Living With Locked In Syndrome

A Fixers campaign led by Howard Wicks: www.fixers.org.uk/index.php?mo...
Howard, 21, suffered a stroke which left him with Locked In Syndrome when he was 16. Here he tells why it's important to stay positive.
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  • @ShelbyInDallas
    @ShelbyInDallas4 жыл бұрын

    I had a stroke and was locked in. I'm fine now. I'm praying for your miracle.

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle

    @TheKatarinaGiselle

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing! I am so happy for you! How long were you locked in for? How did you feel during it? Scared? Determined? Every emotion? Did you believe you could come out of it and did you have people help you? Did it happen very gradually, or randomly one day did abilities start returning? Sorry for so many questions, but I find this amazing and fascinating and want to learn more! You should create a channel if you haven’t already!

  • @pamelachandra6434

    @pamelachandra6434

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are a walking miracle ... I am also praying for this guy to able to be normal and just do normal young adult stuff .. may god heal him and always bless you

  • @theropesofrenovation9352

    @theropesofrenovation9352

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @The-Macdoo

    @The-Macdoo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @ColixJ

    @ColixJ

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @Ganjabeard5000
    @Ganjabeard50002 жыл бұрын

    "You never know what's round the corner, keep positive and happy and you could overcome absolutely anything"

  • @Deba7777
    @Deba77775 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Don't give up, you are so inspiring! I can't believe how much courage you have and how you're seeing your growth during this traumatic event and life change! May God bless your sox off!

  • @sweetb8085
    @sweetb80854 жыл бұрын

    staying strong is the hardest part when you're suffering. :( i do wish him well and he is always surrounded by people he love

  • @gatyfrombfbandshehasamessa9333

    @gatyfrombfbandshehasamessa9333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did I stutter?

  • @ooooo3999
    @ooooo39992 жыл бұрын

    I googled this man and he seems to be doing well. I am proud of him and his hard work. I pray that his health improves!

  • @atismoo168

    @atismoo168

    2 жыл бұрын

    What condition is he in now? Can he talk or walk?

  • @ooooo3999

    @ooooo3999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@atismoo168 no sadly but he has a business for his condition and has a team of employees to help

  • @judithwerner5301
    @judithwerner53015 ай бұрын

    I am humbled. Every problem that I have is trivial compared to this. He is an amazing, courageous young man.

  • @Mommyandtux
    @Mommyandtux2 жыл бұрын

    You're the man. Keep up the good work.

  • @sleepylol2054
    @sleepylol20545 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing . It sent shivers down my spine

  • @jerrysizzler44
    @jerrysizzler442 жыл бұрын

    What an INCREDIBLE human being. I'm so amazed at his tenacity. I am so so proud that he has pushed forward, but will also hope for technological advances that may set him free again.

  • @LilMissSunshinexoxo1
    @LilMissSunshinexoxo17 жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring😊

  • @debblackmore7460
    @debblackmore74605 жыл бұрын

    Bless sending love from headway Nottingham UK keep going doing amazing keep positive xx

  • @shannongeorgulos
    @shannongeorgulos5 жыл бұрын

    He's amazing

  • @drlovie
    @drlovie5 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you well. God bless.

  • @maryjohammons8040
    @maryjohammons80405 жыл бұрын

    so inspirational!! i will pass this video on!!! :)

  • @beatricareichsteadter6247
    @beatricareichsteadter6247 Жыл бұрын

    I am here for learning purposes for my upcoming exam and one of the topic is locked in syndome. thank you for sharing your story. Such a brave and inspirational soul.

  • @lolawalsh9187
    @lolawalsh91872 жыл бұрын

    Awwww. So sad for you. You have courage and are an inspiration..

  • @darling8562

    @darling8562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you being sarcastic?

  • @chacesrevival
    @chacesrevival2 жыл бұрын

    I am a quadriplegic. I survived a brain tumor and four strokes. Becoming locked in is my fear

  • @Michelle-ng9db

    @Michelle-ng9db

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you're OK

  • @andsoitgoes1142

    @andsoitgoes1142

    7 ай бұрын

    Bless you for the courage to keep fighting and persevering. Don’t ever give up.

