Will I Take The Cure For My Tourette's Syndrome? | Sweet Anita

[@NueThunderKing]

You know Anita is serious/tired/pissed or sad when she doesn’t tick often and talks in a calmed voice.

[@hasmodea9533]

She edits her tics off...

[@SAVH7O]

Veachy she just doesn’t tick every second of the day lmao

[@sniperking8927]

Veachy no she doesn’t because she is not ashamed of her ticks so why would she edit them out just saying not be rude

[@kitsune2367]

@@sniperking8927 agree

[@mort9715]

Its like when ur mom sais that shes not mad, shes just dissapointed

[@kelliewonderly6841]

My son is 10, he was just diagnosed with TS a month ago. I don't know if Sweet Anita will read this, but I want to thank you, this has be so scary and you are giving me hope for my son.

[@Riversongwho]

I wish you and your son all the best. I wish an understanding environment to you both. Keep your head high!

[@joesphgardner1202]

I feel so bad I hope and pray for you and your family.

[@LaFlaneuse0]

God bless you. Your son will have a beautiful life.

[@danielkuhlmann2861]

Show him how this amazing woman deals with it. You couldn‘t have Andy better example...

[@kelliewonderly6841]

Videos like this have helped, he is adjusting and handling this really well! Thanks for all the encouragement 🙏

[@GiggleVibes]

When I saw the clip I never thought "wow, she's overreacted." I thought "Why do people keep asking her?"

[@algum504]

I never saw the clip before this video but without prior knowledge i would probably think "wtf happened to piss her off so much before the clip", becouse it must have been really anoying (getting same question for 2 years then spamed constantly during stream explained that)

[@gingerleepuppy]

I just think it was so rude when she had ignored the question and it was forced to be answered. That was what was over the line. And same. I didn’t think overreacting, I was like “stop asking “. Edit : she wasn’t rude, the person asking was. Just to clarify.

[@TheNews1990]

Because there's medication to treat tourettes, and she's admitting that she won't take it.

[@AqworldsMew11]

Ok have a disability and I never really get mad about answering a question like this even though I get asked a lot. It's more a question to understand someone's mentality about their disability. I find it flattering someone wants to understand how I feel or understand who I am. Really I can't really understand getting mad at it as it's the same as asking the time traveling question. It helps you understand how that person feels and copes with how they feel as usually people will get a yes or no then elaborate why they picked yes or no. Edit: My brain messed up and put know instead of no. 😖

[@algum504]

@@AqworldsMew11 well, this video is kinda that answer. Every person is diferent, i would react similar to her if i was in this situation (get really anoyed and stop answering the questions after answering them constantly). Maby this video should be done the moment she felt she does not want to answer this question anymore on stream, but better late then never.

[@AlexMathiesen]

Came for the tourettes, stayed because of your warm personality.

[@minikipp8549]

I think that this is the reason most people stay

[@alexc2265]

Same here!

[@alexc2265]

Emma Kippax *sweet* Anita for a reason

[@martinvillamayor5354]

I was in a stream and someone donated one sub and now I'm a sub so I watch her every time

[@JustN0tMe]

@@martinvillamayor5354 lol bless the person who offered you

[@Koffe382]

As a medical professional and someone who interacted with a lot of people with varied mental and physical disabilities I can’t help myself to feel glad she values herself as who she is. That’s really nice.

[@callmegary2622]

"As a medical professional " ok buddy, volunteer nurse on the weekends

[@Koffe382]

@@callmegary2622 If I was, would it change the validation of what I just said? I just don't like to say I'm a MD to value what I'm saying, but since you have asked for it, sure. Licensed physician and general surgeon, nice to met you. Now please take this as a hint and be nice to people.

[@callmegary2622]

@@Koffe382well if u were, id expect u to have proper grammar. It does take close to a decade of schooling to become one, so I still highly doubt u are

[@johansavage3702]

@@callmegary2622 You didn't answer his question.

[@callmegary2622]

@@johansavage3702 he... he didn’t ask a question

[@teacherdemon]

She's human. She should be allowed to be angry.

[@JohnDoe____]

That's a freaking good subject in today's society... Are we really allowed to be angry ?

[@pferreira1983]

For a donation?

[@zedress4836]

@@pferreira1983 Oh wow 5 dollars amazing, now she's rich, now she's obligated to kiss their arse, definitely worth all the harassment.. smfh

[@pferreira1983]

@@zedress4836 They asked a question. She didn't need to get angry.

[@zedress4836]

@@pferreira1983 They asked a question over and over and over again repeatedly harassing her and not taking the hint that it was not an appropriate question to ask. No one "needs" to get angry at anything, but if you do something so annoying and insensitive to someone over and over again, guess what, they don't have to put up with that shit and they shouldn't be expected to.

[@gracelament]

As a disabled person, I found that inital responce incredibly satisfying 😂

[@Anon1604]

She speaks for our people.

[@-willow-980]

She was speaking up for us. :>

[@layladavis02]

Ppl asking me if I wish I had a “normal” baby bother makes me furious. I couldn’t image someone saying that to his face.

[@TDrudley]

So, is that question bad because the answer is obviously yes or is the question bad because... uhm... repetitive and annoying or as she said, just hypothetical? So it's a meaningless question..? Sorry if this makes you want to react like she did.

[@Rob_Dizzll]

@@TDrudley maybe you should rewatch the entire video...she explains the answer to your question in great detail, probably explains it better then you'll ever hear

[@roxariano4953]

My friend got a tattoo that says "i have tourettes, im sorry " so whenever he hits himself or offends somebody with his tics he would just show the tat when he still tics continously and cant talk at the moment.. his tics used to LOOOOOVE saying b*tch and wh*re so that was the time he got the tat... it now evolved to butterf*ck but still it hits him... he calls it jamie

[@TheGuruStud]

the best tics to have!

[@khloeplayz2148]

how would he stay still while getting the tat GAHAHAH (no hate)

[@alexelias6129]

in a sense I find that so pure and creative

[@leewolf6067]

I also named my Tourette’s lol

[@alexelias6129]

@@khloeplayz2148 when you're focused on sum your tics aren't as often if at all. So maybe they were focused on something I don't really know myself but thats just an idea. (i don't have Tourrets btw I'm just very intrigued by this disorder so I'm educated by the basics of it)

[@elonmusk921]

When you grow up with a disability, it doesn’t always feel like a disability because that’s just always how you’ve been. I can imagine that people with an acquired disability would feel much more like they’ve “lost” something. When you’re born with it tho, it’s like “I wouldn’t even feel disabled if people weren’t constantly working to make things harder for me”. Some disabilities seem to exist in the context of the environment.

[@honeybeestims]

For one of my classes, my professor brought up the idea of the social model of disability vs. the medical model of disability. essentially, it’s the idea that specific conditions are only disabilities because of the social situation and environment that doesn’t properly accommodate for the differences between people. for example, someone who was paralyzed and couldn’t walk wouldn’t be disabled if there were no accessibility barriers since their condition wouldn’t affect their ability to function. a good way to this about it is the fact that, even though people with “bad eyesight” technically don’t have the ability to see perfectly, it’s not considered a disability because there are proper accommodations that makes it easy to function within society (ex. glasses are easily accessible, many schools will allow students to sit closer to the front of the class if they need to). I think it’s an interesting concept and hard to grasp at first because of how we’re generally taught to think about people with disabilities.

