Living with Tourette's Syndrome: MisFITS Like Us

Life can be difficult when you’re different. This is what it's like to live with Tourette's Syndrome.
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[@faitharooo]

I remember a couple years ago I was on a bus that was completely filled. This man had tourette's and was ticking every 2 seconds but kept apologizing afterwards. It got to a point where I just told him "hey, don't worry about it! You don't have to apologize for something you can't control right? Please don't worry, none of us mind!", a bunch of people around me were like "yeah man, don't apologize. It's all good". His ticks became less frequent once he knew that we accepted him for who he was. It's one of those moments that I would've regretted not standing up for him, I hope he's doing well. ^_^

[@edisaturn544]

faitharooo_ Bless! You're such a sweetheart. With Tourettes, there is a lot of anxiety. You're constantly thinking about your situation and trying to find a way to stop them so that you don't disturb the people around you which can make it a lot worse. You helped reassure him which made him feel less anxious about the situation. That's really awesome of you! Coming from a person who also has Tourettes

[@BadActingWYIM]

thankyou this made me tear

[@gamegladi8or669]

We need more ppl like you. God bless you!

[@dougear]

[@occasionallyemo]

faitharooo_ may Jah bless your heart!🙏🏽

[@Samuel115s]

I feel so bad for these people. It's like your brain is playing one big joke on you.

[@OllieHotchkiss]

Samuel115s i have tourettes and yh its so hard to deal with man, and the amount of stress i get is unreal, im currently taking medication so hopefully that helps :)

[@lisamay3979]

It's flipping unbearable. Suicide seems easier but I know I and others who are suffering are worth the battle.

[@kingpettytv]

Its like being a prisoner in your own body and possessed by a demon that will never go away

[@Mr.Gundam7]

@@kingpettytv for reals i feel the devil is playing with them and i would like to pray for them so all this bad spirits go away because remember the devil doesn't like humans since his no human and we are God creation. In the name of the lord i send the angels to cure them lord!

[@podoau]

@@Mr.Gundam7 what complete religious drivel go read your bible.. you might figure out who the real evil character is

[@Kovukingsrod]

Aw shoot, when the bearded man started to tear up 😞

[@civanlfc4358]

Kovu is a unicorn His beard is amazing

[@shay236]

Kovu!! i love you!! you are such a great human!!

[@martaluterek9008]

Hi Kovu!

[@leolion0926]

Kovu is a unicorn KOVU! I have tourettes I love u xx

[@munestones6949]

Are you American?

[@aishmumtaz177]

God bless all of you guys

[@sassyhoe4557]

god is a lie

[@julplwgolden2620]

GOD BLESS THEM AND CAST OUT DEVILS FOREVER FROM THEM IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

[@arumazu7593]

He's not exist

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

@@elvir182 shut up religious guy

[@evanraymond8728]

@@julplwgolden2620.. Amen, keep praying for them.

[@lailakhan2720]

I think this Tourette’s really is something new to me I didn’t really understand what it was I sort bumped into a few people with touretts at different times but I was wondering why is that person whistling or swearing So this is really an eye opener Glad they made this documentary hope to see more in future

[@mushoftheroom7307]

Thank you for trying to understand us, I know I'm late but every bit of awareness helps, and it feels good to be supported. x

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

@@mushoftheroom7307 are your tics as bad as the ones in the video

[@pipes2694]

but mother I don't want to get married.

[@izzypark753]

my favourite

[@arnella3087]

😜

[@gra-emed3617]

In a Scottish accent too 🤣 bless her ❤️

[@kokorodoki1694]

it’s from the movie “brave”, merida

[@epicmonkytime6003]

What a bruh moment

[@emilyvillarreal2537]

I have Tourette’s and I have also been filmed in class and it was posted on social media and I just wanna say please take a second and think before you do or say something because it can really hurt other people

[@yuecetakchsni5126]

I've got Tourettes and it's beyond frustrating

[@jwst8]

i feel for you.. hope you're doing better now

[@jonn8911]

Pebbles!

[@gutorov362]

Hello

[@dragos5640]

💛❤💜💛❤💜

[@iloveyouthatswhy6021]

We'll get better.... Soon

[@BingBingBongBong]

The bearded guy is so cute 😞

[@ianmills6260]

Yeah

[@FilipiDias]

Look how cute he is on this date :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHKZoKqmbZ1-kJo

[@YauYeParaguay]

@@FilipiDias he is so cute

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

@@FilipiDias gay

[@ush1101]

@@FilipiDias 💔

[@Nick280294]

:( that guy with the beard!!! I want to give him the biggest hug EVER! I send you all all the love i have!!!

