Singer Lewis Capaldi Announces Break from Touring Due to Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis
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Lewis Capaldi, the internationally renowned singer-songwriter, has announced he is to take a break from touring "for the foreseeable future," citing the need to adjust to the impact of his recent diagnosis of Tourette syndrome. Capaldi's performance at Glastonbury Festival this past weekend made it "obvious" to him that he needed to take more time to get his mental and physical health in order, and he will be returning to the stage as soon as he can.
The Scottish musician had taken a three-week break from performing prior to Glastonbury, but has now said he will stop touring indefinitely. Taking to social media, he said: “The fact this won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write, but I’m very sorry to let you know I’m going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future. “I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I hoped that 3 weeks away would sort me out. But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.”
During his performance on Saturday, Capaldi told the crowd: “I recently took three weeks off just because I’ve been none stop the past year and I wanted to take a wee break from my head for my mental health. I wanted to come back and do Glastonbury because it’s obviously so incredible so I just want to thank you all for coming out. I was scared but you’ve really made me feel at ease so thank you very much for that.”
The singer-songwriter's announcement has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians alike. Capaldi's courage in speaking out about his condition and taking the steps necessary to ensure his health and wellbeing are commendable, and his commitment to his fans is admirable.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by tics, involuntary and repetitive movements or vocalisations. It is a condition that affects around 1 in 100 people, and while there is no cure, there are a variety of treatments available to manage the symptoms. For Capaldi, this means taking some time away from the stage to focus on his mental and physical health.
It is clear that the singer-songwriter is determined to return to the stage as soon as he is able, and his fans are eagerly awaiting his return. In the meantime, they are sending him love and support and wishing him a speedy recovery.