  • @examsmode8456
    @examsmode84562 жыл бұрын

    what a strong young man stay brave and happy

  • @howardwicks8991
    @howardwicks89914 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Everyone x

  • @skydevil

    @skydevil

    4 жыл бұрын

    wishin you the best brah

  • @choccymilkconnoisseur2775

    @choccymilkconnoisseur2775

    2 жыл бұрын

    I truly hope you feel okay. Best wishes from Australia

  • @gracecamaxtli7090

    @gracecamaxtli7090

    11 ай бұрын

    You’re an inspiration. I hope you’re doing well. How are you feeling? ❤

  • @atheistleopard618
    @atheistleopard6184 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up bro!

  • @nastykid2893
    @nastykid28933 жыл бұрын

    I really feel bad for him

  • @michaelayodele555
    @michaelayodele5552 жыл бұрын

    love you my guy!!!!

  • @strangedeergaming4848
    @strangedeergaming48482 жыл бұрын

    Wow incredible! His pons was damaged but he's fucking standing! It's incredible! He shouldn't even be able to move his face! Willpower is so strong.

  • @rutvishah2520
    @rutvishah2520 Жыл бұрын

    May god bless you

  • @islam_will_Dominate
    @islam_will_Dominate2 жыл бұрын

    My dad has locked in syndrome. Can someone tell me how is he able to speak? I need that for my dad.

  • @strangerrrrrrr

    @strangerrrrrrr

    2 жыл бұрын

    i think he communicates through eye movement

  • @CrusadingJello
    @CrusadingJello2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone have an update if he has had any improvements to his condition?

  • @jansapp
    @jansapp2 жыл бұрын

    Glad he's found ways to cope. My talking screen would just say "kill me kill me kill me kill me kill me" over and over again.

  • @durum8656

    @durum8656

    10 ай бұрын

    That sounds terrifying

  • @cheepydog
    @cheepydog Жыл бұрын

    The voice creeps me out but I feel bad

  • @jenwyatt7597
    @jenwyatt75973 жыл бұрын

    Sweetheart

  • @AmandaSmith-nd3zg
    @AmandaSmith-nd3zg7 жыл бұрын

    so sorry wendyj711

  • @SimplyASweet
    @SimplyASweet2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how he's doing now

  • @amirasummers947
    @amirasummers9472 жыл бұрын

    That incident even happened on Halloween!

  • @mchig2195
    @mchig21952 жыл бұрын

    Its terrible, its a nightmare

  • @DeadSezSo
    @DeadSezSo2 жыл бұрын

    This is horrifying to me because I get frequent bouts of sleep paralysis and its just awful. The thought of having this seems like something very similar.

  • @tmyap112

    @tmyap112

    7 ай бұрын

    use 2 have nightmares n sleep paralysis,.until i read da Bible & became a Chisrtian… try it,,nothing 2 loose,,BUT a Lot to GAIN 🙏🏼😇

  • @AlanHowellphotovideo
    @AlanHowellphotovideo4 жыл бұрын

    I've often wondered if this is a case where psychedelics could help re-establish the neural connections. Lots of research on Lion's Mane mushrooms in this context. John Hopkins University has a lot of info on the use of psychedelics and their potential to heal the brain.

  • @rajukumar-yu3oy

    @rajukumar-yu3oy

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi, does lions Mane really works ,my mother suffers from this locked in syndrome.

  • @AlanHowellphotovideo

    @AlanHowellphotovideo

    6 ай бұрын

    @@rajukumar-yu3oy It has great results in clinical trials. If you Google Paul Stamets and Lion's Mane mushrooms you'll find plenty of good info on it.

  • @swynty5767
    @swynty57672 жыл бұрын

    This is terrible, a good thing is that he can communicate though

  • @bassguitarislife3419
    @bassguitarislife34198 ай бұрын

    How does that machine help him speak? 😯

  • @hudson6578
    @hudson657811 ай бұрын

    I would just kill over and die if that happened to me. 😢 you are very strong.

  • @Fluffykittypaws

    @Fluffykittypaws

    11 ай бұрын

    How motivating 😐

  • @dysfallacyyt

    @dysfallacyyt

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Fluffykittypawsi’d also kill myself, man

  • @astrikos4011

    @astrikos4011

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Fluffykittypaws reality isnt meant to be motivating

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation93522 жыл бұрын

    They couldn't do a thrombectomy?

  • @lisaoldwithsomanywhys5487
    @lisaoldwithsomanywhys54875 жыл бұрын

    what caused his stroke at such a young age?

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle

    @TheKatarinaGiselle

    3 жыл бұрын

    He had a stroke, which is often the cause when locked in syndrome happens in younger people. It’s very sad.

  • @floatingchimney

    @floatingchimney

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably deep vein thrombosis. When you lay motionless for a long amount of time a clot can form. When he stood out of bed the clot disloged, traveled to his brain and caused an ischemic stroke.

