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do my tics affect my breathing?

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Why it worked

The video resonated by providing a personal and vulnerable look into the creator's experience with Tourette syndrome, specifically addressing a common concern about how tics can impact breathing. The raw and honest demonstration, coupled with the creator's relatable distress, likely fostered empathy and engagement.

Summary

The creator, who has Tourette syndrome, addresses the common question of whether their tics affect their breathing. They share a personal experience of a tic that made them feel like they were underwater and caused a panic attack, illustrating the potential impact of tics on breathing.

Structure

1Introduction and statement of common question
2Demonstration of distressing tic affecting breathing
3Explanation of the physical and emotional impact
4Concluding remarks and farewell

On-screen text

*stimming because of stress*

Transcript

Hello everybody. Hello everybody. I'm Shay and I have Tourette syndrome. I'm often asked if my tics can affect my breathing or if some of my tics can be like painful with my breathing or if you can scare me because sometimes I stop breathing. Yes. And actually, no, no, no, don't do that. I thought we're having a nice day. You're done. You're done. Hey, I caught this on camera. Warning, it's a little bit distressing, so if you don't want to see it, I don't recommend watching the next clip. *stimming because of stress* It literally feels like I'm underwater. And you can also see my neck spasming a lot, which is super uncomfortable and putting that on top of not being able to breathe. I'd say 100% panic attack. I just wanted to show you guys that because a lot of people have been wondering if I have any tics that make me stop breathing or affect my breathing. And I just wanted to show you guys that because a lot of people have been wondering if I have any tics that make me stop breathing or affect my breathing. And I just wanted to show you guys that. Love you guys. Bye.