What its really like living with Tourettes? Local lad speaks to @vinnybelfast #BBCNolan

Apr 01, 2016, 08:14 AM

Lewis Nickell - known to friends and fans as 'Q Ball' - was diagnosed with Tourettes syndrome last year. His tics manifest themselves as physical twitches and swearing. But the 17 year old from East Belfast doesn't let it get him down. He now makes Facebook videos, which have racked up MILLIONS of hits - in an attempt to help others.