[@kalengell1871]

I have several disabilities that didn’t really start affecting me until high school. I feel broken and ‘lost’ nearly everyday.

[@nubsthescrub8421]

You don’t know what you don’t have till it’s taken from you.

[@nubsthescrub8421]

Kalen Gell Broken, damaged, lost, words I replace with Bold, Brave, Loving. A persons strength is defined by what they can go through. You’ve gone through a lot. Swap those words out, you deserve it

[@rafaelrp07]

I'm reading stuff for college about disabilities. Modern theories says that disability itself is just a push to stimulus to overcome the disability itself. This is something not only physical but psychological too. In nature adaptation is the key and even when you born with some mental condition the brain itself compensate in other area. It seems to be a general law. The disability itself is not the problem. The problem is how society portray those people with stigma and the had to deal with a series of barriers to fullfill their development like a normal person does. If the social aspect is put aside the disability itself would be a lot easier if not impercetible for many. The problem is pure social the same way as you born with dark skin in a racist society or live in a sexist society for example...

[@DundeeDude]

My blind friend was at a party .. and people asking do you wish you can see..but actually he's born that way and doesn't care

[@choco1199]

He really said that?

[@RATE.LIMITED]

@@choco1199 Well, if he's never seen he clearly wouldn't know what it's like or really care..

[@diraltmcallister3523]

It's like saying would you like to travel the fourth dimension to us in the third dimension. Can't even fathom it. What the fuck are colours man? He's never experienced it so why would he care right? It's a good af way to look at bein' blind.

[@toastyburrito]

I would rather dream about what the world looked like then see all the bad in it like all the riots and racism all the government drama and war I just wish the world was a better place where peace was a thing so yes if I was blind I would want to stay blind so I can dream of the world I would want not the bad world we live in now.

[@jackiebrowning5520]

Was he on Twitch? Is he asked almost all the time on Twitch?

[@elzar5987]

As a person who suffers with autism I would be disgusted if someone asked me "do you wish you weren't autistic?" Over and over. I don't blame you for losing you patience, I would have lost it far sooner. Love you anita, hope you and your mother are well

[@sophiekerr8964]

You're wired differently. I'm autistic too, and I feel it helps me see the world in a different way than other people. I'm proud of it and wouldn't change it for the world. Just because we think differently and act slightly differently, doesn't mean we don't deserve the same recognition and respect as anyone else. So to those people, screw them. We are here, we are valid and we would never change ourselves for any reason. So keep bossing life while they're on the bottom of the food chain

[@ladyhm.6748]

It's just a question. Why take it personally?

[@laneylilac6103]

Vren imagine someone asking you the same question pretty much everyday over and over and over again. Anyone would get frustrated over time

[@user-se8nh3yu1e]

Vren only an insensitive dipshit would ask that question. Why wouldn’t someone take it seriously... just watch this whole damn video, I don’t think I can explain it better than Anita did.

[@alexc2265]

Nolan_yt An autistic or otherwise person might ask that since not everyone has the same innate ability to put oneself in others’ shoes. Vren may have simply failed to see that getting that question is something that happens to disabled people, etc. all the time and demonstrates a lack of understanding. I’m an aspie myself, btw. Lemme also add that much of the autistic empathy puzzle (yes, we [at least normally] have empathy) is that autistic shoes are different shoes, so there’s a mutual problem with neurotypicals and neurodivergents understanding each other.

[@rainghostly]

I have had a panic disorder since I was nine years old and it impacts me severely in my daily life. I tend to focus on things that make me happy and all the struggle worthwhile. People expect me to make it my main goal to "fix" my disorder, constantly dangling all my limitations in front of my face, saying that if I just tried hard enough I could be "normal". Of course my situation is not exactly like yours, but your words made me feel understood and reassured, thank you.

[@maxineibarra6970]

You shouldn't even have to explain why you got upset...

[@AX-dz6jx]

Yes but people will never understand and will keep on attacking her, until she talks about it, there is no Mercy in this world, there will be someone who will always judge you for everything/something, even when you can't control it sorry for my bad eng lol

[@pizzariotin]

@@AX-dz6jx honestly your english is pretty good. and i agree with everything you said.

[@AndresGomez-rx6cj]

This is a fact, imagine someone having cancer and some dude comes up to that person and ask "Damn wouldn't you love not having cancer?" like man its obvious they wouldn't like to get Cancer but thats not how things are, they have and need to deal with it and live their lives with, whether they get cured or preventing treatment or whatever, thats not a nice thing to ask, why does she have to do this stuff, imagine having to apologize for answering a question HOW IT SHOULD BE ANSWERED and everyone looking at you as the bad guy, people on the internet accept something but suddenly they dont have a single grain of empathy for whatever other thing and shit on them, threatening to killing them or leaking their personal info, i hate this

[@G31M1]

for real

[@imbored2227]

@@AndresGomez-rx6cj ikr it's not nice My mum always used to say to me when I was little if you've got nothing nice to say don't say it

[@ferrarienzo6544]

I’m tearing up from this, I have autism and I get treated like shit and bullied by a bunch of people at school and its not fair, I LOVE U ANITA U HAVE SUCH A CHEERFUL PERSONALITY❤️😭

[@sophiekerr8964]

Stay strong, fellow human. Fellow autistic person. Ive been bullied before too and it sucks. Stay strong. You're not alone.

[@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer]

Maybe you should have been nicer to Ferruccio.

[@deleted01]

It's probably because you ain't a pretty girl like Anita

[@ascobal]

Victor Do you ever think about how what you say affects others? Just because you’re online and you don’t truly face the judgement of others doesn’t excuse you from being an ass.

[@ascobal]

Own up to it ❤️ Don’t feel limited by the bullies, they can’t define you :)

[@facelesshalo5174]

"Do you ever wish you could reach the top shelf" As a man with legs who cannot reach the top shelf. I feel attacked.

[@gr8comps67]

Rip my guy 🙏🙏🙏

[@G31M1]

As a 6 ft / 1,83 m tall man I would be a bro and help a homie out ;(

[@defdreedits3855]

L 😭

[@djbuttcakes8231]

Sorry man, hope you do well in your life though 🙏🙏🙏

[@malalliance6622]

@@G31M1 weird flex but ok

[@wanderingnorth4999]

I feel this so damn hard. Everytime I'm outside I get asked "what's wrong with you" get told I'm to young to be disabled, the ask when I'll get better, etc. When I talk about my issues, often I'm asked that question, if I want a cure. Im 17, use mobility aids, and have many disabilities. And while being disabled I've learned one thing, I don't want a cure. I never wanted a cure. I wanted acceptance and support. When people say stuff, I remember I am often the first person they are seeing like me, so I try to be nice. But some days ts hard. Its like a broken record, and it takes a lot of energy. Invisible disabilities get a ton of crap by people. Not "popular" condition get a ton of crap. Don't beat yourself for getting tired or getting mad at those questions. Everyone has a day they just snap. We live in a world not built for us, so don't be to hard on yourself 💙

[@wen_and_only]

:) thanks for that, I don't know why exactly but your comment made my day

[@chamilion30]

I too have invisible disabilities. I have had them since i was 18 and in my area, they had no clue what was going on. My family called me a hypochondriac for 12 years! That is how long it took to get answers. Now i have them but its too late to help me medically. Im a permanent fixture at a local pain mgt clinic. I get ridiculed and bullied by strangers all the time when i park in a handicap space. They cant see how or why i cant walk very far without help. I am 38 yrs young now and everyday, i try to educate the ppl harassing me on different types of disabilities. Forget a cure, ppl need knowledge, understanding, and kindness. And I truly hope others out there are not afraid to speak up. Stay safe everyone, and Anita, we've got you girl! 💜

[@TsarDragon]

"get told I'm to young to be disabled". This is seriously a thing people say? Good lord...

