Beautiful article, thank you. My 75 year old dad has had lifelong Tourette with coprolalia . Thank you dr bridle for having the courage and moral fortitude to speak out. It was because of your interview about the Japanese biodistiribution study that I was able to make an informed decision to not get the jab as I was breastfeeding. I have come to think that you saved my life and that of my then infant son. God bless you.
Can I add my thanks too to Dr. Bridle...it confirmed my "no vax under any circumstance" decision as was able to hold on to that when my workplace went vax or test.
We owe Dr. Bridle more thanks than we can express.
That is beautifully written. Having fibromyalgia / chronic fatigue syndrome I can relate with much of what you said. We never know what challenges others may have. A little Patience, Acceptance, and Understanding go a long way, as does Love.
You are a total inspiration Dr Bridle, I feel humbled by this heartfelt disclosure. Thank you for your immense generosity of self and spirit. Truly you are an inspiration!
Thanks so much for sharing, I have been closely following you since the beginning of the pandemic. I always give priority to watch, listen and read any information you share because I trust you and I am not one to trust people. Your speech at the Trucker's convey in Ottawa was one of the most inspiring and brave speeches I have seen in my life, I will never forget that speech. As for the ticks, don’t
Thank you so much for the work you have done pointing out the issues that we all have faced. I have enjoyed reading your articles and listening to your videos. After reading this I am even more impressed. By the way you have in the past year become a very polished public speaker. Keep up the great work and thanks again
I also have a mild case of Tourettes, although it was not so mild earlier in life. I identified with you immediately when I saw you (for the first time) in a recent interview. However, I also saw a brief video where you were giving a talk and the tics went away! I have also experienced the tics going away when I am "on stage" in presentation mode. That is a fortunate phenomenon in my case, being a teacher (now retired). I thought the tics would interfere with being in front of students all day, but that has not been the case. It does interfere with job interviews, however! Welcome to the club!
I understand perfectly how disability can change one’s life for the better. I am a much better mother/person for having had my son who has a number of serious disabilities. He’s the sweetest person I know! Beautiful article, written with unbridled (yes a bit of a pun) warmth, empathy and love! ❤️
Every time (well one time) I visit a doctor and she tries to inject me I burst out with F789 You Bitch F789ig Bitch... You trying to murder me f789ing bitch ... then they call security ... but before the can arrive I scamper out the door but not before I mention I look forward to Nuremberg 2.0 (you f789ing psycho bitch...) then I jump in my 911 and Let er Rip.
Byram, this has really touched my heart, especially because I have a close friend with a son with Tourette Syndrome. I will share this with them as soon as I’m done this comment. For the record, you are one of my most favourite advocates for the truth around the questionable safety of the C19 inoculations as well as the harms the covid response has caused, particularly with respect to children. I absolutely love watching your videos (I jump to watch anything you put out) because you are a phenomenal speaker and make your cases with such professionalism, clarity and eloquence every time! I’m so disappointed no one showed up to that debate you tried to organize months ago. You would have nailed it!!! The last thing I want to say is this: I strongly encourage you to watch your own videos one day. If/when you do, you will see how impactful, important and beautiful they truly are! Honestly, I don’t even notice the tics anymore at all. If anything, they make you more trustworthy because they show your humanity and I get the sense I’m watching a real person (I question how real people are these days...) Anyways, thanks for everything you have done and continue to do. Thanks for this post in particular. Take good care, my fellow Canadian. I look forward to all your future videos!!!
Dr. Bridle, you are a saviour, a truly good human being, generously and fearlessly sharing your invaluable, indispensable, life-saving knowledge. Thank you for all you do.
Hi, my name is Max I live just outside Guelph, your my Dads hero. I have Tourette syndrome I was diagnosed when I was around the age of 7 as well. I am now 13, turning 14 and my TS has seemed to cool off a little bit. But at the beginning of lock down when everyone switched to online school I felt the need to turn my camera off when ever I felt like a tick coming and my teacher kept asking me why I was turning my camera on and off and i eventually got the courage to tell him and he asked me if I wanted to make a presentation about it and It went great!💕
Hi Max. Thank you for sharing your experience. Giving that presentation would have taken a lot of courage; something I lacked at 13. You will have helped a lot of people with your presentation.
