The Most Extreme Case of Tourettes in the UK - Ryan Stevens Interview with Dr. Becky Spelman - Episode 24

Private Stories Podcast with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman from Private Therapy Clinic

Dr. Becky Spelman talks with Ryan Stevens also known on social media as 'Tourette Lad Official' and 'The Boy who Tics'. Ryan is known to have one of the most extreme cases of Tourettes in the UK. Ryan's diagnosis is now known as 'Severe, complex, abnormal Tourettes syndrome', Ryan explains his Tourette's began as a sore throat and severe headaches when he was 14 years old , Ryan was officially diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome when he was 21 years old by a neurologist.
Dr. Becky discusses with Ryan his early life experiences and when he first noticed the symptoms begin. Ryan also explains his experiences with bullying and strangers making fun of his condition, which has lead to him also experiencing social anxiety because of this.
Ryan describes his tics as uncontrollable and explains his treatment journey. Ryan is about to undergo Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a Neuropsychologist, which helps individuals practice strategies to delay the tics as much as possible, in order to decrease the tics overtime.
Ryan also suffers from Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) after his Tic Attacks, which leads to Ryan having difficulty walking. As well as this, Ryan also suffers from Dissociation Identity Disorder (DID). Ryan explains his Tics are triggered by enhanced emotions such as excitement, anxiousness, sadness etc.
Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy, interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.
RYAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
YouTube: Ryan Stevens https://www.youtube.com/user/rhinoxxx...
Instagram: @the_official_tourettes_lad
TikTok: @tourette_lad_official
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