[@ironhyde1741]

wow that last line hit me hard...

[@Hrefn]

I wish I could vote for your comment more than once, you are totally correct - I have a chronic illness and have been diagnosed for 13 years now but I still get people I know asking if I'm "better" ... it gets tiring & frustrating to deal with them over and over, but we plaster on a smile & carry on. I don't long for a cure but for better understanding from others. Love ya Anita, you just be you girl - if people don't like they know where the disconnect/ close button is ;)

[@olliewilliams5564]

*Serious conversation* Terrence: “I’m a biscuit” *continues serious conversation*

[@chrisxzzy]

Tourettes*

[@angrybirdfanatic1]

IceCold_StormNinja XZ she calls her Tourette’s Terrance

[@vincentvalentin1400]

Haha ikr I laughed on her serious conversation

[@Crotshio]

@@chrisxzzy what?

[@inkwrll9722]

Conner Clues She names her Tourettes Terrence

[@fandoms5ever]

Even out of context her reaction seems appropriate to me. That’s an inappropriate question and you have every right to go off.

[@ivoryvignettes]

I felt so angry and sad that people attacked her for making such good, valid and important points in her stream responding to that ableist question. You did such a great job, also in this video. I hope you get some rest and feel much better soon.

[@bamie16]

SIMP

[@inkwrll9722]

bamie16 stop

[@babeno3777]

bamie16 gtfo

[@bamie16]

@@babeno3777 lol butthurt

[@mysteriousjungalist]

'Ableist' lol

[@jonathanross149]

People only see the reaction. They never see the first punch.

[@hpph03nx90]

exactly

[@meowross3580]

@Aiden Hafer And my mom with my brother and I 🙃

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

@John Burke *you're

[@CorwinAlexander]

This is why I spent a lot of time in trouble in school: bullies learned I didn’t stand for anything and provoked me. I’d be the one caught.

[@benargee]

@@CorwinAlexander the sad thing is they could be getting enjoyment out of others getting in trouble because they feel like they themselves get in trouble frequently either at school or at home. Bullies tend to project behavior towards them onto to other people.

[@TsuTsu2]

I only recently got into streams, Twitch, and streamers and my god while the platform can be incredibly toxic Anita seems incredibly genuine. This video is both heartwarming and heart throbbing. It’s always nice finding people doing the right thing and being kind despite their surroundings.

[@cafulcher1968]

"Let's face it dude...Your probably just as broken"! Absolutely loved that response...After all, he deserves it, after hounding you! I only "discovered" you a couple days ago & watched probably 15-20 of your videos. I think some of your "ticks" are absolutely hilarious & very truthful in some ways (except your "That was not a tick" tick...could be a little dangerous)! Honestly I think your amazing Sweet Anita...You have absolutely no reason to apologize to anyone! Why would anyone want to apologize to anyone for what they are, unless their fake & misrepresent themselves! After all...Your YOU & they should accept you for that. If they don't, as I see it...They can move the fuck on!!!

[@snakes7303]

Why did you put tics in quotations-

[@sammysammyson]

@@snakes7303 I'm wondering the same 💀

[@defdreedits3855]

@@snakes7303 shortening it????? bc like twitches??? idk- 🧐

[@dominiccardenas7273]

I agree with that and I love you you are a beautiful person if you ever want to meet me I would love to I'm kind of on the Patty side

[@the_irrelevant_fox]

Just a note not trying to be mean it's spell tic

[@NJoint]

I've always been a privileged man. Came from a loving family, always had friends, never had any real struggle. As a kid/teenager, there was times when I was a real jerk to other people. It took me a lot of time to realize that, just because I didn't have big problems, other people wouldn't have them. It wasn't until I became a fully grown adult, that I started thinking about this. I'm on my own path to become someone better. First I discover this youtube channel called "Special books by Special Kids". It really blew my mind, up to the point that I ended up crying after some of their interviews...like REALLY crying. Then I found your channel (not that long ago). If I'm being honest, at first I only watched it because you are very nice to look at (beautiful) and the tourette thing was interesting. Not interesting as a "rarity" or a "freak", interesting because I always liked learning new things, specially about how the brain works and such. But if I keep coming back to your videos is not because of that, but because I think you are some kind of role model to me, at least in some aspects. Hearing you talk kind of shows me the way of how to become a better person. It reminds me that I don't really know what might be going on under the surface, that I shouldn't jump into conclusions and that I shouldn't be harsh on people. That being a little bit nicer can make a big difference. Thank you for that.

[@angrybirdfanatic1]

NJoint this is beautiful, definitely deserves more likes and appreciation.

[@t3tsuyaguy1]

I think your success is based on your sense of humor and your ability to be vulnerable and sincere in a way that makes other people feel safe.

[@chronic_illnesses_awarenes9656]

People tend to ask me, “can’t you tell your brain to stop having the seizures” or “can you stop faking your seizures” or “are you sure you have Tourette’s and not just trying to get away with anything you say or do”, etc.

[@Awesome241]

thats ridicolous

[@JamieMSS]

I hate that. It's like classmates saying you're faking illness to get out of class or to get attention or anything.

[@DaneAraux]

All those questions make me want to pull a hitler with idiots

[@chyldofthebeat]

Holy shit, sorry you have to deal with that! That's terrible

[@cheesegizzler14]

What the hell, what kind of Donald trump supporting Karen’s are these.

[@zarraelliott4159]

I’m autistic and I get this sometimes and I couldn’t even IMAGINE being SO patient!

[@eshel56765]

felt this in my heart. lots of love♥

[@aspergersftw7927]

I feel you fam, so much

[@NLTops]

And nowadays NTs call eachother autistic as an insult.

[@bizarro688]

you low key cute tho

[@Hebman555]

Yeah same lol

[@tk_kaine]

How can such obvious intelligence, kindness, and genuine humaness be so overlooked when she shows it every day. I definitely don't watch her for her Tourette's. She was never the "tourettes girl". Her content makes me smile, and her kindness makes me warm. I'm so glad someone like you exists in this world, and I can genuinely say, I will always keep your words in mind when I live my life.

[@Chigen_Atomic]

The whole talk of curing the incurable is always hurtful to those dealing with it. I love how caring and warm you are as a person.

[@gibby9215]

You know what makes you so great? You don't cry. You stand tall, and tell people your reality.

