🧠✨ Huntington’s Disease: The Silent Inheritance
Huntington’s disease is not just about the jerky, dance-like movements (chorea) people often notice. It’s a genetic brain disorder that slowly changes the way a person moves, thinks, and feels.
📌 If one parent carries the faulty gene, their child has a 50% chance of inheriting it. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30–50, a time when many are raising families, building careers, and chasing dreams.
⚠️ What it looks like:
- Uncontrollable movements (chorea)
- Trouble with balance and coordination
- Memory loss and difficulty concentrating
- Emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or irritability
💔 There is no cure yet — but support, therapy, and treatment can help improve quality of life. Families, caregivers, and communities play a powerful role in making the journey less isolating.
🌍 Awareness matters. Every movement, every symptom, every story deserves understanding and compassion. Let’s replace judgment with empathy and stigma with support.