‘I’ve got autistic traits’: Robbie Williams shares Tourette syndrome diagnosis, struggles with ‘intrusive thoughts’

Singer Robbie Williams has spoken about his struggle with Tourette syndrome in his latest podcast appearance. The 51-year-old on the October 2 episode of ‘I’m ADHD! No You’re Not’, talked about having intrusive thoughts due to the syndrome, and having ‘autistic traits’.

A neurodevelopment disorder, Tourette syndrome involves repetitive, rapid, and involunatry movements and sounds, often called tics, according to MayoClinic.

Blinking your eyes repeatedly, shrugging your shoulders, or making unusual sounds are some of the tics associated with the syndrome.

According to Tourette Association of America that while tics are usually mild, in some cases, they can lead to injuries. Doctors who specialise in brain disorders like neurologists, psychiatrists or psychologists can help treat it.