Living with Tourette's: My Story Since Surgery

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Trevor Smith

Trevor Smith

4 жыл бұрын

I would like to thank everyone for your support in my journey with Tourette's. I am sorry that it took almost a year for me to start doing this but it's better late than never.
If you would like to hear more from me and more about my story, please check out the links below.
Trevor Smith.
Links:
My fan Facebook page: / trevorandtourettes
BBC 3 documentary: • I Have the Most Extrem...
Graduation speech: • NIACC Commencement 202...

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@jessicaroberts8250
@jessicaroberts8250 4 жыл бұрын
Just watched a video about you, then searched and you've just uploaded! So cool that you're sharing your story!
@trevorsmith912
@trevorsmith912 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to find me. I plan on trying to post a video every week or bi-weekly. So stay tuned for more.
@Chobaca
@Chobaca 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@kirangoyal9170
@kirangoyal9170 Жыл бұрын
Same
@UrsaMajorPrime
@UrsaMajorPrime 3 жыл бұрын
Hearing you say "life is a lot more bearable now" was wonderful
@daisybaby7934
@daisybaby7934 4 жыл бұрын
I've made a comment about you being cute and the now you get older the more handsome you are and I'm proud of you progress
@fujoshii_x
@fujoshii_x 3 жыл бұрын
I also find him adorable so I had to find him hahah
@ce9562
@ce9562 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!! Lol
@joellamcroy1847
@joellamcroy1847 2 жыл бұрын
Y'all so thirsty, lol
@emmasalek
@emmasalek 2 жыл бұрын
i thought i was the only one... cause i thought we had similarities cause i have tics too
@ceilingunlimited2430
@ceilingunlimited2430 3 жыл бұрын
"I'm the beneficiary of my own hard work." That's a worthy slogan for anybody.
@taylorh9716
@taylorh9716 3 жыл бұрын
Hair looks great, hope you’re still playing guitar
@CalArresz
@CalArresz 3 жыл бұрын
You seem to be in so much of a better place with Tourette's man! Hope you're still rocking out with guitar!
@rosas4971
@rosas4971 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, you got even more handsome! Good to see you're doing good :)
@pluetsy2324
@pluetsy2324 2 жыл бұрын
IT WORKED!! The freaking surgery worked!! Man after i saw the documentary i instantly searched about you so i could find out what happened afterwards and OMG im so happy to see that your life became better
@edg3409
@edg3409 3 жыл бұрын
I just saw your BBC video and searched your name to have an update. You look so different and seems like you're doing so much better!
@korbheat
@korbheat 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the update! I had watched the documentary piece by BBC a while back and it seems there are a lot of people rooting for you. I hope to see more updates on your progress and all of the plans you have getting your foundation going!
@miapet1358
@miapet1358 3 жыл бұрын
It made me smile when he said life is more bearable now ☺️
@amyday9624
@amyday9624 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of you Trevor 4 furthering your education and starting your foundation. You have grown since I have seen your first KZfaq video. I love the fact that you don't see yourself as a victim but as a successful Human being whether it be with your education in engineering or a singer-songwriter. I wish I could speak to you on the phone as I used to go speak to a young gentleman who worked at a small postal Express many years ago and one day he told me that my voice, just having conversation with him completely took away is Tourette's, he told me this after about the third time I had been in there as it was just across the street from my apartment. I was a customer for almost 10 years I would go in there weekly for small postal drop offs and we would chat, and each time we had a conversation he spoke clearly and with no ticks at all. I truly believe that there is a certain sensory in one's brain that stimulates, Just Like Music, that stops that particular sensory in the brain that soothes the mind. He told his family, friends and would have his girlfriend come in to show her because he was so excited and didn't understand why. Even though I worked in a very high pressured and long hours job, I would make the time to go over each day that he was working and just chat with him, and if there was a customer I would just look at the items in the store such as miscellaneous cards, packing items Etc., and while I was there he had absolutely no ticks. I knew then that there are certain notes or voice stimulations that affect the brain. I wish I would have furthered my suspicions with some type of clinical study to help individuals with ticks. To this day when I speak with people, just ordinary conversations with friends or just meeting someone new they tell me I have a certain tone in my voice which calms them. I wish like I said I would have pursued this Inkling I had in my voice, but I never did. Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many people, not just young but people who have lived with Tourette's their entire life! Keep going and pursue your education as an engineer you will go far and it's nice to have something to fall back on and with your tenacity, it is your choice to become one of the best and sought after engineers! Keep up with your passion for music and writing, I have a disability as well and singing, songwriting and when I listen to music it calms my brain and it's the only thing that keeps me going. Thank you again for being such a wonderful example not just for people with Tourette's but for people with any disability who feel different. 🎶🎧👏🙏❤
