Hyperempathy syndrome is a crazy disorder called by doctors’ organic delusional syndrome with this syndrome Lauren is able to feel people’s emotions as it was her own. Since Lauren has this syndrome she keeps it a secret from everyone except her dad. Lauren has a serious situation where she have to be careful of what she sees or who she tells her secret to cause this could kill her. Every day she goes around people acting like she is normal. This shows me you never know what people are going
Jessica exhibits this trait by reacting in an odd way as she faces the shocking news about her leg. The day after the accident, she wakes up in the hospital not knowing why she is there or what day it even is. As she opens her eyes, she sees her mother with red puffy eyes and the doctors tell her the horrific news. As she learns that she has no right foot, ankle or shin, Jessica sits on the hospital bed and is in complete and utter shock. Her mother breaks down, letting out a rallying cry while her teenage daughter does not react in the slightest way possible. The main character is simply at a loss of words and has no time to process what has just been told to her. Consequently, Jessica lacks major emotional response while she is told the news about her loss and all of the barriers she must conquer. In another section of the novel, Jessica returns back to school and is trying her hardest to obtain her original routine. As she walks into the school, she is bombarded with numerous questions and condolences. Jessica feels as if she is in both the spotlight and invisible nevertheless she also feels as if people do not know how to react to her. Jessica's depression is
Neuropathy is classified by the locations of nerves that are affected. It can also be classified by the disease that is causing it. An example of this would be diabetic neuropathy, which is caused by the
In the United States 54 million people have a disability and only 15 percent were born with a disability (Jaeger & Bowman, 2005). If a person lives long enough, it is statistically likely that they will develop some kind of disability in their advancing years (Jaeger & Bowman, 2005). At some point in your life you could have experience a fractured bone, a minor cut, or had some type of surgery. Imagine after some minor injury that you may not even remember and then experiencing a constant pain so agonizing that no amount of pain medication can make you comfortable (Lang & Moskovitz, 2003). Some additional symptoms that you may also experience are severe burning pain, changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch (Juris, 2005). These symptoms are associated with a disease that is called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) but more recently termed as complex regional pain syndrome, type 1 (CRPS 1) (Juris, 2005). For simplification purposes this disease will be referred to as RSD throughout this paper.
Dan and Betsy go through their emotions on hearing about Samuel condition of cerebral palsy. The roll coaster of emotion they felt. As a parent I could relate to their emotion of having a child with disabilities. I would love my child regards of condition but the emotion I would feel would be fear. Dan and Betsy both went through fear; asking themselves what about his education, and interaction with others. I would have those same question; as
Hazel Grace, is a teenage girl who unfortunately suffers several of the cruelties of life, yet she is shining symbol of hope. Even though since she got diagnosed she quit school, her friends don’t exactly treat her like the girl she used to be she is as smart as can be, and kind at the same time. She has stayed alive lo...
Peripheral nerves are categorized as both sensory and motor which means they help provide sensations and move ligaments. These nerves attach to the spinal cord and run throughout the human body. Damaging these nerves may result in peripheral neuropathy. This condition is the degenerative state of the peripheral nerves. During this state, nerves may lose the ability to function therefore, causing multiple problems with one’s body. There are multiple causes to this condition and many can be avoided.
Pathos is the use of anecdote, for the viewer to feel sympathetic towards the stories within the film. Bronwyn Fox, who is a part of the Panic Anxiety Disorder Association describes her experiences with panic attacks. Fox’s symptoms include feeling an electric shock, shaking, heart racing, heart pumping, and trouble breathing. Due to the severity of her condition, Fox became unable to leave her house, even walk from room to room alone. Each daily activity was linked to an anxious feeling; therefore, anxiety overtook control of Fox’s life leaving her house-bound for several years (Barton, 1997, Motion Picture). Without doubt, the viewer of the film understands the struggle and hardship that Fox faced during her period of severe
In my lifetime, I have spent months with my Grandmother, Florence Ernstead, who is a diagnosed paranoid delusional schizophrenic. During this time I have realized that schizophrenics have difficulty realizing the seriousness of their disorders. This inability to acknowledge a problem is known by psychiatrists as lack of insight.
Directed by Pete Docter, Inside Out clearly is a tool that of which may be used when describing mental disorders, such as Clinical Depression, Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. The film gives grand visual aids to what emotions may look like through the Riley’s emotions’ personas. Inside Out also allows us to visualize what happens when one emotion is controlling. Also, the movie gives us the scenario of being void of emotion. Using these ideas in the film, most mental disorders can be visualized. One can say that the film allows us to disassemble mental disorders from the “Inside
Since the gene for HD is dominant, there is a 50% chance of a sufferer's
Emily’s psychotic personality disorder is made completely obvious through the details of the story. Before his death Emily’s father refused to allow her to reach sexual maturity by preventing her from loving any man below their class. This caused sexual ...
Mental illness is a debilitating disease that can wreak havoc on a person and, their family. Mental illness is also a major theme in Proof, and the readers see that the main characters display signs of mental illness. Robert’s mental illness, while never disclosed, affects his mind and the way he thinks. Catherine, on the other hand, may not have a problem with mental illness rather a problem with too much stress. Catherine has stress on her to take care of her father and to live up to his legacy. This stress is enough to affect long term mental stability and can change the way a person’s brain functions. The stress on Catherine could manifest itself into a mental illness like state.
Diabetic Neuropathy is a group of neurological disorders caused by nerve damage resulting from the effects of type one and type two Diabetes. There are several types of neurological diseases, each affecting the individual differently. Each disorder presents with it's own symptoms, prognosis, and risks. It is important for the diabetic patient to receive adequate education from their physician on the basic signs and symptoms of neuropathy. Early identification and frequent check ups can impact the effects of neuropathy greatly.
The article enhanced awareness about the condition while also stimulating empathy and understanding in those around her demonstrating that the more you learn, the more you can connect. Prichard was relieved from self-blame when her student journalism column informed her classmates that the condition was more than just a seemingly rude personality. “Ironically, as I became a recognised face on campus, it became more and more acceptable for me to fail to recognize others,” (Pg. 27) says Prichard. Similarly, during Bone Gap’s party for the return of Roza, “The people were amazed, especially considering Finn’s condition. Wasn’t that so strange? And didn’t it explain so much...The people of Bone Gap called Finn a lot of things, but mostly they said he was brave,” (Ruby Pg. 339). Since the beginning, people tend to avoid Finn because he seems out of place and pities him, but when he came back as a hero of town, the people of Bone Gap started to notice more than just a “....careless, moon-eyed idiot,” (Ruby Pg. 269) Now that they know that there’s a reason behind his distant expression and strange distraction, their previous judgements were shoved
When Autrey saw Peter suffering, Autrey also experiences pain. For example, Autrey believes that Peter would lose his limbs or even life if he does not save Peter. Such a depressing and horrifying thoughts and imageries might have led to Autrey 's own pain which subsequently generates helping behavior that relieves the pain. In addition, Autrey’s thought of Peter losing his limbs might simultaneously provoke the experiences of a more selfless concern for the victim. For example, the thought of Peter losing his life might have prompted Autrey to imagine Peter 's disabled life after losing his limbs. As a result, Autrey helped Peter because Autrey does not want Peter to lead a miserable and disabled life. In addition, both personal distress and empathic concern might interact with each other. In other words, personal distress might enhance empathic concern, and vice versa. In short, the interaction between personal distress and emphatic concern together triggers Autrey 's