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Historical_Tea2022 t1_j8b4cwq wrote

The book When Bad Things Happen to Good People was written by the dad of a 14 year old that died from a rapid aging disease. They knew when he was 2 years old that his life would be very short. Heartbreaking

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chiko95 t1_j8b0rmm wrote

This happens to me a lot with songs that have an unpredictable rhythm or melody. Those kind of songs that take a while to be able to sing along to. At first it throws me off and I don't like it as much as something catchy would, but after a couple more times I get into it and I end up liking it. Those are also the kind of songs I don't get tired of because they sound more interesting and less repetitive.

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sendnewt_s t1_j8ayynd wrote

If the disease can be diagnosed before age 3 (which is extremely rare bc early developmental delays/differences are often misdiagnosed as autism) a stem cell transplant has a chance of slowing some of the physical deterioration. It is controversial bc it's very risky. It is the only intervention I know of.

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The_Mahk t1_j8ayhta wrote

Yep, worked with someone’s kid who has this. Sobering to hear anyone talk about knowing their son is going to die potentially before his 10th birthday with limited interventions available.

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RadimentriX t1_j8ax5kz wrote

doesn't always work for me. i have to be in the mood for the music. when i wanna listen to something epic or something with lotsa bass and spotify recommends rock or metal because that's what i was listening to before, i can't appreciate it. i might have to listen to the same songs a couple days later and then i might like them

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