She Suffers From Tourettes Syndrome
In an interview with Ellen, Billie revealed she’s been living with Tourettes Syndrome which involves “involuntary movements and vocalizations.” Officially diagnosed in November 2018, the singer was moved to reveal her disorder when videos of her performances began to appear visibly pointing out her tics (she experiences physical ones rather than auditory). She admitted she was hesitant at first to reveal her disorder because “I didn’t want that to define who I was” but since doing so, she feels she’s developed a deeper connection with fans, some of whom also have the disorder.