Baylen Dupree feels 'all out of whack' without Tourette meds
Baylen Dupree temporarily stopped taking her Tourette syndrome medication during a Myrtle Beach trip with then-fiancé Colin Dooley, saying her body felt "all out of whack" and she may need a week or more to feel like herself again, according to a PEOPLE exclusive clip from TLC's Baylen Out Loud.
Key Takeaways
- Baylen Dupree paused her Tourette syndrome medication while visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with then-fiancé Colin Dooley.
- She said missing doses leaves her emotions and body "all out of whack," similar to how she felt when unmedicated.
- Physically she felt more rested after sleep pills, but mentally she was still struggling and expected a week to a week and a half to feel like herself.
- Colin said he had only known "medicated Baylen" and reassured her he could handle her struggles without freaking out.
- The clip is from an upcoming Baylen Out Loud episode airing Tuesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.
What did Baylen Dupree say about skipping her medication?
In PEOPLE's exclusive sneak peek, the 23-year-old Tourette's awareness advocate described temporarily going without her Tourette syndrome medication during the Myrtle Beach getaway, where she and Colin also talked about relocating.
"In the past, I have missed maybe a day of medications. So having all of these emotions, it's just my body being all out of whack," she explained. "That's how I used to be unmedicated."
Dupree has previously shared that the medication is meant to treat her mood and help her "feel and sleep better." The candid moment lands as fans track health and lifestyle stories across entertainment and Fintech & Crypto Alerts coverage on BlasterPost.
How long until Baylen Dupree feels like herself again?
Even as the trip wrapped, Dupree said she did not want to leave Myrtle Beach. She noted she felt more energized and rested after using sleep pills, but her mental state lagged behind.
"I'm glad that I'm feeling more energized, like more rested," she said. "I got some sleep from my sleep pills so I'm definitely feeling physically better. Mentally, I'm still not feeling the best."
"I would say I won't start feeling like myself again until like a week and a half, maybe a week," she continued. That timeline underscores how quickly skipping treatment can disrupt her day-to-day balance.
How did Colin Dooley respond to her struggles?
Colin told her he "didn't know unmedicated Baylen" and had "only known medicated Baylen." Dupree replied that she has been "very depressed a lot of my life."
He reassured her he could handle what she was going through and would not freak out. She praised his patience and understanding, saying she "couldn't have asked for anyone better to marry in a month." USA Today later noted the couple married on May 9.
According to USA Today, Dupree has used her platform—including nearly 13 million TikTok followers—to raise awareness about Tourette syndrome since her 2020 diagnosis. The new Baylen Out Loud episode airs Tuesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.