[@Mariamarina4]

Living with tourettes is hella difficult, whenever I have a tic attack I feel really bad because I know it makes my mum feel really helpless, she's amazing she always lays with me and sometimes she sings to me. I'm so greatful to have her, my sister dosen't really understand but My mum is trying to get her used to it and help her understand it's out of my control. my dad and brother are also really good with it and so are my friends, I'm so lucky to have such suppoertive people around me, they help me stay strong :)

[@Bontonepol]

dont feel bad .. keep strong

[@Orosian5]

I have a theory regarding tourettes. If I'm correct, yours will clear up, @lovemimixxx

[@nopenope8311]

The vid is too short

[@nopenope8311]

Damian Friel thank you!! I’ll look it up!!

[@iranicrusader1922]

Like me

[@blackqweenmars]

Yep

[@rustyfembot494]

guy with the glasses is foxxxxxxxxyyyy

[@McobraR]

All beautiful people. Wishing them all the best for their health and happiness.

[@TheTinkili]

I'd love to give all of them some big hugs.

[@NasciParaAdorar7]

Yeah me too!

[@iamart-wz8pl]

Respect

[@lethe56]

Yeah, me too. And I wouldn't even mind the occasional head butting.

[@akiokai]

Bro when that guy was tearing up that mad me so sad

[@yuecetakchsni5126]

forgot to add. it's nice to see videos raising awareness :)

[@yourstruly1958]

Yue Cetakchsni same here I just wish more people were just as accepting as our families or friends

[@GO-gh2cp]

@@yourstruly1958 dunno if it matters, but I don't have a problem with it.

[@LeaskleineWelt92]

Oh damn I'm so sorry for their hardship! I hope these videos make people understand tourette better and stop them from being mean towards people who suffer from it

[@CharmaGamesYT]

0:31 dude i almost fell of my chair..

[@Megatron-sv1yw]

Same 😂

[@jonahmoxon850]

Hahaha

[@amiribr8341]

😂😂😂

[@philbangert7749]

I almost passed out from Lmfaorotf 😂😂😂😂

[@douglas62351]

These guys are really handsome!!

[@stopstalkingmegoogl]

My dream job would be working with these people in some capacity .

[@steff8693]

You can be a phycologist that specializes in CBIT which is a special type of therapy that edits tics.

[@liveyourzz]

Seeing things like this really breaks my heart knowing there are people going through things like this, most of the population in the world is abled people who don't have physical challenges so its always weird when a disabled person is in the picture. Being a person who stutters that is a challenge on its own but my stutter is nothing compared to this random involuntarily tics that people get I mean everyone wants to live a normal life. No one would ever make themselves disabled if they had the chance to create theirselves so this thing is something people can't help. Lets remember that not everybody sees life the way we do and things are a lot worse for other people but we won't just know because we're not in their shoes please more awareness should be called into things like this so people with this issues and others can easily blend in and be accepted for how they are. Disabled people should not be viewed as weird or be put in a situation where they feel less of theirselves everyone deserves to be loved so let love lead.

[@Einnamon]

This girl and her tics are soo cute 😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lazypaw7448]

I never heard of this but I'm glad I did now. In the small town my mom lived in there was this well known and loved lady that suddenly screamed or shaked her head. My family, specifically my grandmother, was quite close to this lady. No one minded it and some were really used to it. I remembered seeing her walking down the street when she suddenly screamed, only me and other kid jumped/got startled. Now that I think back to it it's really heart warming how (at least the whole neighborhood) didn't mind.

[@highmedic2351]

It broke my heart seeing that man about to cry.

[@ac3l3st3]

It's rough, especially when people accuse you of faking it when they don't understand. It's truly exhausting.

[@champ5902]

The things we take for granted. Bless them these pretty souls ❤❤

[@soulconnections88]

YES. THEY ARE CRUEL. IT HURTS SO BAD

[@riyahwillard9070]

People are mean yall. How can video tape someone who isn't doing it on purpose. I apologise for all the inconsiderate people you meet.

[@riyahwillard9070]

Damian Friel 😊

[@RandomPerson-rw8be]

I’ve Caught a couple people videotaping me because of my Tourette’s and what I do is I get my phone out and take a video of them and make it obvious I put my flashlight or something so they’ll be embarrassed and then I’ll yell them “Hey I’m a pop star now!!!” And I like to see their reactions

[@seekn.destroy4064]

They do it for likes on social media. If you for one second think someone who doesn't have to live with the repercussions gives an ounce of care towards you then I have some magic beans you will want to buy.

[@riyahwillard9070]

@@RandomPerson-rw8be best way I tell you

[@inactive6517]

I cried watching this .. Seeing how they suffer & i know they are tired but they cant help it .. 😢 I've got a friend who has Tourette too its fun being around them .. ❤

[@TheMichaelseymour]

i got this condition just before i turned 50 ....had it about 6 yrs now.....so glad i never had it when young ....then again , its no picnic at my age , but at least i dont feel as embarrassed as i would have been as a child . Peace and prayers to anyone with this.

