Damian, you're a lovely guy. Total respect and admiration for opening up about your Tourettes and raising understanding of what it's about. Loved you on First Dates too. :)
Dear Damian, I think you are absolutely adorable and your tourettes symptoms, do not deter from you your cuteness. I have read in the comments that you are in a relationship and I am so happy for you. Also I want to thank you for the courage to show yourself on youtube, to further the education of the struggle of people with tourettes. Keep your head up and remember there are a lot of people who are in your corner and hoping you have a very happy life.
You have my entire admiration. This videos might make the difference for a lot of people around the world (also students) coping with the same situation (with them selves or with their beloved ones), and you are taking a step forward and actually being a living example for everyone who has faced the pressure of a society, that still has much to learn about how different we all are. Awesome video!
Just want to say thank you mate!!!.. when I watch you on first dates you helped me get over having epilepsy and the constant jerks would stop people going out with me and on top of that being gay all got to much for me. Been single for a while now and ready to get myself out there, thanks to your help. Top guy! and very fit. Taz from brighton. X
Hello, Damian. Firstly, thanks for being so open in sharing your personal experience with Tourettes Syndrome. You are brave in your efforts to spread awareness of Tourettes and your personal challenges. You mentioned that in the morning you have better control. What are the triggers that cause you to tic? You’re a very handsome man by the way. I look forward to learning more through your videos.
Dear Damian in an interview you gave about your blind date and about Kai, you said, "When he first walked in I first noticed how attractive he was; I thought I would never have approached him myself and that he was very much out of my league." I wanted to tell you not to put yourself down. Why should anyone be out of your league? You are as handsome as they come. You've got this very attractive smile which lights up all your face and endears you to so many people. I've watched a lot of your videos and you come out both cute and sexy. Besides all this you are intelligent, humorous and good. A guy with a great personality besides being also very good looking. Apart from this you radiate good humour and happiness. Having tourette's makes you even more attractive as your vulnerability but also your courage make you such a very rich person. I hope you will find someone who appreciates all this as you will make a wonderfully happy partner. Good luck with all that you are doing.
Well said. I agree wholeheartedly. He is so handsome, intelligent, humorous, cute and sexy as hell. The tourettes does make him more endearing. Got such admiration for you Damian! Not to mention the biggest crush ever lol
Damián you are such a sweet and brave man, spreading the word on Tourette is necessary to raise awareness, I can see when you speak about the hard times in your life and how the tics happen and what I get is a man that is brave enough to put himself in a position or vulnerability and gets anxious and nervous, but that tells me you are a human being, a wholehearted man. I would love to at least once in my life meet you and have the chance to have a drink and a nice talk. Keep the good work going! I send you a huge hug 🫂
9:19 with the font 😵 I have a perfect teenage son with neurological conditions (involving autism). Your confidence, articulation and HUMOR that you share is so important for young men. Thank you.
It was so interesting to hear your accent change on some of the ticks! Aside from that, I love your videos so much-and my dog does too... he loves your whistle tick, and I'm not trying to be funny! He is captivated watching your videos just as much as I am!
Ok, so after watching, I have a question that I have wondered for a long time. Perhaps I can ask this compassionately but with full curiosity. When you are in the midst of a series of ticks, are you aware of them happening, what you are saying or doing, ...especially over a longer series? That is to say, do you comprehend that you are doing it, and can observe and hear it going on, or, is there a blank spot for you when it is happening? I can hear that sometimes it happens mid sentence, and with out skipping a word, you are right back into the sentence. It amazes me that the tic happens, and boom, you just keep right on speaking. Thanks for answering, so curious!
Gay man from Mexico, dealing with the same issue... Saw your date video ab a year ago, checked on it today didnt realize you had a channel, much love and respect to you handsome fella! 💓
I really like who you are too. Appreciate your answers. You are a very good speaker and a great representative for people with TS. You are a beautiful and amazing person!
