Tourette #39;s battle ......Liam #39;s Story Tourette #39;s and DBS.. Today To Night Channel 7
At just fifteen-years-old Liam Cook is living every teenager #39;s worst nightmare - battling a debilitating condition and dreaming of changing his life. Liam has had enough of living with Tourette #39;s syndrome, and is on a quest to change his life forever. "I dream of being just a normal person who can go out and not get stared at, not get imitated," the teenager said of his prayers for a transformation. He hopes that an incredible operation will be the answer. "I hope it will change my life. I know it might not, but I #39;m prepared for that," he said. Tourette #39;s Syndrome is a debilitating neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements, and Liam has a severe case of it. "I wake up every morning and I check my chest to make sure I have no bruises, I check my legs, I check everywhere to make sure I have no bruises because I hit myself," he said. His hands are calloused - like the knuckles of a professional fighter. But unfortunately the only fights Liam has are with himself. Today Tonight #39;s latest health stories He is lucky if he gets 30 seconds of respite between each physical attack. "I have tried to stop the Tourette #39;s but my brain tells me #39;do it, do it, do it #39;," he said. "I get sent out of class, I #39;ve been told to be quiet many, many times by teachers, even though my principal sent many emails to teachers saying I have Tourette #39;s." More stories from reporter Laura Sparkes Through no fault of his own Liam is socially isolated. "I am totally isolated. It #39;s terrible ...From:WestymediaViews:0 0ratingsTime:08:40More inEducation
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