[@warmtide4582]

you are so beautifull..so smart..and so brave...just enjoy what you are and let your body feeling this. you are a normal persons and nobody can change this...you are so so special and courageous and I wish to you all happy life...from Morocco.

[@krystallvinter7438]

I don't have Tourette's, but I would never judge someone based on their disability (don't know if it's okay to call it that; if not, please correct me). I've once met a guy that was friends with one of my friends, and he had Tourette's and was a really cool and funny person. After the first few tics, you get used to it and they kind of 'blend in' with who the person is. Nevertheless, I hope these guys (and everyone else with Tourette's) will continue to live and love their lives, and be proud of who they are :)

[@zzz_ayr]

2:11 the guy his voice its soothing

[@ashlygreydelavega3401]

God bless u guys keep strong... god is with us all the time 💗 from philppines

[@popgirlz3191]

Our help of them not to laughs, not sad,not to cry the most Thing we do is to understand and protect them from other people don't understand their situation... GODBLESS US...

[@StormTanyaLane]

how did you manage to sit still for your nose piercing! You all have such good attitudes about your condition. good on you xxx

[@nicywicy]

They were able to because 'magic' lol good question. Sadly after that tiktok chick faked tourettes i don't believe most of these people.

[@taiwanenglishpodcast]

oooo finally a video talking about adults with Tourette's (very few of them on KZbin). You should explore their back story to find out how they got to where they are now.

[@SaniyaKhan-pv7ki]

My brother has it. I know how hard it is for these people. God bless them 🙏🏻

[@melissawilliams6635]

Damien Friel, my favorite. I love hearing him tic.

[@LILYBOO]

It’s something makes you special I hope you guys accept yourself and love your self ❤️❤️

[@heywannaplay6094]

Is there more episodes? Is this on Netflix? I'm addicted I wanna watch more

[@brittnaybeautyon7197]

background music is Odeza-Bloom

[@ahmedsufi617]

To be honest I hope the brave lady's and gentlemen will fight this and we will support them till they heal

[@marialambi3892]

Stay strong guys

[@Ireenegd]

1:38 this guy is awesome. I'm in love with him.

[@bosqueharris1378]

Awwe Damian friel He's lovely 🐻 ♥ Bless him

[@jackyeastwood9294]

These people are amazing. I have tics but on their level it's bloody HARSH.

[@alexanderk.5474]

Must be a lifetime walking a day in their shoes.

[@ereklechakvetadze1648]

God bless this people.

[@soulconnections88]

Supressing tics smolders to anger or rage. The energy transmutes but negatively. Anybody else find that??

[@fumyeah5867]

When I suppress my tics I feel like I’m going explode. I feel like I’m going to scream at the top of my lungs. It sucks so badly

[@Theo11274]

I'm here after watching "Motherless Brooklyn" .

[@MartinHCollection]

I remember watching Ally McBeal in 90s and Anne Heche played a woman with TS. First I thought it is funny because it was in Ally McBeal but than there was a turn because she was looking for love and that was really difficult. But she created that character so realistic... funny but also heavy. So thanks to Ally McBealI know about TS for years and have so much respect for people wit it because it can be really hard.

[@fumyeah5867]

I’m glad I never had a lot of outburt vocal tics but I definitely had a lot of vocal tics I would battle when I was in solitude. It was scary I felt like a freak. Didn’t realize that TS was a thing and that it was okay to be different. I have extreme trouble controlling my facial tics sometimes still. It makes me sad that some people laugh at it first. It hurts genuinely. It feels like if you try to fight it your head is going to explode. You can’t stop it once your brain gets hooked on a tic at least for my TS. It’s classified as Mild but it goes to moderate with stress I’d say I can be kinda self destructive by mistake even from my tics if I’m stressed out.

[@darkveganista2682]

I have tourettes. I am 45 and I was diagnosed at 8. It is hell on the body mentally, emotionally, and physically. My tics vary from minor annoyances to I've given myself whiplash several times.

[@Tombo203]

The bearded guy's name is Damian friel. You can find him on twitter or his youtube channel

[@zubairahmed9783]

Don't worry guys....your are angles....and you guys are so beutiful heart....and your strength is amazing.... wow.....i love u all

[@fishsticks6969]

The bearded guy looks so nice and handsome.

[@blck-by6cl]

Dont worry guys, we understand you.. God bless you all

[@saurabhcent211]

I have tourette's. But mine is mild. I can control it most of the time in public. But sometimes people laugh at me. But it's really hard to control when no one is watching.

[@FZL36532]

even thought you have tourretes your voice still sound beautiful

[@rubysinclair7003]

don’t get me wrong i love people with tourette’s but @1:23 , that did make me laugh🤭

[@mohammedelsheikh5342]

Respect.

