Tourette’s Isn’t What You Think: Tics, Pain & the Personal Cost | Aidy Smith, Pt 1

From The Neurodivergent Lens · 43:59

Show by Meryem Hassan | Dyscourse

Part 1 of 2. Part Two will be released on Wednesday 11 November.“What people know about it is absolutely not what Tourette’s is.” As a young boy, Aidy Smith was a rising children’s TV star. Within two weeks of his tics appearing, he’d lost it all. Today he’s an award-winning broadcaster, co-creator of Amazon Prime’s The Three Drinkers, and a Global Ambassador for the Tourette Association.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Meryem Hassan and Aidy explore what Tourette’s really is: the tics, the swearing myth, the chronic pain few people see, growing up misunderstood, why suppressing tics can make them worse, and turning struggle into strength. Part 2 follows next Wednesday.CONTENT NOTE: This conversation includes discussion of bullying, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening.SUPPORT & RESOURCESIf anything in this episode affects you, please reach out. You don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help.Tourettes Action: https://www.tourettes-action.org.ukSamaritans: call 116 123, free, any time: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Shout: text SHOUT to 85258: https://crisistextline.uk These services are UK-based. If you are outside the UK, please seek support local to you. findahelpline.com lists free, confidential support in over 100 countries.ABOUT THE SHOWThe Neurodivergent Lens is a video podcast by Dyscourse: changing minds and empowering differences around neurodivergence. Free guide, Myths & Misconceptions: https://dyscourse.orgSpecial thanks: Sue McMillan, Strumhum Creatives (production, editing, music); Hannah Taylor, The Lens Box (filming, photography); and our guest Aidy Smith.Free GuideDownload our free guide, Myths & Misconceptions: Understanding Neurodivergence - covering autism, ADHD and dyslexia at https://dyscourse.orgWatch, Listen & ConnectWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentLensPodcastWebsite: https://dyscourse.org/podcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4wVeWmSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vzy9a6fLbo3YnmNUuiM43Download our free PDF guide on Myths & Misconceptions: https://dyscourse.org/ (above footer)Follow:Instagram: @the.neurodivergent.lensLinkedIn: DyscourseFacebook: TheNeurodivergentLensDisclaimer:This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional support. Please seek qualified guidance where needed.

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