'It's shaped who I am today'
Wilamena Dyer @TicTasticLife is a musician who lives with Tourette syndrome.
As a new film, I Swear, hits cinemas, Wilamena told @bbcnuala about her experience and why she wanted to be an advocate, to raise awareness and debunk stereotypes ⬇️
🎬 I Swear, the moving new film about John Davidson’s journey with Tourette’s, hits cinemas soon.
📅 Preview screenings start 19 Sept across the UK & Ireland, with Q&As at selected venues.
👉 Info: https://t.co/EJ3PV0Gbmo
🧠💚 Ever wondered what Tourette Syndrome really is?
Contrary to common misconceptions, TS is not just about swearing – it's a complex condition that impacts individuals in unique ways. Let's spread understanding& compassion💚#TourettesAwareness#EducationMatters#TourettesHurts
Thank you @ntmichaelsmount for lighting up green for @tourettesaction#TourettesSyndrome awareness month.
“Last night we lit up the castle for Tourette's Syndrome Awareness, which runs from 15th May to 15th of June each year 💚” Read about TS on my blog https://t.co/DowjJmogLt
Wilamena, an NYO percussionist, and composer @gavhiggins had a fascinating discussion about Tourette's Syndrome and music in April, which was broadcast yesterday as part of the BBC's Mental Wellbeing season. You can listen to their conversation at: https://t.co/fTjH1CQImd
Today marks the start of #TourettesAwarenessMonth
This years campaign #TourettesHurts aims to shine a light on the true realities of living with the condition, hoping we can bring a new found understanding
Watch our very powerful video here https://t.co/F32HtIhtzT
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Shoutout to the staff at ASDA tonight who saw me tic and decided that it meant I must have stolen. They kept me for 45 mins whilst they ‘made calls’ to see if #TouretteSyndrome existed. All I wanted was coriander and I ended up trying to prove my diagnosis to strangers? 🤯
Such amazing news that our lovely past TA Champion, Wilamena, has been offered a full scholarship for a place on the music performance degree at the Royal College of Music in London! How amazing is that!!!
HUGE congratulations Wilamena from all of us at TA! 🎉
Ione and Pippa are today at the @MetPoliceUK summit on Neurodiversity at New Scotland Yard today and we are SO delighted to be here telling everyone about Tourette Syndrome and sharing stories on inclusion 💚
#Tourettes#TouretteSyndrome#Neurodiversity#MetPolice
What an amazing awareness campaign by our friends @TouretteAssn lighting up Times Square. It is believed that 50% of people with #Tourettes or another #TicDisorder are going undiagnosed, getting these messages to families in need of answers, treatment and support is so important
Alex Scott breaks down in tears as she watches a young boy speak about his Tourette's struggles while hosting Children In Need 2023 https://t.co/NkYb1nXwOD
Watching Shay talk about his experiences with #Tourettes, @AlexScott became overcome with emotion and broke down in tears as she hosted @BBCCiN 2023.
Read more here in the @MailOnline :
https://t.co/ShGOsOToxe
Did you see the wonderful Shay last night on @BBCCiN talking about the impact TicFest has had on his life? What a wonderful video of a fabulous young man 💚 watch it again here https://t.co/nqy0Dzc9mZ #Tourettes#Ticfest#ChildrenInNeed