[@hiwhatexpectedarealnamewit3244]

Crying is being frustrated with your problems so is anger it isn't her reality it's the (reality) shes not standing for her point shes standing for (the point) there be no reason to accept tears unless you think theres a reason to disagree

[@indiestripper5374]

you said it so well. I have ADHD and my biggest issue is struggling to make people see it and take it seriously. I have stated before that not providing accommodations for people with invisible disabilities is like not providing a ramp for people in wheelchairs and people have straight up said "well, it's not REALLY comparable to that is it though" as if I can magically work harder and overcome my disability. A person who can't walk cannot magically start walking. A person with Tourette's cannot magically stock ticking. A person with ADHD cannot magically stop their symptoms.

[@NightMare_Fetus]

Love ya girl I have tourettes and never knew of anyone else who has it until I started watching your videos

[@justdilka]

Man, I wish I could get to know you guys. I kinda wish I had some friends that also have Tourette's like me.

[@wen_and_only]

Same here, I never have known another tourettes person besides over the internet. Although there is something empowering about strangers supporting each other despite their conditions. I wish you all the best (tourettes folks and otherwise) stay stong you wonderul people :)

[@NightMare_Fetus]

Mine are a lot more mild but sometimes I tic so much I have can't Walk or I run into walls an such or I'll make myself dizzy and fall but yea games is how I take my mind off of things an it does suck when I'm asked what's wrong with me

[@halxween9237]

I have them slightly, but still have them, gotcha there my dude

[@abdall23ah_nayef28]

Man you have tourettes and it doesn’t bother you that much like you’re not crying everyday before sleep, some people crying just because starbucks is closed

[@goodchildmusic0]

A friend of mine passed away from colon cancer. The one questions he hated was "Are you fighting it?". I can't even.

[@minimartini2973]

That's so fucked, I'm sorry

[@JaswanthChandraImGame]

I only came here after Corpses shoutout, but the dust in my room made my eyes water 🥺 you are precious Anita

[@maxrose103]

When I first heard of you, a friend of mine had said "hey there's this streamer I think you'd like - she has Tourette's." So I checked you out on KZbin, and then joined a couple streams. At first the tics would jump out at me, and yes, sometimes they give me a giggle. But it didn't take me long to see that you have so much more to offer than that. It really helped me come to terms with my tics and understand that they don't take meaning away from my life, and that I still have so much value as a person. No disability can take that away from me, from you, or from anybody else. Thank you so much for being a presence here online, you've made an incredible impact on my life

[@thistrippyhippie]

i have extreme tics (still waiting for a diagnosis of tourettes) and this whole video was so relatable. i have 2mil followers on tiktok and the questions i get daily are ridiculous. you got this tho, proud of you for speaking out 💕💓

[@raymondkhan2741]

I recently started watching, and I am so sorry that my mind immediately went to the "I wonder if she's grateful because it helped make her successful." I see that it's fucked up now. I think you want to (and are) making the world better through these videos/streams by educating people about your struggles. You have an amazing personality, that is clearly NOT defined by tourettes. I hope more people like myself find this video; it provides a lot of insight about your condition, and it helps remind people to be respectful of those with disabilities. Keep this shit up Anita!

[@b0nel_]

*im not the tourettes girl, im Anita and i happen to have tourettes* this line by itself sums up the video well imo because she separates herself from her condition therefore dunking on it and being a better person than some people without disabilities

[@balys2168]

PLEASE GET SOME REST ANITA. we can live without your videos and streams for some time. its hard to watch you try to help us when youre the one suffering the most. please rest a bit. btw, great words at 7:38

[@annalorree]

When you teach people about your condition, you DO make the world a little safer and better. I have c-PTSD, and am transgender. I understand how tiring it can be to answer constant questions about who you are. You inspire me, and I’m sure you inspire many more people. Be you Anita. ❤️

[@isiahaf1359]

No ones asking questions about who you are💀promise

[@annalorree]

@@isiahaf1359 well aren’t you absolutely charming…

[@mastershifu1148]

Tourette’s is hell I have hit myself so hard that I ended up with blood all over my face and hand and I have hit a glass cup on my face really really hard and was lucky that it didn’t brake because of the part of the cup that hit my face was strong if a different part of the cup hit my face it would of smashed so people shouldn’t say they what Tourette’s it’s not fun being in a car shouting let me go let me go pulling on the sheet belt or shouting help I’m being kidnapped when you’re just walking with your friends so you shouldn’t what Tourette’s just because you think you can say whatever you what because you can’t it’s hell and you are amazing Anita never ever forget that you are amazing you’ve helped so many people and I can’t read and write properly because I’m dyslexic and had to figure out how to read and write on my own so it’s very difficult for me and I don’t know how to use the dots and stuff because I never figured out how to use them so I can’t use them because of it sorry if it is hard to read for some people

[@PerfectRedeemer]

Thanks for sharing your story! You are loved for who you are

[@kevinkruger1329]

That is one loooooong sentence mate.

[@mastershifu1148]

Kevin Kruger I can’t read and write properly because I’m dyslexic and had to figure out how to read and write on my own so it’s very difficult for me and I don’t know how to use the dots and stuff because I never figured out how to use them so I can’t use them because of it

[@kevinkruger1329]

@@mastershifu1148 okay

[@mastershifu1148]

Pollux Pettersson sorry I just can’t read and write properly because I’m dyslexic and had to figure out how to read and write on my own so it’s very difficult for me and I don’t know how to use the dots and stuff because I never figured out how to use them so I can’t use them because of it

[@aaronjames2376]

She’s making a good point. She’s sending out a message that we should all take

[@frozenzenberry4101]

I mean, I’m even tired of hearing “ever wish you were straight”. So can’t imagine if it were about something like Tourette’s.

[@CHEESEpuff69]

Do people actually ask that? Cause that seems like such a stupid question to me.

[@baibtch]

That's a little weird, I kept hearing ''Have you ever wish you were gay? You should be gay.''

[@baibtch]

@@Celetsialbean Tell me about it...heh what a shame.

[@randomhuman1198]

me too-people also keep trying to convert me and "save me" (im jewish and its christians and catholics doing it), I have ADHD, anxeity, depression, and im gay and i dont want to change a lot of those things but the anxiety and depression i would gladly take a cure for btu thats jsut me. I would never want to convert or be straight or get rid of my adhd because while those are dangerous for me sometimes, theyre things that make me who i am

[@randomhuman1198]

@@Celetsialbean exactly i mean ive never lived wihtout anxiety and while im sure it would make my life and school easier, anxiety helps me if i think im in danger or if i could be getting into a dangerous situaiton because of the overthinking and worrying bout every possible situation

[@mikkohernborg5291]

A handicap or disability does define a person, it's just not the sole defining thing. As someone who spends most of his day in a wheelchair, I am acutely aware of how people change their behaviour towards me because of it. I would love to have full mobility back, but I know it's not possible, so it doesn't make me sad or angry. I can understand how getting that kind of question would be annoying, as there are no 'magical' cures; some things can be overcome with hard work and changing one's life, others can be worked around... But wishful thinking and 'what ifs' plays no part in being able to handle the conditions and live life to the fullest. Though I've long since stopped expecting people to grasp that. Society and media sells us dreams of getting what we want without effort, so naturally those who have bought into that narrative will have a difficulty understanding what it is like to have to work hard every day to achieve progress in life. Stay sweet, ever changing - yet always you.