@ktcooki276
@ktcooki276 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! As other commenters have said; I too can't believe I just RE-WATCHED your BBC clip, and decided to check for an update and...ha!! Yes, you've JUST updated!! Perfect timing for me!!! By the way, I typed TREVOR TOURETTES into KZfaq and it auto-completed UPDATE!! Everyone checking up on you lol!!!x
@---nd9en
@---nd9en 4 жыл бұрын
You are you and that is your strength! 💪🏻 Being yourself is the greatest gift to yourself and to those around you. You just never know who you may inspire ✨👍🏻 you were created for a reason/ purpose in this life. ☁️
@maddib8173
@maddib8173 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you're doing better and have such a positive look on life :) looking so much more confident !
@r.powell2351
@r.powell2351 3 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration to all of us who have Tourettes, Trevor.
@meloniecalleusa2808
@meloniecalleusa2808 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of you travor keep it up, god bless your journey of your life.
@bensteele1664
@bensteele1664 4 жыл бұрын
I saw a video about you 2 years ago and then found this channel to subscribe. Can't believe the amazing journey you've been on and you also look great!! Well done and thanks for being such a cool inspiration to so many
@majshkdt
@majshkdt 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you feel better, after watching the documentary I was just hoping the surgery would work. You seem like such a sweet person.
@BenNorthrup
@BenNorthrup 3 жыл бұрын
Bro! You have a channel! That's awesome. Your music skills are on point man. Hope you're still shredding
@marcelaipa
@marcelaipa 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing young man! keep it up!
@xbrandi12345x
@xbrandi12345x 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! You cut your hair!! You look amazing!!! I just learned of you tonight. I don't know a lot about tourettes syndrome but I developed tics from taking a medication (they stopped a few weeks after taking it) and my symptoms were much more mild than yours are with Tourettes but it was hard for me even though it wasn't permanent and I couldn't imagine what it has been like for you and I am so happy to see you embracing your issue and speaking out about it and you seem so much more confident than the video I saw you in before. I only heard you playing the guitar a little bit in the video I saw but it was instantly evident that you have some amazing skills. I am sure you are very busy but I would love to know more about you, your music preferences, and your foundation. It's obvious that you are a really amazing person with a big heart and I am glad things are going better for you. I subscribed to your KZfaq channel too. I would rather watch these videos than tv. You are real and you are using your experiences to help other people and you are amazing!! I really admire you for overcoming your struggles and your positivity and you must have an amazing family that helped shape you into the man you are today. You are wise beyond your years. Maybe I missed you say it while I was typing but do you have an actual website where I can learn more about your foundation and also your music? I don't know who your influences are but I am definitely dying to know and I have so many questions about your foundation. Will it be limited to one state or will it be something anyone that has Tourettes in the nation can go for help?? Thank you for showing people that struggle in a way you are familiar with that they can rise above and that their illness doesn't have to control their life. I think no matter what a person suffers from it's really important for them to know they can achieve great things. Your parents must be so proud of you and the man you have become. Keep it up. You're going places.❤️
@dlinares72
@dlinares72 3 жыл бұрын
Such of handsome young man, proud of you! You seem better, your tics are way better!
@smileawhile6881
@smileawhile6881 2 жыл бұрын
Your doing incredibly much better ‼️‼️‼️‼️ you're a kick-ass guitar player too
@EkaantMeinSaantvana
@EkaantMeinSaantvana 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor! I'm so glad you've started vlogging :)
@rosesvonkin9616
@rosesvonkin9616 3 жыл бұрын
You’re a legend dude I hope you’re thriving right now!
