Life's a Twitch

- Cindy Bisaillon,
- 2002,
- 30 min 29 s

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This short documentary is a quirky ride into the world of Duncan McKinlay, a man with Tourette Syndrome. At 7 he noticed what he called a devil in his head that made his life hell. In his teens, it wasn't a question of whether to kill himself, but when. At 19, when he was finally diagnosed, Duncan made researching TS his life path. He's come to understand that his strange ticks are release triggers for the high energy charging through him. At 27 he's a virtuoso at channelling this energy. He's just finished a doctorate in psychology. He's in nationwide demand for his workshops that enlighten and boost the spirits of the 100,000 across Canada who have Tourette's.

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Life's a Twitch

RLeighM

“Fantastic Stuff! My brother(30) and son(13) both have TS. The outward expression of this greatly differs between them. The experiences they have had also greatly differ. Many of the inward struggles... they share. They are both fabulous and sooo loved! You are fabulous too! Thank you for the honesty, transparency, and hope you share with others. ”

28 Sep 2011
Life's a Twitch

squiggles

“This film is very inspiring and real. Although my son does not have TS he has a mild form of aspergers with dyslexia. I would love to see films made by people who have struggled with these issues and have learned to live with them in a happy and confident manner. Duncan ...you are doing such valuable work ...I love your honesty and vulnerability.”

11 Sep 2011
Life's a Twitch

bdmckinl

“Fast forward 10 years... Now well established as a clinical psychologist practicing in London, ON, I often use a clip from this video in a, "Tic Management" treatment group I run. Doing so is very effective, because my present-day tic symptoms are significantly reduced from how they appeared in this 2002 documentary due to the tic management techniques that are the basis for the group. Seeing the "before-and-after" symptom presentations (i.e. from the documentary to me standing in front of them now) can at times help tremendously with, "buy-in". These (well-established, evidence-based) techniques for tic management can also be found in my book, "Nix Your Tics" - to date, the only step-by-step "how-to" guide for youth. To learn more about this publication, including purchasing information, visit http://www.lifesatwitch.com/nixyourtics_book.html Dr. B. Duncan McKinlay, Psychologist”

21 Aug 2011