[@diraltmcallister3523]

They are getting closer, the tech is a ways off, it may not be around for you but at least it's going to be around in the future. The cure I mean, how to reconnect the nerves or use bionic prosthetics or microfilaments hardwired into the nervous system. There's a few videos of a guy testing an exo-skeleton who's a paraplegic and he was able to walk with it. It was bulky and impractical but a definite start (sorry to assume is was paralyzation, that's just what popped into my head first. Apologies if I was incorrect)

[@miaisnotcool7055]

damn the essay doe

[@SadKamala]

Yeah, kinda hard to believe it doesn't define her when every other video has "tourettes" in the title.

[@DragonFellowship]

@@miaisnotcool7055 It's just 3 paragraphs, grow up

[@miaisnotcool7055]

Alex Zoldyck uhm k ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@-longboardswordstyle701]

Context is everything and is constantly overlooked nowadays

[@Breaker197]

Firstly, i find your message plenty uplifting. Secondly, as a guy who is facing my own set of challenges in my life right now, i find you content both educational and inspiring, besides the obvious hilarity and your amazing ability to make light of it while being a genuinely awesome person at the same time. Thanks for that.

[@Nyarii97]

"Some people get dealt shit and built that into houses, other people get dealt shit and cry that the have shit in their hand" this is relatable on so many levels. As someone without Tourettes but having chain watched your videos recently I have gained a lot of insight about the disability. For example that coprolalia is the most perceived version of Tourettes in Tv/Films therefore the world has a preconceived idea that most people with Tourettes have coprolalia, but is not the case. I rarely come on here and comment but I want you to see this and read that your attitude has helped me in the past months. Being unapologetically you (but also apologising after some ticks). It is refreshing. - From Sydney, Australia

[@sorenjensen3863]

Even if he hadn't been harassing you... you were totally justified

[@GottesKrieger]

Your a warrior! I also have Tourette’s the only symptom I don’t have is the verbal part. I twitch and have the behavioral issues which led to horrible bullying. Horrible damage to my self confidence. You are a role model to young children who have this disability. You are doing great things and I appreciate you!

[@PriyanMeewella]

It's like 15 mins of fame - streaming with tourettes might grab some attention briefly but it's your warmth and thoughtfulness that defines your content to me.

[@willzarem]

"I'm Anita and I happen to have tourettes." That's the most empowering phrase I've ever heard. I aspire to be as secure of who I am as you are, thank you!

[@philucifer_]

There is so much that defines you. And it's definitely not your tourette! I mean you called yourself SWEET Anita for a reason. You're the sweetest person on this planet! I really like your funny videos but I LOVE the serious and educational ones even more!

[@Cixtrist]

Honestly though... I'm kinda glad you popped off a bit. I know some people ask because they are just legitimately curious and the thought just occured, and thats fine. No need to feel bad about that. But more often than not, the snowflakes that spam their questions until they are noticed or banned, REALLY aught to do some self reflection/questioning, and even just straight up research a topic, before tirelessly forcing their thoughts on others.

[@frwang227]

This is a great comment and entirely reasonable. With everything so well thought out, why the need to use the word "snowflake" though? It has nothing to do with anything you said, and seems to be there just to trigger a reaction.

[@gavins.9254]

@@frwang227 I think you are missing the point

[@Edward-oe2yj]

That is one of the big downsides of being a streamer. You are on camera for hours a day, but it's always going to be that 30-second clip taken out of those hours that will go viral and get attention, and it is then removed from all context.

[@porkchop520x]

New to the channel, but this was such a well thought out, informative, and genuine video. Loving the content that I've watched so far, the world needs more awesome people like yourself!

[@pkbeast]

Hey Anita, I came to your channel as I was intrigued about how Driving with Tourette's would work when that video came out and I stayed because of your intelligence, beautiful personality and awesome outlook on life. Please keep it up.

[@leehunteruk]

I hope that guy feels like he got his money worth

[@AlbertoSalviaNovella]

HAHAHA!

[@jembawls]

LOL

[@diogovieira3362]

well, he's probably gonna start saving his dono money now Anita could be a financial adviser for TTS donators omegalul seeing how apparently we need them...

[@lyndamcdevitt2924]

Definitely not an overreaction on her part. People are insensitive to most disabilities. I agree with your whole conversation. I have severe anxiety and hyperventilation syndrome. I wake up with a panic attack every day. But people always want to talk about a "fix". Your videos make me smile.

[@theweirdkid8449]

I visited your channel to see how tourettes would effect somones daily life and stayed because your just so damn lovely

[@ridgefrost]

*"Live and let live"* People really need to apply that a bit more to their lives

[@AbteilungsleiterinBeiAntifaEV]

In some cases, I agree, don't bother people with ur unasked for opinions and don't question stuff that's none of ur business and doesn't help anyone, but as a blanket statement, I disagree, I'd prefer if people had more compassion for each other, don't just let live, help if u can.

[@fluttybiiiatch]

I found you a couple of weeks ago and watched a lot of your videos. One thing that I particularly love about you is how smart, thoughtful and conscious you are. Your ticks make me laugh a lot sometimes, but when you actually speak about something serious you're always so smart, it just makes me almost fall in love with you. Thank you for being a wonderful, multifaceted, genuinely interesting person.

[@MsTwissy]

People should look up the “social model of disability” and what that means. Basically many people look too narrowly at disability as an individual problem where they have the mindset if you fix the person then that fixes the problem. But disability isn’t always or usually an individual problem. The social model is another way of thinking about it. People in wheelchairs can’t get their own groceries NOT because they can’t walk, but because you have to BE ABLE TO walk to get your own groceries. If there was a ramp and wheelchair accessible aisles in a grocery store, then the disabled person wouldn’t need to be “cured”. While some people do want a cure, others don’t. I think it’s a tough topic to parse

[@diablotry5154]

Nothing wrong with asking for/about a cure. Many want cures, many don't. Who cares

[@A-Known-Enemy]

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend checking out the book Brilliant Imperfection by Eli Clare, it goes into this topic pretty thoroughly and is really interesting.

[@dmsviola1]

I mean, the example you gave is all well and good until you approach the question from an evolutionary perspective. Is a person without the ability to walk able to live alone in the wilderness? Is a person with Tourette's likely to escape a predator or capture prey when they have vocal ticks? Is a person with Cystic Fibrosis likely to live past childhood without extensive medical intervention? I'm oversimplifying, of course, but it seems silly to me to say that disabilities are completely or even primarily defined by social perception and circumstance. Perhaps in the most well developed and richest areas of the world this is a valid concept, but until the entirety human civilization has reached those standards, it doesn't seem like an idea that holds much weight. Edit: for example, if you live in an area that can barely even afford to maintain a local grocery store and there's only one person in a wheelchair in the entire community, how likely is it that the expense of making an ENTIRE store not only wheelchair accessible but wheelchair *convenient* would be within your budget? Possible? Absolutely? Probable? Likely not.

