Waching daily Nov 1 2017

Is Tourette's a social disability?

No.

Hey guys! My name is Jaleesa and I'm back for another video (fidget) and there is a lot of nuance

to that answer and to that question that I want to unpack today.

A lot of people in the Tourette's community emphasize the social impact (cats) that a

condition like Tourette's can have (fidget) and some people do experience this.

For example, if you're around friends and coffee and you spill said coffee all over

your friends.....oops, or if you have tics that injure people or insult them directly,

that could affect (ah, fidget) the way that you socially interact with such friends.

Disclaimer: Most people with Tourette's do not have tics like this, so if you meet someone

with Tourette's (fidget) you don't have to worry about them like punching you in the

face or something unless they themselves warn you about it.

Also, assuming someone is dangerous because of their diagnosis makes you a jerk so dooonn't.

However, I think the "social affect" that Tourette's might have is largely overstated

(fidget) because of the way we as a society view disability.

As a society, we have largely relied on the Medical (ha) Model of Disability

to understand disability.

Basically, this just means that whatever problems you face that are related to your disability

are specifically because of that disability.

In this model, if a person who can't walk and is in a wheelchair (ah, fidget) can't

make it up a flight of stairs to their job interview, the problem here

is that they can't walk.

But a lot of disabled activists have been using the Social Model of Disability, which

basically means that the problems that you face related

to your disability are because of the environment.

In this model, we would say that the stairs are the real obstacle and someone in a wheelchair

can't make it to their job interview on the second floor, and providing things such as

an elevator or ramp or simply having (kk-, fuck) the interview on the first floor, would

all solve this problem.

This idea is probably the more unusual model of disability to most people, so I like to

conceptualize it this way.

Imagine a world in which everyone can fly and the world is built for flying people,

but you can't fly, so you can't make it to that job interview that takes place practically

in the clouds because (ah) no one else in your world needs things like stairs or lifts

[apparently I'm British today :p] or ladders.

In the same way, the world we live in today was not built for disabled people in mind

[More information about the Social Model of disability in the description].

I have my own thoughts about both of these models, but all you need to know right now

is that I use them both in different situations and contexts.

(fidget) And I'm explaining all of this to you because I think personally that calling

Tourette's a social disability relies way too much on the medical model.

When we say this, we're basically saying that it's my Tourette's that is affecting my social

life and causing me to be a social outcast in society.

Here's the kicker though (fidget).

When people are curious and understanding and treat me like a person, somehow I make

friends and my Tourette's (fidget) doesn't make those friendships worse.

So, if in some situations, my Tourette's seems to affect my social life and in other situations

it doesn't, maybe my Tourette's (cats) is not the most important variable in this situation.

Maybe it's just people being ableist jerks.

In other words, this is where the social model of disability comes into play because my Tourette's

is not the disabling factor here (ah, fidget).

It's the people around me who happen to be ableist, which is a term that means prejudice

or hatred towards disabled people (nguh).

And if you think that I'm just making up words for things that don't exist, you should spend

a day with me in public.

You'll probably notice the rude stares right away (fidget), but after time goes on, you'll

probably notice other things like people avoiding talking to me (kk-, fuck) or talking to you

instead of me (fidget), people being surprised to find out that I'm actually smart, people

assuming that I can't drive, parents pulling their child away from me and then looking

at me with disgust or fear, people laughing and pointing and just generally making rude

comments or asking invasive questions, etc, etc, etc.

I could go on.

Trust me.

Ableism is a thing.

And this is why I despise the idea that my Tourette's is the reason for this behavior.

My Tourette's might be a catalyst for making these attitudes apparent,

but these attitudes exist regardless.

Even if my Tourette's went away, ableist jerks would not and curing my Tourette's

doesn't make the problem go away.

It's just makes everyone a little bit more comfortable.

That is, until (cats) the next person with Tourette's comes along.

I used to think the way that ableists commonly reacted to me was understandable and sympathetic.

"I mean, I know it's rude to ask about people's medical history and stuff, but maybe this

person who's asking if I've tried this drug or this miracle diet totally unprompted...just..cares

for me a lot and that makes their nosiness totally ok..."

"I know it's rude to stare and we're all taught that, but I mean, I guess (ah, fidget) I do

look pretty weird."

"I mean, I know it's rude to ignore a person when they talk to you, but they probably think

that I'm just doing this for attention."

(ah, fidget) In all of these examples, I was behaving as if my Tourette's made this behavior

understandable while ignoring the many examples (fidget) and experiences that I've had with

people (ah) who don't behave this way when they see me tic.

I kept doing this (fidget) up to the point where my pastor came to my house and asked

me not to come next Sunday (fidget) and I just nodded and agreed because I thought my

disruption warranted my discrimination.