  • @andrejmilakovic9088

    @andrejmilakovic9088

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@floatingchimney prob not, deep vein thrombosis would in 99% cause pulmonary embolism, and even if it would go to brain 90% of those thrombs would end in front circulation. This particular syndrome is caused by destruction of one part of truncus cerebri. So i would say that it could be some vascular malformation or something at that early age, but its rly sad anyway.

  • @sourbongjuices9632
    @sourbongjuices9632 Жыл бұрын

    U ACTUALLY SERIOUS IS HE OBBSESSED HOLY

  • @hollowedoutsap

    @hollowedoutsap

    Жыл бұрын

    what are you on about

  • @intelligentsia9493
    @intelligentsia94932 жыл бұрын

    where is his right to die ?

  • @OnAComeUpChea
    @OnAComeUpChea3 жыл бұрын

    God is beautiful thanks for your encouraging words

  • @mattwilll

    @mattwilll

    2 жыл бұрын

    God is beautiful but he let this 16 year old suffer locked in syndrome?

  • @Enthalpy--

    @Enthalpy--

    2 жыл бұрын

    @pelican there is no god

  • @jak-12

    @jak-12

    Жыл бұрын

    If your god is so great then why does that poor soul have to go through this

  • @dysfallacyyt

    @dysfallacyyt

    10 ай бұрын

    there is no god

  • @danyaslavin
    @danyaslavin2 жыл бұрын

    I hope this never happens to me

  • @darling8562

    @darling8562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @minyu0001

    @minyu0001

    2 жыл бұрын

    To anyone.

  • @skittlz111
    @skittlz111 Жыл бұрын

    How did he have a stroke at like 16/17???

  • @redriv2093

    @redriv2093

    11 ай бұрын

    Why not?

  • @LectronCircuits
    @LectronCircuits5 жыл бұрын

    Per chance a better voice could be engineered. For now, it sounds like he could croak. Cheers!

  • @perialis2970
    @perialis29703 жыл бұрын

    0:20 Side to side, side side to side I feel so guilty

  • @choccymilkconnoisseur2775

    @choccymilkconnoisseur2775

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, not a funny thing to say

  • @perialis2970

    @perialis2970

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@choccymilkconnoisseur2775 wtf i was i this retarded last year? damn

  • @dysfallacyyt

    @dysfallacyyt

    10 ай бұрын

    tf

  • @sourbongjuices9632
    @sourbongjuices9632 Жыл бұрын

    WTF THAT MAKES SENSE 😂

  • @sourbongjuices9632
    @sourbongjuices9632 Жыл бұрын

    HE STABBED ME TO DEATH THAT MAKES SENSE 😂 STOP BEING OBBSESSED HOLY SEE UR FACE NOW EVERYTIME THAT MAKES SENSE

  • @Jesus.purple
    @Jesus.purple6 жыл бұрын

    Jesus is our hope. Nothing is impossible with Jesus. Jesus understands suffering, for He Himself suffered for us on Clavary Cross and by His stripes we are healed💙🕇

  • @liawatson5789

    @liawatson5789

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nonsense

  • @Artix902

    @Artix902

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jesus did this to him

  • @adelaidemarie

    @adelaidemarie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Barbara D there is a part of ‘the story’ that has been left out of the holy books. The scapegoat part was to appease the angry crowd. There was a traditional scapegoat let loose into the wild who bared the sins of all the peoples once every year. It was man’s authorities who suggested to the elders of the church that Jesus Be this scapegoat since that traditional time was close. He said let this man be your scapegoat, let him bear the sins of your peoples. The church elders agreed except this one.........They wanted Sure death and they wanted torture because he failed to bow down to them. God did not send his son to die this horrible death to wash our sins, that was the church. Jesus came Knowing this is what man’s world would do to him. He taught us How to walk through this world with our integrity intact. He Showed us that even death has no hold over God’s Children.

  • @adelaidemarie

    @adelaidemarie

    5 жыл бұрын

    dumnibba why do you say Jesus did this to him? To him?

  • @adelaidemarie

    @adelaidemarie

    5 жыл бұрын

    piperkitty1996 lololol why in the world do you feel the need to interact with someone who has a belief you don’t? Just to taunt? Go away you tell her........where? Is she banished from speaking on social media? Lol how crazy this world has become. Why do you Care that someone believes there is help Outside of ourselves? O I C........you’re thinking Man is god, Man is creator of this world?