[@MsTwissy]

@@dmsviola1 thanks for the reply! I believe this is looking too narrowly at human capability. People don’t have to be physically strong to contribute to society. Look at Stephen hawking, and me for example, I’m physically disabled but I’m working towards a PhD in cognitive aging and my life goal is to find new ways to prevent dementia. Is that not worthy of keeping me around? Needing to survive in the wilderness has very little merit when you actually look from an evolutionary perspective because it does not provide survival value in current society. Evolutionary science is much more complicated than what most people think and it’s a common mistake to think about things like that it’s ok! Also I think that way of thinking is a little scarily close to when people thought it was unethical for disabled people to breed and started forced sterilization (as recent as the 70s and possibly unofficially in the 90s) just because life is harder in some areas doesn’t mean you can’t have an enriched worthy love filled life and contribute massively to the betterment of humanity as a whole Society also has much more to benefit by employing disabled people and making accessible spaces. It has been proven that governments providing small to moderate financial benefits to businesses to employ disabled people improves the business itself but also saves the government much more money each year by reducing the amount of people on government benefits and welfare which is much more expensive to maintain per person. I would also say that actually shelling out money for a ramp in your 1 person wheelchair situation is not necessary, but training the grocery store staff to know what to do in that situation (ie helping the wheelchair person up the stairs) is good but most staff in most places are not trained to deal with a variety of disabilities in general. I hope this provides a little more perspective and things to think about! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate the other point of view and civil dialogue :)

[@dmsviola1]

@@MsTwissy I mean, I was never arguing that disabled people have no merit or purpose in society... I was simply saying that defining the concept of "disability" from a completely social perspective is absolutely silly. There's nothing wrong with being disabled. It doesn't mean you're worth less as a human being, but it does mean that some part of your physical or cognitive person is lacking basic function or has impaired function. By definition. I think communities and societies making accomodations for dysfunctions is a good thing, but creating those accomodations doesn't negate a dysfunction or make the concept of a disability disappear. Training staff to help someone with a disability is fantastic, but the very fact that they need to provide assistance to one person over another means that some function is lacking. Humans are meant to be bipedal animals capable of utilizing their legs for locomotion. If you're a human who can't do that for one reason or another, you have a disability. In my mind, that doesn't have any connotation or implication other than "you can't walk," so I'm not sure where you got the sense that I was leaning toward any sort of eugenics slant. Finally, I don't think it's a mistake to disagree with you in the way that I have, nor do I think it's a mistake to consider the evolutionary basis of our biology, psychology, and societies. As with individuals, I think there's a balance between nature and nurture, and putting too much stock in either the evolutionary or sociological models is a mistake. Considering one or the other in some capacity, however, isn't. 👍

[@secretlybees]

honestly, this question also feels like "do you want to stay disabled because you benefit from it?" and like, that hurts. do i get benefits for being disabled? honestly, some. i get disability (which literally isn't even enough to live on on your own), i get health coverage (which won't help with a lot, but i'm covered for a lot of basic medical needs). when people can see me struggling, they'll help me with stuff around (if they don't think i'm faking), and when i have to cancel plans, the people i associate with tend to be understanding. that being said, i wish i could work. i wish i had more fiscal freedom and enough money to live AND have things i want. i wish /everyone/ had basic health coverage. i wish i didn't struggle so much in life that people took notice and stopped what they were doing to help. i wish i could make plans knowing i could do things and not have to wait and see THAT DAY how well i am and how much i can accomplish. i want a life without so many limitations, but that life is not a possibility for me. so getting asked "hey do you want a cure" can sting or feel like a slap in the face. and it feels like people are trying to assess if i'm REAL disabled, or faking it for benefits, which is an attitude i got most of my life and have had my illnesses ignored like i'm just 'lazy' or some bs like that.

[@diablotry5154]

MURICA

[@sophadoph1394]

no one Only at 17 was I diagnosed with autism, anxiety, depression and autoimmune disease. I feel people calling you an attention seeker or not believing in your pain.

[@xrphoenix7194]

I think the reason you view it that way is a personal bias. Ignorant people believe they would game these disabilities for benefit. But when I ask a question like the one proposed in this video, it's not that shallow. I'm asking if you would trade the character growth and uniqueness of who you are for a life with more individual freedom. It's not about "would you give up your ability to trick people to be as perfect as me", it's a question of philosophy

[@alexandercargill21]

Wish ide seen this video before now. I don't have Tourettes but i am dyspraxic and suffer from depression, anxiety and panic disorder and i think you hit the nail on the head about how to carry yourself in life and how people with a disability are treated and the inadvertent stereotyping of people with a disability. Tourettes or not there's a warmth and kindness and charisma about you and that shines through and while some of your tics put a smile on my face its not the main reason for staying its just seeing you interact with your audience with your charm that's what keeps me coming back :)

[@sarahsloan4456]

Who would ever want "to fix" such a kind heart, with such adorable bunns and the bestest ever Dead By Daylight "hugs" 🤗

[@minikipp8549]

She’s not broken she’s Anita, that’s how I like to look at things anyway

[@friendlypotato5719]

I think fix is definitely a harsh word to use for it but I think saying if you could get rid of your tourettes would u, which seems like a normal question because the amounts of problems it could cause and have caused if you could stop them from happening wouldn’t you?

[@friendlypotato5719]

She says that it makes her unsafe so if she could get rid of the chance of her getting into situations that make her feel unsafe because she could say anything that could put her in danger it seems like the normal thing would be to not want that to occur

[@jayrex690]

@@friendlypotato5719 But at the same time can you not understand that it's those struggles that have allowed her to grow into the person she is today? Although it can make things difficult there is individual growth and other positives to some disabilities and mental illness, if you can take that viewpoint and look for the positives and make your life better because of the struggles then why would you want to take away the very thing that has helped to make you into a better person? Sure, I often feel like my mental health issues are a drag a lot of the time, because it affects my life a lot and creates problems others simply don't have, but I also know that I have the ability to experience feelings and emotions that not necessarily everyone else can, and looking upon your disability in a more positive light, as a part of yourself and even begin to appreciate the hardships it brings you, like Anita says, it can be a great tool to help bring about positive change in your life.

[@dudeboymanguy07]

Bro I would want to be rid of my tics so bad

[@Lylithh]

Sometimes whenever I told people my parents were deaf they would respond with things like, “Oh no that’s awful,” or “I’ll pray for them!!” It made me realize how demeaning those responses were and it made me look at disabilities differently. They weren’t these poor souls who were in need of saving because they were cursed with this awful disability. Instead, their disabilities were just a set of challenges, and like Anita said everyone has their set of challenges. Instead of letting it bring us down though, we have to remain positive and strong 🤟❤️.

[@zachkri8418]

Well, in your case, in my opinion, people who didn't know for the first time, are excusable because they didn't really know how to respond to that.. The thing that crosses the line is that when the person keep on pestering you with that respond, over and over, or like in Anita's condition, asking the same damn question over and over again..

[@nim831]

As someone who doesn't have Tourette's and doesn't know much about it this video is awesome, it really helps to be put in someone else's shoes and see something from a different perspective. I think everyone should watch this video before tuning into your twitch stream or just in general because it definitely helps to open your eyes to see what someone might be dealing with.