(fidget) And I see the same thought patterns in other disabled people (ah, fidget) when

they're discriminated against . (ah, fidget) We accept unusual, inappropriate and unacceptable

behavior because, quite frankly, we're used to it.

It feels normal to us.

And in my experience and many other disabled people's experiences (squeak, fidget), when

we point out this behavior in others (ah, fidget) , we're often made to feel as if we're

the ones being unreasonable.

I still have trouble convincing my family that the discrimination from my old church

was as bad as it was (kk-, fidget).

They see my former pastor's actions as definitely bad, yes, but also normal and sympathetic.

And that's the problem that I have with the widespread notion that Tourette's is a social

disability as a whole.

It's not the worst thing to say and you're not a horrible person

if you've ever said or believed this.

It usually goes unquestioned in our community and I kind of understand why.

It's a very easy mistake to look at the social isolation that people with Tourette's face

as an inherent problem to having Tourette's because it is so widespread.

I'm not going to hate you or freak out or think you're a terrible person if you say

this and some people actually do have tics (nguh) that affect their social life

in a much more direct way.

However, when we apply this to everyone with Tourette's and say that ticcing in front of

people will inevitably cause social problems because you're ticcing (fidget),

that's indicative of a much larger problem.

So, I hope everyone learned a little bit today (ah, fidget) and if you want to add something

to this conversation or if there's something that I missed or you disagree with the point

that I've made, please leave that in the comments.

I'd love to know all of your guys' thoughts about this issue.

But yeah, I think that's all I've got for you today. Well, actually that's not true.

I'm going to film a video right after this, so if you see me in the same shirt,

I do get dressed (laughs).

But yeah, I guess that's it for this video (fidget).

Like, comment and subscribe if you want to see more of my face (fidget)

and I will see you guys in the next video.

Bye!

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Oprah and Jon Kabat-Zinn on How Mindfulness Is a "Gateway" | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN - Duration: 1:21.

OPRAH:  Welcome back to this special

edition of Super Soul. 

 Today, I'm sharing some of the

 conversations and sparks of

insight that helped inspire my new

book, The Wisdom of Sundays.

Now, I believe that the entry point

for living a more conscious life

is mindfulness or, put another way,

 staying present in this moment.

For me, something as simple as

taking a deep breath can bring a

 renewed sense of connecting to

this moment. So as you listen to

these conversations, think about

 what brings you back to a state

of calm.  Facebook or tweet me

the simple pleasures that bring

you some of your most joy.

  OPRAH: So is mindfulness science?

Is it art?  Is it spiritual?  

  JON: It's a gateway into the

full dimensionality of being

human and being alive.   

OPRAH: Oh, I love that. 

It's a gateway into the full

dimensionality of being human.

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Garlic is usually used as a spice in foods, but people don't know that is can also be

good for your health.

The main ingredient in garlic is allicin, which has antibacterial, antivirus, antifungal,

and antioxidant properties, and are very good for keeping your body healthy.

Garlic is also full of vitamins and nutrients like vitamins B1, B6, and vitamin C, manganese

calcium, copper, selenium, and others.

Eating a little garlic every day can really help, and guard, your health.

Here are the top ten ways garlic can add to your health.

Improves Heart Health Garlic is a great food for heart health.

It helps blood flow, lowers cholesterol, and stops heart disease.

It also slows atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack

or stroke.

Eat one or two crushed garlic cloves every morning to help heart health and stop heart

disease.

Controls Hypertension Garlic can help lower blood pressure, mainly

systolic blood pressure.

Garlic works as a vasodilator, helping to widen blood vessels and let blood flow better.

People with high blood pressure should eat a few raw garlic cloves every day on an empty

stomach.

, if you do not like the taste of garlic, drink a cup of milk after eating it.

You can also take garlic supplements.

Reduces Arthritis Pain Garlic also eases pain and other signs of

rheumatoid arthritis.

Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help bring down swelling that comes with arthritis.

It also has diallyl disulfide that helps lessen enzymes that hurt cartilage.

To soothe pain from arthritis in swelling and aching joints, use garlic in your diet

all the time.

It is best to eat it on an empty stomach.

Boosts Immunity Garlic has a lot of vitamins C and B6, and

the minerals manganese calcium and magnesium.

These nutrients help the immune system work better.

They also help the body take in minerals.

Garlic also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

These help the body guard itself from germs and fight infections.

Treats Cough and Cold Because garlic kills bad bacteria and viruses,

it is a great cure for cough and cold.

It can also make sure that upper respiratory infections don't hit as bad.

Fights Fungal Infection Garlic also helps the body kill fungi and

fight fungal infections that cause ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.

It also helps fight candida.

Combats Allergies Because garlic kills viruses and brings down

swelling, it can help the body fight different types of allergies.

It can also lessen swelling in the airway caused by allergic rhinitis.

Cures Toothache Garlic can also help cure toothaches, because

it kills bacteria and eases pain.