Love it Damien, I wouldn’t take a pill to stop mine either. Sometimes I even think of them as a gift. Good meeting you briefly at Yoga. I made a little video about my tics last year too. Mark
Hi Damian I was very pleased to see you on tv on a tv program called MISfits tourettes and me and you are a very talented man and I love that tic that you said on First dates who's kittens that hey kitten fooker no offence meant I've got adhd
Very brave to talk so openly and honestly about your condition, specially being a gay man too, since some will already judge you for that, sadly. The fact that I find you handsome is just a bonus because when you meet the right guy, he will be able to see you for who you truly are. I wish you all the best and keeping being your fabulous self!
Hello Damian Friel I Vasily from Russia stumbled on your the commercial and me became very interestingly as you manages to live with this promblemoy?, I can not but admire your optimism, after watching a lot of videos on UA-cam Swami I wanted to read more about you, tell me how it can be done?
Watched a few of your videos. I notice that phrases will be repetitive in each session but each session has different phrases that become unique to that session. The question is are the verbal tics tied to what your feeling at the moment due to stressors or are phrases or sounds that you've picked up in everyday life? For example you see a big dog. Can this trigger you saying "big dog" as a tic? Is there a connection with visual or auditory stimulation that can develop into a tic or is it random?
I'm worried for my son who developed tics age 6 and this video has made me feel a lot better about it, so thank you for sharing. What age did your tics start? Do tics tend to get progressively worse through childhood? my son has developed more and i'm struggling a little myself with people's reaction to a child swearing and to other kids staring at his head movements etc as i don't want my son to suffer from others' ignorance or nastiness. After diagnosis is there any treatment or support? you mentioned caffiene, but can diet affect tourettes? what would be the best way to support a child with tics? Thanks again for the videox
Damian, you are so cute, your tics are cute. I have a friend who has Tourettes Syndrome. His tics are not as bad. Thank you so much for sharing your story. God bless you always.
Do you think his verbal ticks are tied into his inner voice like in schizophrenia? Like how their emotions manifest as voices. I remember seeing a documentary of a revolutionary treatment for Tourettes. They install a device in the head or the spine (I can't remember exactly was a long time ago). Using electro stimulation in patients the symptoms have either reduced or completely eliminated the symptoms.
How do you deal with stuff like going to the dentist? My cousin Bethany is 20 and was just diagnosed with Tourettes. Are you able to drive ? You a sweet guy best of luck to you. : )
Can you consciously feel you saying the words the tourettes are making you say? Like can you force yourself not to say it or not? What if you didnt know english but you knew something for example like french? Would you say words in french when your tourettes come on?
how did you get past the anxiety of going out? luckily i have a wonderful boyfriend who understands and goes everywhere with me but when hes not here (at work or out on his own) im house bound.
I do not want to comment on your videos. I just so much hope that this disorder will subside completely soon. May be I was not attentive enough and you have talked on that in some of your videos but what people can do to reduce the risk of getting this disorder? You said that you were very hurt at some point in your life, and that triggered T. so evidently it's better to not take things too close to the heart. Any other advice you could kindly give to us?
HI. This was very interesting, and I didn't notice your tics the more I listened and watched. So my human brain is not annoyed by you at all. I think you are handsome. I would date you and hope for a deeper relationship. Best Wishes. (cutie-wink)
quite the handsome fella
mako mikey what is the relation between admiting that some gender is handsome with his orrientation ??
I don't understand your question.
mako mikey my question is if i said that some man is simply handsome define me as gay ??
It doesn't...however, "more Flowers gaming" seems to think it does I guess. I merely said that I thought Damien was a good looking guy.
mako mikey yes,i know anyway my question was directed to the other person you know
Damian, you're a lovely guy. Total respect and admiration for opening up about your Tourettes and raising understanding of what it's about. Loved you on First Dates too. :)
Stephen Jones well said chap he's a very talented funny man in a good way as I've got adhd
"I'm gay, help me." that made me giggle
Dear Damian, I think you are absolutely adorable and your tourettes symptoms, do not deter from you your cuteness. I have read in the comments that you are in a relationship and I am so happy for you. Also I want to thank you for the courage to show yourself on youtube, to further the education of the struggle of people with tourettes. Keep your head up and remember there are a lot of people who are in your corner and hoping you have a very happy life.
