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A girl with Tourette Syndrome has taken the internet by storm after she shared how she bakes in a viral post that has been seen over three million times.
In a video published to TikTok, @baylen.dupree posted a three-minute long video of she and her friend doing their best to pour ingredients into a bowl to make a cake. Since it was posted, it has received over 382,000 times with 4,000 comments.
Tourette Syndrome causes one to have tics which are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly—which they cannot stop themselves from doing, according to the CDC. Symptoms of Tourette's in children start to show when they are between the ages of 5 and 10.
She began the video by saying, "We're gonna be baking while having Tourette Syndrome."
The post captured the two girls measuring and trying their best to put the ingredients together without making a mess. At some points, Baylen has tics via saying or shouting random words and sounds while also waving the measuring up and jolting. Her friend supported her by helping keep the measuring cup above the bowl. Baylen even tried some of the ingredients—including the vegetable, calling it "really gross."
"This is the cutest video ever," one Tiktok user commented.
"Honestly food network should give you a show. Because you provide humor in your situation yet shine a light for those battling the same. Kudos to you," said another.
One added, "Can't get enough of you Baylen lol"
Last month, the Tiktok influencer-with 3 million followers went on The Dr. Phil Show to discuss what it's like living with Tourette Syndrome. She spoke candidly about how she's treated in public and all the ways it affects her life, adding it's difficult to work a job, cook, do laundry, or use sharp objects (among other things). She will likely also never drive due to an increased risk her tics could put her or others in a dangerous situation. Some claim that she has been faking her disability but she continues sharing her journey.
"This is a disability and it's not a joke," she stated. "I'm 19-years-old. I can't go to concerts, I wasn't able to go to my senior prom, I can't go out to dinner, I can't drive."
She also discussed how showing her disability on social media has increased her confidence, despite the negative comments—but that's not all.
"I also get comments that tell me how inspirational I am and how they figured out their kids have started to have tics," she said.
Newsweek reached out to @baylen.dupree for comment.
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