Well, hello there! It's been a while.
It is now what we university folk refer to as "crunch time." There are so many assignments and midterms due that there isn't enough time to pick of the pieces of my shattered brain off of the sides of my skull. However, procrastination binges (no matter how poorly timed) are not uncommon. You are reading one right now, and you may find yourself reading them all semester.
And now for something completely different:
Have you ever heard of PSP? No, not the game thingy or that red tide illness. The other PSP. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. No? Never heard of it? Neither had I.
It is a rare neurodegenerative disease whose patients gradually lose their muscle control, especially the ability to walk, speak, and swallow. Cognition is also slowed, so conversation progresses at a much slower rate. The cause of PSP is unknown. It progresses over time and there is no effective treatment and no cure.
Actor Dudley Moore, pictured below, was mistaken for a drunk and treated with disrespect while in the early stages of PSP, because his disease caused him to lose balance, slur his speech, and converse awkwardly.
It is truly unfortunate that so many battle this disease, yet so few know it exists. Patients deserve respect and compassion, not judgement. While they fight the battle to hold on to their brain, they need us to fight to find a cure. It starts with awareness. So thanks for reading.
But for now I'd better get on with my mountain of homework.
Thanks for stopping by!
K
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