You are a very special young man and an inspiration. Don't give up!
You have my entire admiration. This videos might make the difference for a lot of people around the world (also students) coping with the same situation (with them selves or with their beloved ones), and you are taking a step forward and actually being a living example for everyone who has faced the pressure of a society, that still has much to learn about how different we all are. Awesome video!
Just want to say thank you mate!!!.. when I watch you on first dates you helped me get over having epilepsy and the constant jerks would stop people going out with me and on top of that being gay all got to much for me. Been single for a while now and ready to get myself out there, thanks to your help. Top guy! and very fit. Taz from brighton. X
Hello, Damian. Firstly, thanks for being so open in sharing your personal experience with Tourettes Syndrome.
You are brave in your efforts to spread awareness of Tourettes and your personal challenges.
You mentioned that in the morning you have better control. What are the triggers that cause you to tic?
You’re a very handsome man by the way. I look forward to learning more through your videos.
Coprolalia in Greek means literally "talking shit" that's a great video people can learn so many things about TS. Good on you Damian.
Dear Damian in an interview you gave about your blind date and about Kai, you said, "When he first walked in I first noticed how attractive he was; I thought I would never have approached him myself and that he was very much out of my league." I wanted to tell you not to put yourself down. Why should anyone be out of your league? You are as handsome as they come. You've got this very attractive smile which lights up all your face and endears you to so many people. I've watched a lot of your videos and you come out both cute and sexy. Besides all this you are intelligent, humorous and good. A guy with a great personality besides being also very good looking. Apart from this you radiate good humour and happiness. Having tourette's makes you even more attractive as your vulnerability but also your courage make you such a very rich person. I hope you will find someone who appreciates all this as you will make a wonderfully happy partner. Good luck with all that you are doing.
Well said. I agree wholeheartedly. He is so handsome, intelligent, humorous, cute and sexy as hell. The tourettes does make him more endearing. Got such admiration for you Damian! Not to mention the biggest crush ever lol
Damián you are such a sweet and brave man, spreading the word on Tourette is necessary to raise awareness, I can see when you speak about the hard times in your life and how the tics happen and what I get is a man that is brave enough to put himself in a position or vulnerability and gets anxious and nervous, but that tells me you are a human being, a wholehearted man. I would love to at least once in my life meet you and have the chance to have a drink and a nice talk. Keep the good work going! I send you a huge hug 🫂
Stunningly handsome and intelligent. If only i was younger!!!. I think your tics add to your attractiveness. Hugs to you and big respect. Grrrrrr. X
You are one beautiful human being insideout, any guy would be super lucky to be with you, and those around you are so lucky. :)
I wanna be that lucky guy
9:19 with the font 😵
I have a perfect teenage son with neurological conditions (involving autism). Your confidence, articulation and HUMOR that you share is so important for young men.
Thank you.
Damian you are such a handsome guy and adorable. Thank you for being brave and raising awareness.
You are so awesome. Such an engaging speaker/storyteller. Not too hard on the eyes either 😉
It was so interesting to hear your accent change on some of the ticks! Aside from that, I love your videos so much-and my dog does too... he loves your whistle tick, and I'm not trying to be funny! He is captivated watching your videos just as much as I am!
Damian, thanks for putting this video out! Great for others to be able to learn! Thanks for making yourself public!
Ok, so after watching, I have a question that I have wondered for a long time. Perhaps I can ask this compassionately but with full curiosity. When you are in the midst of a series of ticks, are you aware of them happening, what you are saying or doing, ...especially over a longer series? That is to say, do you comprehend that you are doing it, and can observe and hear it going on, or, is there a blank spot for you when it is happening? I can hear that sometimes it happens mid sentence, and with out skipping a word, you are right back into the sentence. It amazes me that the tic happens, and boom, you just keep right on speaking. Thanks for answering, so curious!