[@AkuroFX]

Gosh I could listen to you for hours Anita. You are such a calm soul. You, whoever is reading this, you are one human among billions, among billions of species, living on one of billions of rocks, floating through one of billions of galaxies. Yet you still believe problems exist. Just enjoy these short 80 years of your experience as a human being. Because 100 years after we are all gone, for this planet, we never existed. Sometimes we just have to zoom out and see the bigger picture to recognize that none of this really matters. I am a 24 year old man, only 5ft2 short. BUT IT DOES NOT MATTER FOR SHT. Love.

[@ladyhm.6748]

I would not worry about such pitiful qualms as happiness. Purpose is not defined by hedonism. Regardless, near immortality will be available to the public, by my estimate, around 2050's or 2060's.

[@AbteilungsleiterinBeiAntifaEV]

Dude, that gives me more existential anxiety. What do I even do here? Everything is meaningless! We just work our senseless 9 to 5 job for some 50 or so years and then we die, with no impact, no reason, with nothing whatsoever. We are nothing, in a whole lotta nothing and we will do nothing, go to nothing, achieve nothing, everything is nothing. Everything is useless. There is no plan, no end, no goal. Shit.

[@esburn7895]

@@AbteilungsleiterinBeiAntifaEV find the people you care about, and make them smile. The ones that try to make you smile back are the ones that make you both matter. Nothing else really matters except sharing the time with those people whenever you can.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Media reporting about social media 'million' times more often when a 'scandal' happens. Just low.

[@jackercooper4078]

it sells, and instead of trying to hear your side of the story they will try to antagonize you more to squeeze all the cash they can get out of the "scandal"

[@marissag5532]

I love her content because it kind of helps me with my own disability. I have PTSD which can cause its own issues in a way, but when I was younger it was something I got made fun of for because when I got triggered, I would regress temporarily, or freeze, sometimes even go into a fetal position against my will because my brain needed comfort that no one could provide. I had very few friends that were only around during the good days. It was hard getting through elementary and high school with this issue and it made me socially inept. Luckily, I have made peace with the PTSD and it doesn't effect me as much anymore, but seeing Anita handle her condition with such grace and kindness is so uplifting.

[@JMGkrokodyl]

You own your emotion and reactions, we are all exposed to judgeing and "jumping to conclusions" situations. Stay safe Anita. You tough me alot about mindfull sensityvity ;) (srry for tipeos, my cat is sitting on me and eng is my 2nd l)

[@bdtv463]

It's kind of ironic: Despite your Coprolalia making you say nasty words, your voice is incredibly comfortable and you always choose the best words and sentences when you speak.

[@nbucwa6621]

It's not ironic at all though.

[@davewade30]

It's not your disability people love, but the graceful way you deal with it. Your positivity is infectious!

[@johnnydoe5318]

I'm impressed that she didn't fully hand him his ass. Incredible amount of restraint. Started watching because she's beautiful, then for the tics outburst, and then for the amazing depth of soul and intelligence. Seeing acts of perseverance continually astounds me. Her, and other's strength, gives me strength.

[@Randommmmm204]

4:23 Not just on Twitch. In general. I'm not a very patient person. I can't stand it when I stutter. And I also can't imagine trying to get a sentence out for like a minute or two. If you have tourette's you need way too much patience.

[@samuelramos4504]

You are the most wholesome creator I know. Every time you get deep into something, one can know you are not simply repeating made out words or sentences that everyone says when they want to seem concerned. You speak from your heart and it really makes a difference. Keep going strong

[@TheRICKY85]

Being diagnosed late with something is quite frustrating, having to start from scratch is scary, but the positive is that understanding yourself is one step closer to fulfilling life. I still wish I was diagnosed early, sometimes I just don't feel like it's worth starting over so late. It's something that I have felt I should change about the world, I have not got a clue on how to though.

[@microgirl8]

I have never resonated with a streamer as much as you. You're grounded and humble and intelligent. I love your content and maybe this is insensitive but I see your tourettes as a part of your personality that I enjoy.

[@brssnkl]

The editor is really good. Knowing what tic to cut and what tic to leave in must be a hard decision for a lot of timing and honesty reasons.

[@Haiasiriku]

I've noticed that, when she's down to earth like this, her ticks aren't as strong.

[@Trathien-]

She can slightly control them, not that long tho, watch the video where she tried to keep them in

[@marclenraymagdaraog691]

it's a video LOL ... she could prepare a vid where she could still control it well enough.. but in some streams that's just .. hard.

[@victorklep5261]

@@Trathien- a friend of mine has tourettes with JUST physical non-verbal tics. He describes repressing the tics as having someone else point their finger very close to between your eyes. (Try it yourself, keep your finger between your eyes very close to your skin, but dont touch it. If someone else does it that feeling is a LOT worse)

[@PapunaOfficial]

prob cause video is on serious matter she edit out major tics

[@floraandfauna9069]

I think she's said in past videos that her tics are less frequent when she's tired, and in the beginning of the this video she says she hasn't been sleeping as much.

[@soobunnny]

As a person with tourretes I understand how she feels because I get judged so much in public and it sucks.. so I understand Anita Stay strong please.. 💞

[@Lemontarts01]

Man people just misunderstand me and i am very good at grammar(and don't have touretes) - i think people are just retards. Ignore em yall are cool

[@Equinoxsanity]

Dam man I am sorry I wish you the best and wish you true happiness 😁🤗❤❤

[@oliver1435]

@@Lemontarts01 heyyy dont call people the r slur please

[@williamtayor9530]

Omg you're a champ. As someone who lives with desirability i can totally relate to everything you so eloquently said. I love that you have found a platform that enables you to live a life thatbis positive and frankly needed I regards ro educating and braking down the stigma surrounding dissabillity. As the old saying goes "don't diss-my abillity" . Lve your channel, love your honesty and insights. Xx

[@atanasangeliev]

Explains having red eyes: "It has nothing to do with any kind of drugs... *wink* " 😄

[@anastassia8835]

that was a tick

[@atanasangeliev]

@@anastassia8835 thank you, captain obvious

[@moose17m84]

@@atanasangeliev Their name is Anastas Sia not Captain Obvious

[@moose17m84]

@The Article what? Did you even read the above conversation?

[@A-Known-Enemy]

@The Article they were referring to someone whose gender is not known (as am I) and therefore are using the singular "they", which is not only a common usage, but actually the suggested usage in most formal writing styles.

[@wavgod4871]

Okay real talk tourettes sounds like a real problem and i think we should really mind what we say to the people affected

[@trek7985]

Bro no offense but DUH

[@sammysammyson]

We need to adopt that mentality for ANYONE with any kind of disability or anything we see as odd or different. As someone who struggles with anxiety, paranoia, and ✨ other lovely things ✨, questions are fine and dandy, but there come some points where it's just rude-one similar to the one she's addressing here is when people ask me why I choose to not be medicated. It just comes down to that we really need to create social change to not view disabilities or illnesses or the like as something wrong or bad or negative. They're just another part of some people.