I will be reading this to my 13 year old son with Tourette’s. It can get so bad at times that he has struggled to take a breath at night due to the intensity of his throat clearing. Increasing awareness and acceptance is so important. Thank you for sharing your story and for being such an strong voice for children and for scientific integrity. Like you said, there are many positives to having Tourette’s. He is showing compassion, integrity and independent thought. Qualities so needed today and qualities you are so generously and courageously sharing with the world. Thank you!
Hi Jojo. Thanks for sharing about your son. Every now and then, when I am at home, my breathing-related tics have almost caused me to black out because of the time between breaths. And I have also had my share of sore throats due to excessive throat clearing. These things certainly are not easy to deal with and can result in a lot of frustration and feelings of helplessness. When my tics change over time, I'm always happy if they cause less disruption to my life. Looking back at some of the particularly bad ones helps me see the lesser ones as a form of relief. Of course, it's a bit tough when the bad tics return. I can empathize with your son. One thing that I forgot to mention in my article is that I was often convinced that I would never be able to get married when I grew up. I thought it would be unlikely that someone would be interested in a guy with all kinds of tics when there are so many tic-free people. I didn't have a particularly active dating life but it certainly wasn't absent. More importantly, I have been blessed for twenty-six years with a wife who never cared about my Tourette's. The sky is the limit for your son. As a much older person, a key piece of advice to your son would be to try to limit his worries about how his future is going to play out. If he takes advantage of opportunities that come his way and invests a reasonable effort into all that he does, he will fulfill his purpose in this life.
Beautiful article, thank you. My 75 year old dad has had lifelong Tourette with coprolalia . Thank you dr bridle for having the courage and moral fortitude to speak out. It was because of your interview about the Japanese biodistiribution study that I was able to make an informed decision to not get the jab as I was breastfeeding. I have come to think that you saved my life and that of my then infant son. God bless you.
Can I add my thanks too to Dr. Bridle...it confirmed my "no vax under any circumstance" decision as was able to hold on to that when my workplace went vax or test.
We owe Dr. Bridle more thanks than we can express.
That is beautifully written. Having fibromyalgia / chronic fatigue syndrome I can relate with much of what you said. We never know what challenges others may have. A little Patience, Acceptance, and Understanding go a long way, as does Love.
You are a total inspiration Dr Bridle, I feel humbled by this heartfelt disclosure. Thank you for your immense generosity of self and spirit. Truly you are an inspiration!
In one short article . . .you truly are a teacher! This student is grateful for the words you have written
Ps. My son also had vocal and eye tics from kindergarten through 5th grade. Another vaccine injury on top of asthma, eczema, ADD, and Type-1 Diabetes.
Thanks so much for sharing, I have been closely following you since the beginning of the pandemic. I always give priority to watch, listen and read any information you share because I trust you and I am not one to trust people. Your speech at the Trucker's convey in Ottawa was one of the most inspiring and brave speeches I have seen in my life, I will never forget that speech. As for the ticks, don’t
bother me a bit.
Thank you for opening my eyes, heart and mind
Thank you so much for the work you have done pointing out the issues that we all have faced. I have enjoyed reading your articles and listening to your videos. After reading this I am even more impressed. By the way you have in the past year become a very polished public speaker. Keep up the great work and thanks again
I also have a mild case of Tourettes, although it was not so mild earlier in life. I identified with you immediately when I saw you (for the first time) in a recent interview. However, I also saw a brief video where you were giving a talk and the tics went away! I have also experienced the tics going away when I am "on stage" in presentation mode. That is a fortunate phenomenon in my case, being a teacher (now retired). I thought the tics would interfere with being in front of students all day, but that has not been the case. It does interfere with job interviews, however! Welcome to the club!