[@jomm3r103]

God have big blessings for them.

[@jackburns4685]

God bless you all

[@jinx2770]

I have it myself but it’s only head jerks and vocal tics and some times I would hit myself but,hey don’t feel ashamed of ur self for having I disability (if u do) just be happy 😊!

[@GamelutioN1]

This reminds me of Goldust! :D

[@chronicillz1879]

The wrestler?

[@Dogdayafternoon4325]

@@chronicillz1879 yes look at him In 2003

[@lizmata126]

0:31 I have my headphones on and that scared the shit outta me!😫

[@disha4613]

I feel soo sad 😧😧

[@kellykogami1190]

I've had tourest since I was very young so I'm good at suppressing them but it still end up blowing up at my house so yeah there's just no point in having them it also makes my back and neck hurts some times it hurts my eyes so I prefer to have friends around me that calm me down instead of being alone

[@jwst8]

heartbreaking... so sorry you have to go through that

[@user-xc3rk8zt1j]

I like how the one girl quoted Brave. I thought that was actually kinda cute 🥺

[@aquajuwel7098]

I’m so glad i only have minor ticks, and no vocal ticks...must be hell to walk outside.

[@SkySim]

Doctors in Montreal Quebec diagnosed my son with either Gilles Tourette's or Asperger's syndrome when he was 9 years old, they couldn't make up their minds which one he had but put him on all sorts of pills, like 8 pills a day. All he had was a tick to touch his face. We left Quebec when he turned 16 and slowly stopped all the pills, his ticks went away and he has finished high school and college and is happily employed. Quebec system sucks.

[@Mahalo222]

Brave. Be yourselves.

[@fesy734]

That beard is fantastic.

[@marcodesade8836]

Il tipo con la barba è meraviglioso !

[@giancarlorulloda1479]

I want to cry 😭😭😭😭😭💔 im heart 💔

[@circuitz2429]

These poor people, sad how theres no cure

[@fleece96]

Well done guys :)

[@djangoleone9230]

I try to understand and it must be like a hiccup. Uncontrollable no matter how hard you try to control it.

[@jvieira3807]

They all have faces of exhaustion. Poor things.

[@Sienna1919]

Bless em all but when the bearded fellow teared up my eyes got watery

[@mattdouglas697]

The university of Nottingham have found a thing to reduce tics and the strength of them it’s an electrical pulse that goes through the wrist

[@rodalimber7873]

My son too..eyes..mouth...and others...so dificult to see him..pity to me as father

[@teamrocketadministrator6457]

I work as a Mall Janitor, I'm having to move my mask because of teeth clapping and moving my jaw, in Idaho people are so nice to me! I have to stretch my mouth and clap my teeth together...The faces I make are "cute" whenever I have to move my face. I hate it.

[@ArriannaTheWitch]

Aw that bearded guy started tearing up! So sad! I can't understand how you feel but I definitely feel for you all! It's very eye opening to see that society looks down on people with disabilities, or who are different. Definitely something wrong with how society is..... Btw is it just me or is the bearded guy cute?! Lol

[@yuzurusbiggestfan4927]

THE BRAVE REFERENCE TIC

[@azulvioleta2038]

Ay no! Mi ex esposo tenía ese síndrome y odiaba que mi cuñada la esposa de mi hermano dijera que Aron estaba malito, como loquito y Aron tenía un corazón muy lindo y creo que todos ellos lo tienen

[@tatianemelo9049]

Pessoas lindas que necessitam de todo carinho e respeito....Acho os meninos muito lindoss😍😘😙

[@chaos3019]

We are all the same guys♥️

[@dystainz]

Ik this is sad and all but 0:13 omg she's so beautiful😍

[@shonabm1478]

love Damian from first dates :D

[@evanraymond8728]

@@TheDamianfriel.. Okay shona is your wife

[@shubhambarde3463]

Love u guyz💟💞

[@InDCas]

0:31 it caught me by surprise

[@chronicillz1879]

If it happens so frequently wouldn’t it be hard to chew food or go to sleep?

[@u3962521]

People generally worry too much about what everyone else is doing. So true; shout out to my nasty neighbour who keeps complaining to real estate and local council trying to get me kicked out of my home.

[@doro0831]

Is there any way to watch the full thing in the U.S?

[@toniallen7942]

You should be able to watch it on BBC iPlayer.com 😊

[@annanas3974]

I've totally fallen in love with the red-hair girl, help * w *

[@jesseling6672]

The large one?

[@DeezNutz-pg9io]

This slowly starting to set off my motor tics lol

[@PhamLeAnhQuan_]

i have RLS, and it does feels similar to an annoying sneeze waiting to come up. Not sure how much RLS and Tourette are similar though.