Just put a piece of crushed garlic clove or some garlic oil on the aching tooth and the

gum around it to make it feel better.

But remember that garlic can be bothersome to the gums, so be careful how you do it.

Aids Digestion Garlic keeps the stomach running smoothly,

which helps with digestion.

It also helps the stomach make gastric juices which help digestion.

Inhibits Cancer Garlic can stop the body from getting cancer,

mainly in the digestive system and lungs.

It can also stop tumors from getting bigger, and can make some tumors get smaller.

This is because it has allyl sulfur that can slow cancerous cells from growing.

Eating garlic all the time is important for people who have had cancer in their family,

to lower the risk of them getting many types of cancer.

For people trying to guard against cancer, garlic supplements don't work as well as

raw or cooked garlic.

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Samhain Is Coming – 3 Sacred Signs We Are Getting Closer - Duration: 5:42.

Samhain Is Coming � 3 Sacred Signs We Are Getting Closer

By consciousreminder

Our ancestors didn�t need a calendar to tell them Samhain was getting close � they

could read the signs.

People have been reading signs in the wider world for at least as long as we�ve been

human. This requires no great psychic skills � anyone can do it, if you pay close attention

over a long period of time. Many things that happen regularly happen in a particular order,

and while correlation is not causation it�s good enough for predictive purposes.

We�ve lost much of the wisdom and lore of our pre-Christian ancestors, and in any case

we live in a very different world. But even in here in urban and suburban North America,

there are signs that let us know it�s getting close to Samhain.

For any readers who are new to Paganism, Samhain is pronounced �SOW-en� � it�s an Old

Irish word meaning �summer�s end.� It�s not pronounced �SAM-hane� and there never

was a �Samhane Lord of the Dead� � that�s a early modern literary error that was sensationalized

by evangelical scaremongers.

In contemporary Paganism, it�s the final harvest festival, celebrated on October 31.

It�s a time to remember our ancestors and a time to contemplate death and what comes

afterward.

Some of the signs we can look for that Samhain is getting close are deep, serious, and spiritual

as well.

Now here are three serious signs Samhain is getting close.

1. The Dark Half is growing.

The days have been shorter than the nights since the Autumn Equinox two weeks ago. Now

the change is evident: the sun is low enough to be in your eyes on your drive home, it�s

rising further and further south every day, and the temperatures are dropping. My evening

prayers, which were said in bright sunlight just a few weeks ago, are now said in shadows.

Before long they�ll be done in artificial light. Summer�s End is getting close, even

here in Texas.

In an agricultural society this would be a signal that work is slowing down. Instead,

we�re gearing up for the �holiday season.� But our reading of the signs reminds us there

will eventually come a time when our work is no more. What is hidden away causes fear

and anxiety � let�s bring Death out into the open and explore the great transition

we will all someday make.

2. The Veil Between the Worlds grows thin.

Samhain is the season when the world of the living and the world of the Gods and ancestors

draw near, and sometimes overlap. The Veil between them becomes thin and porous, and

even those of us who aren�t particularly skilled at such things can hear, see, and

experience the Otherworld.

Are your dreams more vivid and more meaningful, even if they�re as elusive as always come

morning? Is your intuition sharper, your inexplicable feelings you should do this or must not do

that stronger? Are your meditations clearer and your sense of the presence of the land

spirits more certain? Samhain is getting close.

Perhaps you have trouble seeing these signs. That�s not surprising � you probably have

trouble recognizing subtle changes in weather, vegetation, and animal behavior too. We aren�t

taught these things any more, and those of us are particularly adept at them are told

we�re imagining things or that it doesn�t make any difference.

Pay attention to your dreams and intuitions. Take notes and review them from time to time.

Things that happen regularly usually happen in a particular order and in particular patterns.

You won�t become skilled in a week or a month or maybe even a year, but with diligent

practice, eventually you�ll be able to read these signs as well as you can read the more

obvious and silly ones.

3. Our ancestors draw near.

Perhaps after death we live on in the Otherworld. Perhaps we�re reincarnated into another

body. Perhaps the essence of who we are merges into the Universe, just as our bodies return

to the Earth from whence they came. I have my favorite theories, but in the end, we don�t

know.

But this we do know: that which is remembered lives.

At Samhain we remember our ancestors. We remember our grandmothers and grandfathers, our ancestors

we knew in life or that we know from the stories told about them. We remember our ancestors

of spirit, the teachers and friends who influenced our lives even though we do not share their

blood. We remember, as best we can, those ancestors we never knew but whose deeds form

a foundation on which we build our lives.

We remember and they draw near, and we experience their presence once again.

Samhain is coming. The calendar says so and so do the signs. May your observances and

celebrations be powerful and blessed.

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If we go up we'll kinda take a spin here.

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Let's just poke out here

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If you'd like to preview this home

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Until then, take care.