It is an anxiety disorder, connected to OCD...you can read about it or ask your dr. I see you have
ritalin and anti-depressants, common meds
in treating anxiety disorders.
My family has a history of this, my husband is 57 and has been taking ritalin since 50 years old, diagnosed with adult ADD...helps immensely, he has Tourette's as well. His son also has OCD, ADHD, Tourette's, and although not on meds, he should be...his anxiety disorders are quite severe.