Despite how far we have come in medicine and representation of chronic conditionsmany diseases are still not well understood, including disorders of the nervous system, such as Tourette syndrome (TS).
TS too characterized as a tic disorderusually diagnosed in childhood and often characterized by involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Tics can appear as sudden blinking, head jerking, jumping, grunting, whistling, animal noises, tongue clicking, and in some cases swearing.
Research shows that persistent tic disorders (including Tourette syndrome) may affect approximately 1.4 million people in the United States. In recent years have celebrities like Lewis Capaldi have drawn more attention to the condition by sharing their experiences with TS, helping to destigmatize the disease and increase representation.
However, Capaldi is not the only celebrity talking about TS. Billie Eilish, Seth Rogan and many other celebrities have also been open about their experiences with the condition. Although much remains to be learned about Tourette syndrome, these celebrities are using their platforms to bring more attention to the disorder. Check out the stars giving people a voice to their experiences.
