Billie Eilish Says Dealing With Tourette's Syndrome 'Exhausting'

Billie Eilish Says Dealing With Tourette's Syndrome 'Exhausting'

Billie Eilish Says Dealing With , Tourette's Syndrome 'Exhausting'.

CNN reports renowned pop star Billie Eilish opened up about her tics.

In a recent interview with David Letterman, Eilish was candid about her struggle with Tourette's syndrome.

Eilish was diagnosed with the neurological disorder at the age of 11, .

Which causes uncontrollable vocalization and repetitive movements.

Eilish says those unaware of her disorder often misunderstand what is happening.

The most common way that people react is they laugh because they think I’m trying to be funny.

, Billie Eilish, in an interview with David Letterman, via CNN.

And I’m always left incredibly offended by that.

, Billie Eilish, in an interview with David Letterman, via CNN.

Eilish says other artists have opened up to her about their struggle with the disorder.

Though she says she was “not gonna out them because they don’t wanna talk about it.”.

The 20-year-old Grammy winner says over time, some of her tics have become less pronounced.

These are things you would never notice if you’re just having a conversation with me.

, Billie Eilish, in an interview with David Letterman, via CNN.

But for me they’re very exhausting.

, Billie Eilish, in an interview with David Letterman, via CNN