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The Stages of Huntington's Disease

The following comments come from two Huntington's Disease family Caregiver's.  Both poignantly express the very diverse and often perplexing  "symptoms" that HD may have on families.  It is hoped that when you read the various descriptions of the "Stages of Huntington's Disease" you will remember that you are not alone!  Either as the person with HD or the Caregiver, remember there IS a lot of support available to help you through the "stages of HD"!  Check for a support group in your state here State By State HD Support Info  or join one of the many great HD Internet Support Groups
Caregiver Comments
HD Is Like A Tornado
 
Life is like a tornado when living with Huntington's Disease; everything gets twisted and you can have many different things blowing in the wind.
 
A tornado doesn't just pick up cars, it picks up houses, children, banks, and it can flatted anything and everything in it's path. 
 
Like HD, it can blow down one house and let the one next store stand untouched.
My P.T.A.
 
Patience---reminding myself to be patient and remember that it takes my loved one longer to accomplish something. 
 
Time----reminding myself to give my loved one lots of time to say or do things. 
 
Attitude----remembering to check MYattitude....
if I don't have the right attitude, then how can I accomplish my first 2 parts?