meditation and some form of habit reversal training.

This morning, it dawned on us that this could be a side effect of the covid vaccination. Both our older ones took it just before school started. Our big boy complained of headaches after and had a minor motor tic going. We didn't make the link then, but the timeline adds up.

Our big ones are due for their second covid vaccination this week but we have decided to hold off the second dose.

We're not entirely certain of the link between the tic and the vaccination. Yet, after all is said and done, it really doesn't matter. The most important thing is what we do in the here and now. We are now focusing on managing the tics and helping him to overcome them. There is grace to be found in the way he is his usual happy self and has friends on our street who are supportive. 

Last week was heavygoing as I worked through my thoughts and learned to find a balance between caring for him and allowing him to make his own journey with the motor tics. It felt like a heavy cross to carry at times but the load feels more manageable now, going into a new week.