Wonderful and thorough description! Thank you! Love from a mother who studies special education. ❤️
Gay man from Mexico, dealing with the same issue... Saw your date video ab a year ago, checked on it today didnt realize you had a channel, much love and respect to you handsome fella! 💓
I really like who you are too. Appreciate your answers. You are a very good speaker and a great representative for people with TS. You are a beautiful and amazing person!
Great video, my 14yr old daughter has tourettes and this is a positive video i can show her some time.
What an AMAZING man!! Yes very adorable too! I can tell you have a heart of gold too!! I would love to sit and talk to you If i ever had the chance!
Much Respect And Admiration To You Damian. You Come Across Like A Sweet And Likeable Person. I Would Be Honored To Have A Friend Like You.
Keep your head up high. This was a great explanation of Tourette's.
Damian you are so handsome and I can feel you are a nice and warm person. I just want to give you a hug
You´re so charming and a very beatiful person in every way! And so good that you tell openly about your Tourettes! Respect!
Pretty handsome 😘
Andreas v.b no, very handsome
deal
Love it Damien, I wouldn’t take a pill to stop mine either. Sometimes I even think of them as a gift. Good meeting you briefly at Yoga. I made a little video about my tics last year too. Mark
I know that feeling Damian, I often run off at the end.
What an inspiration you are Damien - dealing and educating society. Keep it up mate !
Hi Damian I was very pleased to see you on tv on a tv program called MISfits tourettes and me and you are a very talented man and I love that tic that you said on First dates who's kittens that hey kitten fooker no offence meant I've got adhd
Very brave to talk so openly and honestly about your condition, specially being a gay man too, since some will already judge you for that, sadly. The fact that I find you handsome is just a bonus because when you meet the right guy, he will be able to see you for who you truly are. I wish you all the best and keeping being your fabulous self!
Hello Damian Friel I Vasily from Russia stumbled on your the commercial and me became very interestingly as you manages to live with this promblemoy?, I can not but admire your optimism, after watching a lot of videos on UA-cam Swami I wanted to read more about you, tell me how it can be done?
Have you ever had your strep levels tested due to sudden onset? Bless your courageous heart! You ARE important. You matter. I'm amazed by you.
I have learned a lot from this video, Thanks Damian for sharing Tourette with us. you are awesome!!
I loved the video, lots of information. Very interesting, hugs
Watched a few of your videos. I notice that phrases will be repetitive in each session but each session has different phrases that become unique to that session.
The question is are the verbal tics tied to what your feeling at the moment due to stressors or are phrases or sounds that you've picked up in everyday life? For example you see a big dog. Can this trigger you saying "big dog" as a tic? Is there a connection with visual or auditory stimulation that can develop into a tic or is it random?
I'm worried for my son who developed tics age 6 and this video has made me feel a lot better about it, so thank you for sharing. What age did your tics start? Do tics tend to get progressively worse through childhood? my son has developed more and i'm struggling a little myself with people's reaction to a child swearing and to other kids staring at his head movements etc as i don't want my son to suffer from others' ignorance or nastiness. After diagnosis is there any treatment or support? you mentioned caffiene, but can diet affect tourettes? what would be the best way to support a child with tics? Thanks again for the videox
Im in love with your personality , watching all your videos
you have a lovely voice
Who cares 'bout Tourettes... he's just charming, gorgeous, inteligent 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Damian, you are so cute, your tics are cute. I have a friend who has Tourettes Syndrome. His tics are not as bad. Thank you so much for sharing your story. God bless you always.
So glad you are putting a [insert list of superlatives here: smart, adorable, *insanely sexy*, kind, generous, etc] face on this condition.
Channel 4 should make a series of The Bachelor with Damian as the Bachelor and 16 potential suitors
Great job! I love watching you. you motivate me yo a better person. thankd
quite a quality man ... all the best!
Do you think his verbal ticks are tied into his inner voice like in schizophrenia? Like how their emotions manifest as voices. I remember seeing a documentary of a revolutionary treatment for Tourettes. They install a device in the head or the spine (I can't remember exactly was a long time ago). Using electro stimulation in patients the symptoms have either reduced or completely eliminated the symptoms.
