Lewis Capaldi

In heartwarming footage shared by fans to TikTok, the Scottish singer, 26, was shown to be struggling during parts of the smash single. As he tried to centre ...

As Lewis Capaldi turns away from the microphone when his shoulder begins twitching during a live show, his fans simply keep the chorus going.

"Some people experience periods where the symptoms seem to disappear, others experience a marked improvement in their late teens or early 20s." "...the control which can be exerted, from seconds to hours at a time, only delays more severe outbursts of symptoms," the TSAA website says. The TSAA describes a fluidity to the onset of symptoms, even with the use of medication. "Typically tics increase as a result of tension or stress and decrease with relaxation or concentration on an absorbing task," the TSAA says. However, it's a skill the TSAA says inhibiting tics for even a few minutes takes "considerable energy and concentration". "Beautiful" and "truly heart warming" footage of Lewis Capaldi fans finishing the chorus of one of his songs while he experienced Tourette syndrome tics on stage is being shared on social media after his live show in Germany.

Fans of singer Lewis Capaldi helped him finish a song at a concert in Germany this week, after symptoms of his Tourette syndrome suddenly flared up.

Often we don’t need to do anything about Tourette syndrome because it’s not causing problems in terms of a person’s self-esteem or their broader life. They explain what it is and why they can’t help it. But many kids with Tourette syndrome also have other conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety. But it can be difficult to access due to availability. For example, if they have an urge to jerk their arm, they may scratch their chin and transform it into something else. Sometimes in more severe cases of Tourette syndrome, people might have more complex tics and more orchestrated sequences of movements. Often it’s a sequence that feels right for that person, which they have to complete to relieve tension. There’s also a degree of suppressibility. It’s like an itch or the feeling you get before you sneeze. Often that can lead to more acceptance from other kids. One thing we can do for kids, if they are able to, is suggest they go to their school with the support of a carer or parent and talk to classmates about their Tourette. People can often camouflage tics.

Back in September, the Scottish songwriter opened up about his diagnosis with the nervous system disorder that causes repetitive movements, sounds, or tics that ...

It’s like a rollercoaster that goes up and up and up and it never comes down… The songs are set to be part of his upcoming album, [Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lewis-capaldi-second-album-north-american-tour-dates-1234613474/), set to be released on May 19, 2023. “I’m absolutely fine, everything’s good, I just twitch a little bit.” “Lewis stated that the stimulation made him feel calmer and the device clearly suppressed the head and shoulder tics which can be quite painful for him.” [explained on the Jonathan Ross Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IccfT70OT8) in October that his “left shoulder goes up like this” and his head twitches whenever he has a flare-up. “When they told me, I was like, ‘That makes so much sense,'” he said. “The worst thing about it is when I’m excited I get it, when I’m stressed, I get it, when I’m happy I get it. In January, Capaldi joined researchers at the University of Nottingham to test out a device that sits on his wrist like a smartwatch and helps combat some of the syndrome’s symptoms. Since revealing his diagnosis last September, the “Before You Go” singer has remained candid with his fans about his struggle with tics, and how it affects his body. … Now I’m the poster boy for Tourette’s, and I’ll accept that.” It worked for a bit.” but it comes and goes.”

Lewis Capaldi fans came to the singer's musical aid during a performance in which he appeared to be overcome with tics due to his Tourette's syndrome.

[Lewis Capaldi and Stormzy win at Brit Awards, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart perform](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/02/18/brit-awards-lewis-capaldi-stormzy-win-billie-eilish-performs-james-bond-song/4800278002/) ["The Jonathan Ross Show"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IccfT70OT8) in October 2022 about getting diagnosed with Tourette's months prior. "It's been nice to hear people's own experiences with it as well, to know I'm not alone in my twitching." [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tourette-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350465) describes Tourette's as a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds, called tics, that can't be controlled easily. [TikTok video](https://www.tiktok.com/@katharina.shry/video/7203054717310618885) posted Wednesday, Capaldi, 26, seems to experience tics onstage while singing his hit song ["Someone You Loved." That’s an amazing crowd"

Lewis Capaldi performs live on stage during a concert at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on February 16, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Frank Hoensch/Redferns.

So, yeah, I’m tired and I’m also very excited cause this whole arena is singing my songs back to me.” 28 – Cologne, Lanxess Arena 26 – Paris, Accor Arena After demonstrating the act, he added: “I’m doing this quite a lot and sort of like look a bit uncomfortable. I’m not doing it now at all because I’m lying in my bed in my pants. “My shoulder twitches when I am excited, happy, nervous or stressed.