Tourettes Syndrome: Tics, Tricks, and Triumph | Luke Manton | TEDxShoreditch
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2023
- Join Luke Manton in this insightful TEDx talk as he navigates the intricate world of Tourette Syndrome - a condition that is as complex as it is misunderstood. Luke, drawing from his personal experience and wealth of knowledge, takes us on a journey through the different aspects of the syndrome, explaining the unique physical manifestations termed as 'tics', and touching on the fascinating neurological science behind them.
Luke delves into the mental health implications of living with Tourette Syndrome, painting a deeply empathetic picture of the day-to-day challenges endured by those grappling with the condition. He further sheds light on the disturbing lack of understanding and the frequent negative depictions in the media as well as the corporate world, underlining the pressing need for improved education and more inclusive representation.
This talk is far from a tale of mere adversity. Luke flips the narrative of Tourette Syndrome, celebrating his personal triumph over the struggles that come with the condition. Sharing the inspiring story of Manton Executives, the successful business he founded and now runs, Luke embodies a testament to hope, perseverance, and the power of resilience. He demonstrates that Tourette Syndrome isn't a barrier to success but can in fact fuel a unique strength and tenacity.
Blending personal anecdotes with scientific explanations and societal critique, this TEDx talk by Luke Manton offers an enlightening, moving, and motivating exploration of Tourette Syndrome. Luke's talk shines a light on the challenges, misrepresentations, and the potential for personal growth that the condition can stimulate.
For anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of this often-misunderstood condition, or those searching for stories of triumph in the face of adversity, this talk is a must-watch. Luke Manton is sharp, talented, and armed with exceptional eyebrows. He’s got a huge heart for neurodiversity advocacy - and for adopting chihuahuas.
After being diagnosed with adult-onset Tourette’s Syndrome, Luke became the Founder of Manton Executives (a rapidly growing agency). Each day, he spices up the land of Virtual Personal Assistants and Social Media Marketing - with a splash of tics, and a hint of hot pink.
He’s a real inspiration both professionally and personally, being candid on socials in a world full of trolls. You’ll soon find out: it’s impossible not to love him. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I too suffer from tourettes, live has been rough from me. I salute you.
I appreciate you doing this speech. I'm 44 and still have TS. It's comforting to listen to during my struggle. Actuality, I think its getting worse as I get older. I dont whistle or studder but I want to swear all the time. I want to call people a f-ing B and flip people off constantly. Its horrible. On top of that, I've dealt with constant neck issues from ticking along with other silly tics.
I first encountered Luke on LinkedIn early into the Covid-19 Pandemic. Seeing him come from being a humble content creator to standing tall and proud on a TEDx stage is absolutely inspiring.
Ik kid I love him so so much
Man did my tics get triggered from watching this. But it was absolutely worth it great talk!!
Same lol but my tics were already bad so I was like screw it 😭
@fane6154 exactly what I thought before clicking on the video. "Should I? It's just gonna amplify things, but I'm already in a lot of pain, so what's a little more?" lol
I constantly hold my breathe as a tic. Its so exhausting. Messed up
Such an important speech, I learned so much from you! Glad I was in the audience, you smashed it!
This needs more views. I'm a teen who was diagnosed a year ago, and my tics are pretty mild. However, it feels so good to hear the side of Tourette's that is never talked about. Thank you for your strength and talk!
I love your bird whistle. Even your swear words sound kind. Love you! I suffer from compulsive self-soothing physical movements and constantly talking to myself and inanimate objects. Not sure what that is.
This is so important! Kudos to you Luke.
Thank you so much for sharing! This was stunningly awesome! -Beth-
Great job, Luke! You rock!
Online party (I wish I had clear memories of that 🍷)...
LinkedIn content...
Singing at the Royal Opera House, Tottenham Stadium, and then proposing on TV...
Successful business...
Great TedX talk...
you have come so far, Luke, I learn heaps from you
Thanks so much
What an inspiring talk, thank you so much!
Wow, what a great talk Luke. I've been looking forward to watching this and it did not disappoint. Thank you for raising the education level on this highly misunderstood condition. Fascinating and really helpful to increase empathy, patience and understanding. Well done for putting yourself through getting up on that stage to deliver that message.
Glad I found this. Thanks for sharing your personal experience and wealth of knowledge, Luke.
You're so articulate, knowledgeable, and witty! Such an inspiration 😘
Hello!👋
I'm from Pakistan, and I'm in my mid 20s and I have Tourette's Syndrome since childhood, and I think that it's genetic
I also have OCD since almost a decade
My father has your condition it was terrible watching a 6,4” biker scream I’m sorry for him and he’s a hermit now he’s got the cussing kind with the ticks and had beat a permit divot into his sternum listening to him sleep sounded like a tornado, his symptoms started in when he was around 12
Good man
The treatment of tourettes is a combined tragedy of the medical system and commercial use of chemicals in everything. All of the mainstream doctors and neurologists throw their hands in the air and say the only thing that can be done is medication. What they fail to understand is that if you reduce inflammatory/immune response, you can mitigate or completely eliminate tics. Individuals with tourettes simply dont have the "margin" to deal with any inflammatory/immune response that everyone else does. The reason it hasn't gained popularity is because inflammatory/immune response can be triggered by a variety of nefarious things that can be hard to pin down, both food-based and environmental exposure, and nobody seems to have the breadth of knowledge to study and prove it. Case in point, we didn't let the doctors talk us into medicating our 9 yr old daughter and instead put our heads together with a naturopath and narrowed down issues. The culprit for our daughter? Dairy, MSG, and VOC's. She literally went from 40 tics per minute (vocal and motor) to NOTHING gradually over a year of fixing her diet and exposure. The only time she tics a little now is right before she gets sick with something. May not work for all, but it's stunning to see zero acknowledgement of this. When I see people suffering with tics, yet live in a home with febreeze everything, scented everything, eating mcdonalds because nobody has bothered letting them know of the possibilities, it really makes me mad.
sounds very exhausting
i want this guy for the ministry of Foreign affairs.. 💙😂
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