@misszombieangel
@misszombieangel 4 жыл бұрын
I've been following this channel since I saw that documentary! Good to see you making videos!
@GediMarko
@GediMarko 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you man, I wish you the best in the future :)
@chopperinthetrunk1917
@chopperinthetrunk1917 2 жыл бұрын
Trevor we need another update! I’m really happy for your progress, I hope you have found your career to be satisfying. I wish you the best my brother
@megandiveley9466
@megandiveley9466 3 жыл бұрын
You don't know me, but I am rooting for you!
@niteflytes
@niteflytes 3 жыл бұрын
So glad the DBS is working for you. Can really see the difference. You look more relaxed and confident. Way to go!
@Jason-ie5yf
@Jason-ie5yf 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Glad you're doing better!
@SelitaEbabe
@SelitaEbabe 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you're seeing a reduction in these tics! Love your vids! Keep being amazing 💜
@fellersm4555
@fellersm4555 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for an update!! So glad you did one!
@daniel123gomes
@daniel123gomes 4 жыл бұрын
Just saw your video about the surgery, lucky me u sent this update that close.
@freescholar_familytree
@freescholar_familytree 3 жыл бұрын
You are an adorable inspiration. I love that you use your sense of humor and music to control the tics. You are strong!
@tomasvenda1025
@tomasvenda1025 3 жыл бұрын
you're great man, keep going, everyone is with you!!!
@Dreadtheday
@Dreadtheday 3 жыл бұрын
You are adorable and clearly very smart. I wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors. You are an inspiration for a lot of people.
@Lnzinorbit
@Lnzinorbit 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you continue to update. There was a girl on 60 Minutes Bianca from Australia. Look her up she has started different foundations also. Keep us updated. Your hair looks great!
@skye1196
@skye1196 3 жыл бұрын
i hope the universe continues to bless you🖤 thank you for allowing us to keep up with your journey
@Five0
@Five0 3 жыл бұрын
You look and sound amazing! No matter what you have been thru you are amazing, so smart and handsome.
@lizzzzzzzz
@lizzzzzzzz 3 жыл бұрын
you are fantastic. i really am inspired you and i hope your dreams come true.
@william4789
@william4789 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on such a big improvement! I saw the short 7 minute Truly doc and wanted to see if the surgery helped. The wonders of modern medicine!
@Carrjacked
@Carrjacked 3 жыл бұрын
So happy for you dude!
@mibeach6173
@mibeach6173 3 жыл бұрын
Yes an update
@spearfam
@spearfam 3 жыл бұрын
It’s fantastic to see that you are doing better! I’m so happy for you! I hope and pray for your continued success. I liked your long hair but I like it better shorter, it’s easier to see your handsome face. You are an amazing person! I wish the best for you in everything you do.
@marianne9934
@marianne9934 3 жыл бұрын
You are handsome /unique and such a inspiration to me happy the surgeries were successful and blessed Amen! yup your hair looks... great!!! 👍👍👍😀♥
@doby1buddy2
@doby1buddy2 3 жыл бұрын
You're a inspiration to many. Tourettes runs in my family. You're also very talented musician, keep that going too!🤘🏿
@johnreiter6664
@johnreiter6664 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning....I first was made aware and commented on your condition over 8mos ago...glad to see the deep brain stimulation is working well for you and you continue to improve....God bless you for your compassion for others by starting your foundation to bring awareness and help for those afflicted with this condition...would love to hear you wail away on that sweet axe... blessings to you and the family.....
@jacobsjungle5676
@jacobsjungle5676 3 жыл бұрын
Good job man, sounds like your doing good hopefully life will continue to keep going good
@JustAnAverageBrad
@JustAnAverageBrad 3 жыл бұрын
wise words...keep on keeping on
@LovingTheCountryLife-fp2ef
@LovingTheCountryLife-fp2ef 2 жыл бұрын
I just searched for you from the documentary on you. So awesome. You look great and look so happy!!! So happy for you and your family.
@theTwilightSystem
@theTwilightSystem 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update! Glad to see you're doing well.
@chadharrington1
@chadharrington1 3 жыл бұрын
Just saw the mini doc, had to find out how it worked out. Glad your doing better!