[@ikimingeiarts6946]

Not really

[@grimmhorizon9034]

Anita, I stumbled upon your channel recently and I just wanted to tell you that I truly admire your personal courage and outlook on life. I am a veteran. I had served overseas. I had been injured to the point where I could no longer do my "job" and had to medically separate from the service. I have chronic pain from my injuries, but I have all my parts and pieces, though broken they my be. I have always chosen to look on the positive side of a situation, many times to the detriment of relationships. Recently I had to have surgery and during the operation I suffered a brain injury due to a lack of oxygen to my noodle. I came out of the surgery with some unexpected prizes. I now have narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, and central apnea. Fun! Like you I try to wrangle my disabilities into opportunities, while it seems like everyone around me is only focused on the negatives. Thank you for the content that you create. Thank you for the laughs, and thank you for the real talk that people need to hear.

[@nathanbrooks2581]

I agree with her angry answer 100%. Even if the guy was just curious. People, teach your children manners. Teach them how to interact with people. Otherwise you have pricks like that, who ask insensitive questions in public places. Then the world gets to attack someone like Anita because you couldn't teach your child etiquette. Anita, you do you.

[@GassyGoat]

And I think answer is pretty simple, there’s no need to ask it.

[@Danny-ik3tb]

Hey Anita, I recently discovered your channel, and your work on twitch, and I'm amazed with your incredible personality! Like you said, you are a person who happened to have this condition, but you're also so much more than that. You're so special in so many ways, watch your videos don't just make me laugh but also make me think, and reflect about so many things in life, you're so smart, so kind you're truly a good person, thank you so much for be who you are.

[@ruchirrawat8804]

it's incredible to see such a positive attitude even after having to deal with so much unnecessary bs everyday. She is my new favourite youtuber now

[@aster_laevis]

I'm gonna be honest, what first got my interest in the channel was obviously the clips of ticks, however what kept me here were moments like these, where she has heartfelt conversations and is just raw and honest, I love that.

[@amajor4551]

This brought tears to my eyes. I find your KZbin content to be amazing. I find you as a person as just amazing. What a beautiful way to explain to your viewers. You are a smart, talented and beautiful person. I’m so glad to have found your content and warms my heart to see your success. Your personality is so captivating. It makes me excited for your mew posts. I wish I could just give you the biggest hug to show you how amazing you are !!

[@igitha..._]

You're an alchemist my fellow ticcer! Pure positive magic in your words - your influence is going to spread far and wide and you've got a very powerful message to deliver to the world - never lose that beautiful spark of yours you're doing great! Much love from Australia

[@Nairozet]

I was there when that guy kept repeating himself and he even got me ticked off. It's just a shame that the out of context clip is an opportunity for others to lash out and judge, without knowing the full story. People are looking for drama and a reason to lash out way too much currently, instead of trying to show compassion and love, like you keep on doing. That is part of your success. Tourettes is, in my opinion, part of your success as well. Albeit that is just a tiny part of it. You're an educated woman who lives life by the day. 99% of the time you choose to converse, discuss and share your thoughts and ideas, without turning it into a sermon. You encourage people to create their own opinions and to question themselves, rather than tell them "this is how it is". You stay on the line that everyone is equal AND everyone is different at the same time. Treating everyone, as far as i know, with respect and acceptance, instead of tolerating. You are a beautiful person. A beautiful soul. Just... you know... don't forget you are allowed the same treatment yourself. So go and do some stupid stuff from time to time and treat yourself. Like sleep :D

[@oblivion_2852]

"Sweet Anita" it's in the name. She's popular because she's lovely and deeply caring

[@pelotudo4717]

anita is one of the most wonderful and rich minds i've found in my life, it's sad that the internet is so full of people who can't see more than a pretty face with tourettes and think that's the reason people stick around her streams

[@Redemptionx666]

Not everyone has a complex way of thinking or seeing the world around them. These same people aren't listening to her words or they wouldn't act that way. They need someone to literally blur her face, and edit out the tics to understand and listen to what she is saying.

[@olivermakower2479]

I am considered to be Clinical High Risk for Schizophrenia, and am experiencing the development of positive symptoms, but have not experienced anosognosia, which is good. I have previously had 4 toxic episodes of psychosis. You're videos provide some much needed encouragement to me Anita. Thankyou.

[@shaggydew7451]

"Some get handed shit and make it into bricks and build houses, and others cry because they have shit on their hands" might be my new favorite thing to say

[@jsaber3017]

I had leukemia and I understand although I don’t know exactly how you feel, I got similar questions and I didn’t know how to answer. Either way you didn’t overreact you did the right thing.

[@joshuasmith5280]

Can I whole heartedly "love" you for this video? Anita... I really appreciate your strength. You are very brave, and you have a very wonderful way of expressing your thoughts on this topic, for us.

[@Refraxxion_music]

This hit me hard, I've been told for years that my ADHD is to bad and I need to fix it. I couldn't imagine what you hear everyday I completely agree when people tell u to fix yourself it really feels like your being made fun of for being different.

[@EngineMashups]

I feel this. I've had variations of 'just power through it' for AGES it's like... I have severe anxiety you don't think I tell myself that every single second?! Bruh

[@Krieghandt]

How do you fix ADHD? That's as stupid as saying " Don't be ugly" Sure, I'll get right on that.

[@erikengheim1106]

I have had a mild depression for years. It causes many problems in my life but I've sort of learned to live with it. It can get really tiring when well meaning people start drowning you in advice on how to fix it.... you try to stop them and say: "It is okay... I don't need the advice," and they will go "Don't you want to be better? Don't you want to be fixed?" Sure I do, but I've tried so much stuff, and I ended up realizing that stressing out trying to fix yourself, often just makes your life worse. And trying to follow up all sorts of ideas and advice people throw at you is just exhausting. I don't know what it is like for you with ADHD, but I suspect that dealing with the condition itself is exhausting enough if you are not also in addition supposed to do all sorts of things to fix it. I wish that instead of people giving others with some form of disability lots of "advice" that they instead simply tried to accommodate people with a disability. I know that is not easy. E.g. I don't know e.g. how I would make your life easier if I was around you but I suspect a starting point could be to simply ask how I could make your life easier, rather than me suggesting what you should do.

[@disorderlydame]

This. My ADHD get better and worse day to day. Depending on environment and sleep. I struggled with it less in my early 20's because I wasn't in school and I just had to care for myself. I'm now a mother to 3 little girls and it's tricky because I have a lot of trouble focusing long enough to get anything done around the house. 😣

[@jamesm6479]

I think it depends. Like if your adhd is seriously affecting your life ofc fix it, I have ocd like that and I'm working on it since my compulsions are torturing me.

[@hussainabbas1475]

Definitely stayed for the person rather than the disability

[@caytecambio4593]

Sweet Anita has helped me so much. I do not have a disorder as visible or noticeable as TS, but my family everyday asks me if one day I will stop taking medication or if I’ll be “fixed”. I have felt less than for so long because of it. But Anita being so comfortable with herself and saying she is comfortable with no cure has given me more confidence in myself. So thank you ❤️

[@BrownieAG]

You are perfect the way you are, so don’t let anyone change that EVER.