I understand perfectly how disability can change one’s life for the better. I am a much better mother/person for having had my son who has a number of serious disabilities. He’s the sweetest person I know! Beautiful article, written with unbridled (yes a bit of a pun) warmth, empathy and love! ❤️
Aha! This is what I have --- coprolalia
Every time (well one time) I visit a doctor and she tries to inject me I burst out with F789 You Bitch F789ig Bitch... You trying to murder me f789ing bitch ... then they call security ... but before the can arrive I scamper out the door but not before I mention I look forward to Nuremberg 2.0 (you f789ing psycho bitch...) then I jump in my 911 and Let er Rip.
Hillarious. I had corprolalia then too as a teenager, and three years ago it came back with a vengeance.
You guys are hilarious. 😂
Byram, this has really touched my heart, especially because I have a close friend with a son with Tourette Syndrome. I will share this with them as soon as I’m done this comment. For the record, you are one of my most favourite advocates for the truth around the questionable safety of the C19 inoculations as well as the harms the covid response has caused, particularly with respect to children. I absolutely love watching your videos (I jump to watch anything you put out) because you are a phenomenal speaker and make your cases with such professionalism, clarity and eloquence every time! I’m so disappointed no one showed up to that debate you tried to organize months ago. You would have nailed it!!! The last thing I want to say is this: I strongly encourage you to watch your own videos one day. If/when you do, you will see how impactful, important and beautiful they truly are! Honestly, I don’t even notice the tics anymore at all. If anything, they make you more trustworthy because they show your humanity and I get the sense I’m watching a real person (I question how real people are these days...) Anyways, thanks for everything you have done and continue to do. Thanks for this post in particular. Take good care, my fellow Canadian. I look forward to all your future videos!!!
Dr. Bridle, you are a saviour, a truly good human being, generously and fearlessly sharing your invaluable, indispensable, life-saving knowledge. Thank you for all you do.
thank you for educating me on this condition🙏
& for the heads up on hide-n-seek😹
Dr Bridle, you are a beautiful soul.
Hi, my name is Max I live just outside Guelph, your my Dads hero. I have Tourette syndrome I was diagnosed when I was around the age of 7 as well. I am now 13, turning 14 and my TS has seemed to cool off a little bit. But at the beginning of lock down when everyone switched to online school I felt the need to turn my camera off when ever I felt like a tick coming and my teacher kept asking me why I was turning my camera on and off and i eventually got the courage to tell him and he asked me if I wanted to make a presentation about it and It went great!💕
Hi Max. Thank you for sharing your experience. Giving that presentation would have taken a lot of courage; something I lacked at 13. You will have helped a lot of people with your presentation.
I will be reading this to my 13 year old son with Tourette’s. It can get so bad at times that he has struggled to take a breath at night due to the intensity of his throat clearing. Increasing awareness and acceptance is so important. Thank you for sharing your story and for being such an strong voice for children and for scientific integrity. Like you said, there are many positives to having Tourette’s. He is showing compassion, integrity and independent thought. Qualities so needed today and qualities you are so generously and courageously sharing with the world. Thank you!
Hi Jojo. Thanks for sharing about your son. Every now and then, when I am at home, my breathing-related tics have almost caused me to black out because of the time between breaths. And I have also had my share of sore throats due to excessive throat clearing. These things certainly are not easy to deal with and can result in a lot of frustration and feelings of helplessness. When my tics change over time, I'm always happy if they cause less disruption to my life. Looking back at some of the particularly bad ones helps me see the lesser ones as a form of relief. Of course, it's a bit tough when the bad tics return. I can empathize with your son. One thing that I forgot to mention in my article is that I was often convinced that I would never be able to get married when I grew up. I thought it would be unlikely that someone would be interested in a guy with all kinds of tics when there are so many tic-free people. I didn't have a particularly active dating life but it certainly wasn't absent. More importantly, I have been blessed for twenty-six years with a wife who never cared about my Tourette's. The sky is the limit for your son. As a much older person, a key piece of advice to your son would be to try to limit his worries about how his future is going to play out. If he takes advantage of opportunities that come his way and invests a reasonable effort into all that he does, he will fulfill his purpose in this life.