Nice one. Hope you'll be making some more videos for YT.
How do you deal with stuff like going to the dentist? My cousin Bethany is 20 and was just diagnosed with Tourettes. Are you able to drive ? You a sweet guy best of luck to you. : )
I think you are adorable.
My question, as a masseur, do your tics cause you any physical pain? Pinched nerves, strained muscles? Wondering.
are you still with kai from first dates
That's not good
Damian Friel when did you both split up as my fiance and me thought that you was a great couple
Damian Friel you are raising awareness for tourrettes I've got ADHD
Stephen Livingstone I have ADHD as well
hajrah rubbani oh that's good
What is one tic that irritates you the most. I was diagnosed about a year ago but I've had tics since I was 14yrs old.
good luck Damian
Seeing how you can just return to what you talked about immediately after a tic is fascinating. Also you're hot. 😁
Can you consciously feel you saying the words the tourettes are making you say? Like can you force yourself not to say it or not? What if you didnt know english but you knew something for example like french? Would you say words in french when your tourettes come on?
you are simply adorable, u are so much loved too, first time I know this kind of thing existed, does it come from an emotional chock?
I admire your honesty and enjoyed your video.
Edgar Martinez I admire your pecs, Edgar
you are so cute ! stay strong !
do you ever surprise yourself with what you say and just laugh or do you know your gonna say it before you do
15m23s when he says I'm gay help me he lols afterwards. seems like he lols at himself.
when you realise the whole comment section is a bunch of old gay guys...
how did you get past the anxiety of going out? luckily i have a wonderful boyfriend who understands and goes everywhere with me but when hes not here (at work or out on his own) im house bound.
Damian is so handsome.
I appreciate you sharing with us. It helps put a humanity and a face to Tourettes. It also happens that you are a very handsome face.
9:19 that was funny af 😂😂😂 ily
It is very interesting explanation about this condition
I do not want to comment on your videos.
I just so much hope that this disorder will subside completely soon.
May be I was not attentive enough and you have talked on that in some of your videos but what people can do to reduce the risk of getting this disorder?
You said that you were very hurt at some point in your life, and that triggered T. so evidently it's better to not take things too close to the heart. Any other advice you could kindly give to us?
You are goooorgeous!
What a lovely guy .
Hey Damian, just subbed to your channel, love'in it buddy ;-)
did it ever accur to you that your coprolalia made yourself laugh? or do you try to ignore what you say?
why is there a cut off age of 18? why does that matter?
i knew a guy in high school that had tourettes. he was a great guitar player.
I think you're a wonderful human being. I'd love to have you as a brother; you look like you'd be the best one ever.
I'd marry him! he can attack me with his tics and I counter attack with my serious stutter ahhahahhaha
Oh my. Clean shaven Damien is a hottie!
@@TheDamianfriel you already a hunk with that beard. Seeing you without one is
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you're so cute ♥♥♥♥ I'm in love with u,you're so lovely
So cute !!!
Dame you're a good looking bloke,if you ever come to New Zealand get in touch and ill show you around :)
deano2000nz eww your gay
You are so ADORABLE...
Love that dent on your chin. What a cutie!
If you're ever in Seattle please let me buy you a beer.
Thank you for sharing.
well you are funny,that's nice impression
Love this video. I have Tourette's as well
I Love You!!! I hope I meet someone like You!!
I think ur amazing 😍😍😍😍
Such a handsome guy ...
Does having tourettes make it difficult to go to sleep?
you looks like a realy nice guy :D
does torretes ever bother you in a bad way?
You are cute AF!!!! ♥️
marry me!!!
HI. This was very interesting, and I didn't notice your tics the more I listened and watched. So my human brain is not annoyed by you at all. I think you are handsome. I would date you and hope for a deeper relationship. Best Wishes. (cutie-wink)
I love you man ♥
Damn.. fucking handsome !!!!
i love it. 😅
lovely guy
JONNY DAAAVIDSON
i think you're awesome :)
You're so handsome! Would love to take you out for a beer or two.
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