The Man With One of the UK's Most Severe Cases of Tourette’s | This Morning

When Ryan Stevens was just 15, his life changed forever. He developed tics, began having seizures known as 'tic attacks' and at the age of 21, was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. Ryan is now considered to have one of the most severe cases in the UK. He joins Holly and Phillip, alongside occupational psychologist Nancy Doyle, to talk about how his condition affects his daily life.

Apologies in advance if you find anything offensive during this clip, however, we think it is important to allow Ryan to speak freely.

Broadcast on 28/11/2017

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[velshock]

What a nice guy. So sorry he has to live with this.

[andreas_XX]

How can the hostess apologize in advance just in case someone in Britain gets offended?? This young fella is an absolute gem ❤

[MajorProlapse]

Poor guy cant imagine how hard it is to live with this ❤️

[robertdemon]

Besides his little outbursts he seems completely normal, I reckon it would be awesome working with someone like this.

[bettyjean]

I'm proud of him to come on TV and tell his life story

[karleneheath]

Tourette's is so debilitating. My son has been driven to deep depression because of his Tourettes, ADHD, and ASD. He told me this week that he has considered suicide.

[SergioMnl]

So many ignorant people in the comments thinking that this is not neurological.

People who have tics never ever intend to do what they do. Shaming or making fun of the tics does not help in any way.

[andresparodi]

He's not too bad. I've seen way worse, tourette's tics than his... some scream, bark even do violent movements... he controls it very well actually

[Jakecaseyy]

One of my best friends live with this every day the way he is Abel to be happy and positive regardless of everything this horrific condition is never not inspiring

[khondwaniwn]

Those middle fingers are pure gold lol

[ck-ignk]

Okay with me. It takes enormous courage and strength to be able to appear on television and educate people about how it is to live with Tourette’s.

[carbondioxide]

Tics aside, he seems to be a wholesome bloke

[RoyChong_]

THIS is the worst case? Wow I know people worse than this.

[GeraldTN]

Im only about 30% into the video but he seems to be kicking its butt 😊🙏🏻

[keeannajones]

She wanted to laugh so bad 😂😂😂😂 but he’s strong 💪 I know this is frustrating 🥺

[TheRetroManRandySavage]

Poor chap. Sounds like he has a naughty parrot living in his head.

[ChocolateTampon]

He's super brave to go on national TV, not sure I could do that. Fair play to him. It's great that the public learn more about Tourette Syndrome and how people live with it rather than it just being something to laugh at :)

[meganblake]

this is so sad people making fun of this guy it’s not his fault his got a condition u got to put your self in his shoes would u like people taking the piss out of you err NO so don’t do it to him

[MeesturKittie]

I dont have tourettes and I still can't find a job.

[minerslife]

This is a terrible disability, Im curious if theres a study out there as to why they may think this is so bad in the UK, Id like to watch it