@bulletinthewind
@bulletinthewind 3 жыл бұрын
Bro! You look great with the fresh haircut....thanks for the update! AMAZING!
@ce9562
@ce9562 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! You are very inspirational.
@lisarn5938
@lisarn5938 2 жыл бұрын
I like your haircut! I have mild Tourette’s and it seems to get worse by the year. I know the muscle aches and cramping that come with constant muscle movement. Thanks for sharing your story. So many people don’t understand Tourette’s. They think you just shout curse words, lol. Because of that, many people with mild Tourette’s go undiagnosed. I’m following your story. I’m very interested to see how it works out for you. Wishing you all the best!
@alexiafreitas7415
@alexiafreitas7415 4 жыл бұрын
Omg! I'm really happy for you, this update was só heart warming. I'm from Brazil btw ♥️
@lyrieth8833
@lyrieth8833 3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that it has help relieve some of the tics, I can't imagine how hard life can be for you! You are very brave and strong, plus the fact that you are kind to those around you and keep a smile on your face. I hope college goes well for you and you make some wonderful memories.
@SharkSuitJoker
@SharkSuitJoker 6 ай бұрын
Hey Trevor, I just saw a vid of you on Snapchat and wanted to see if I could find you. I also have had Tourettes since I was young and know the struggles you go through. Thanks for sharing your story, you're the man!
@sweb3590
@sweb3590 2 жыл бұрын
Omg he is even more handsome than the last video. I mean he was handsome then too but ooooweee🥰
@edwinpadilla7635
@edwinpadilla7635 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Trevor new fan my name is Edwin Padilla and I love your channel 👍🏻 and I love hearing your story about Tourette’s syndrome I hear that you have been going through a hard time and I was born with a condition called cerebral palsy that makes half of my body to move and my bottom part don’t move I’m paralyzed from head to toe I hope you are doing good and I hope you have a good day say hello when your available 👌 bye
@marys3127
@marys3127 3 жыл бұрын
You are doing awesomely great....so glad and happy for you and your family!
@CelyV67
@CelyV67 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor, wishing you a bright future and life.
@marcar19
@marcar19 3 жыл бұрын
I also come from the documentary! I'm so glad the surgery was beneficial for you and I hope you achieve all your goals
@searing7549
@searing7549 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you man! You have benefited from your hard work!
@jenniferakers8259
@jenniferakers8259 Жыл бұрын
I literally just watched a video on Snapchat about your surgery. I am so glad to see you doing better and living life. And BTW love the hair cut!!
@seansears2457
@seansears2457 3 жыл бұрын
So awsome to see man ,just saw your documentary on you at 17.being a musician and more specifically a guitar player myself I found it especially fascinating how playing music seemed to relieve you temporarily from your condition . Your an inspiration man ,keep it up
@pinkiepie6880
@pinkiepie6880 2 жыл бұрын
I came here after watching a video from Truly. Seeing that video, I thought how sweet, cute and kind you are! And I feel sorry for the fact you've been bullied (i know what that's like) and not having many friends through life. I hope you've been able to make friends, and I'm so happy and proud of your progress. It's great of you to spread awareness. You are really inspiring. Wishing you all the best through college!
@elnagladson9098
@elnagladson9098 4 жыл бұрын
I am happy that u started a vlog channel and I hope you are happy and God bless you #from Kerala ❤️
@saritabarrow9435
@saritabarrow9435 2 жыл бұрын
I pray that you are still doing well today! Your an amazing person
@katherinerosemore274
@katherinerosemore274 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! I have always wondered about you. You look great!! Im happy about ur progress!💕
@Ellie0225
@Ellie0225 2 жыл бұрын
You are very handsome any way you have your hair but your long locks looked beautiful. I wish you so much success, happiness and blessings! yOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION!!!!
@bluejaywayx
@bluejaywayx 3 жыл бұрын
oh my god I am so happy to see your progress. you look so good!
@summerkocher2273
@summerkocher2273 3 жыл бұрын
Please start a music channel on KZfaq or Spotify please write songs/do covers!! I love your music seriously you shred on the electric guitar
@areyouserious7668
@areyouserious7668 3 жыл бұрын
You're so amazing Trevor!!
@dovrubin8481
@dovrubin8481 3 жыл бұрын
You're an inspiration. Keep going!
@JupiterSun-888
@JupiterSun-888 3 жыл бұрын
WOW I AM so happy to see your recovery!
@ccm800
@ccm800 3 жыл бұрын
you have made so much progress!!! Best wishes.
@debsayler624
@debsayler624 2 жыл бұрын
I see such a big difference in the tics ! So happy for you ! I just subscribed It's awesome that you started the foundation for Tourette's ! I wish you well on that !!! I want to check out your music also ! You're going to go far in life Trevor. I have absolutely no doubt about that !!!
@Libby_izzy
@Libby_izzy 3 жыл бұрын
Very happy for you and I wish you all the best in this journey.
@emilylove7377
@emilylove7377 3 жыл бұрын
Wow so pleased to see the improvements ❤
@darenot2128
@darenot2128 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, thanks for sharing your journey with us and raising awareness.
@vanessadial99
@vanessadial99 3 жыл бұрын
Viewed your doc. and was pleased to find the update. You are a very mature guy. I pray you will continue to change the world in viewing Tourette's.
@kengelina
@kengelina 3 жыл бұрын
So glad I searched for an update on your story! Even more glad that you’ve had so much success with your surgery! Best of luck at college and good on you for starting the foundation!
@mayflower2158
@mayflower2158 3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing what you are doing. Thank you for the update 🤗
@whoislouise1750
@whoislouise1750 2 ай бұрын
I am so happy for you!!!!
@JoeyCorgs
@JoeyCorgs 2 жыл бұрын
really love what you’re doing. great video you seem like a super chill dude and i’m glad you’re improving! keep it up bRo
@madamehamar
@madamehamar 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so so proud of you Trevor ! My little brother is 15 and has the same problem...it's really hard for him to make friends because of the Tourette's syndrome
@karlmeyer6916
@karlmeyer6916 3 жыл бұрын
Such a strong spirit is truly admirable for anyone! Kindness will save the world, I am glad to have listened to your story Travor!
@iamtheralwus
@iamtheralwus 3 жыл бұрын
You have really come a long way, Trevor, and the journey has only just begun. Take care, and please upload one of your original recordings. Cheers!
@roswilson1305
@roswilson1305 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. You're an inspiration. Good luck with your dreams.
@freyappari
@freyappari 6 ай бұрын
Heyyy I sought out this video. Glad to see some progress, you deserve it :))
@Chobaca
@Chobaca 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! You should write a metal song about being a cyborg! That is so metal!
@ErikTangerby
@ErikTangerby 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see that you are doing good and I'm excited that you have started a channel. I also saw the documentary about you and I got really curious as to how your life is now. Looking forward to seeing more content!
@mariahbreeze
@mariahbreeze 3 жыл бұрын
I watched your documentary a year ago because my son who was five at the time has Tourette's and it's so good to see you well.
@nikkic.8012
@nikkic.8012 3 жыл бұрын
You are such a cool guy Trevor and I know your story will help so many kids, teens, & adults who have needed somebody to understand what they're going through. I think you are a great human being and I wish you all the luck in the world with anything & everything you do in the future... ❤🤘
@Laura_G
@Laura_G 3 жыл бұрын
So interesting that you can say tourettes has given you a unique perspective on life! We are only given the challenges that are meant specifically for us. You have a beautiful soul and your future is bright. Your inspiration is already touching thousands of others and will only continue to do so.
@janetleeharrison
@janetleeharrison 3 жыл бұрын
Like others, I just watched your BBC documentary from a couple years or so back & came looking for you. WOW, what a transformation in your tics and your appearance! Wasn't expecting you to cut your hair, but it's definitely made you even more handsome. Congratulations on graduating college. So glad to hear of all of the opportunities you've had so far in life, more are headed your way young man. Thanks for updating us on your progress & life! I just subscribed, hope to follow you on your life's journey as it come about. Hope you & your amazing family are doing well. Hugs from Jacksonville, Florida.🌴😎
@cactusloaf
@cactusloaf 6 ай бұрын
We'd love another update!
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