Kayla has many interesting medical conditions. Recently, she was
diagnosed OHDD—Obsessive Hosiery Dislocation Disorder. According to Mike Adams,
the Health Ranger, (2005), OHDD is
“characterized by a frantic
household search for the other sock of any given sock pairs. Victims of this
disease, when finding only one sock from a pair, feel the universe has fallen
into a state of great imbalance that can only be restored through the recovery
of the missing sock. Victims may also become sock-dependent, whereby they
repeatedly buy new socks in the hopes that sheer sock volume will make up for
the universal imbalance caused by dislocated socks. In advanced stages, this
disease causes people to safety-pin their socks together in the wash.”
I
had a chance to conduct some tests and observations to add another disease to
her medical files.
BDD - Bearded Dragon Disease
This potentially hereditary disease is not too uncommon in the human
world. BDD is a debilitating disease that causes the person to act like a
bearded dragon. Although scales do not actually appear until later in adulthood,
some have been found on young adults in their 20s.
Symptoms for BDD can happen as early as 3 years old but is not usually
noticeable until one reaches puberty. The two main symptoms include:
1) Feeling constantly cold even though everyone else is excruciating hot;
and
2) Obsession with being in the sun
People with this disease cannot handle cloudy or rainy days. They cope in
any way they can—some resorting to laying in front of a space heater all day.
Other side effects can include growing a beard—or technically,
continually wearing a giant scarf wrapped around one’s neck for optimal heat
retention.
Most people who suffer from BDD find day temperatures to be comfortable
between 76 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, with basking range between 90-100 degrees
Fahrenheit. They do prefer a slightly cooler temperature at night to sleep (in
the 70s).
Although there is no cure for the dreaded BDD, it is possible to live a
normal life. Most people with BDD tend to move to a more accommodating environment—one
that has sunny, warm days. For those unfortunate enough to live in colder,
cloudier environments there are some basic steps to help relieve some of their
symptoms.
They should invest in heating lights, heating pads, and space heaters.
They should spend at least 8 hours in the sun daily. Those who have careers indoors should collaborate
with their supervisors to allow them to work outside during hot, sunny days.
Whenever days are cold or cloudy, the supervisor should set up a special
habitat that would include a giant sun lamp and heating system.
With well laid plans, one with BDD can live a fully functional life.
[Picture from wiki]
View Kayla in Dr. Carm's Fan Art page: here
Related Postings:
Patient #2: Sam
Patient #5: Heather
Patient #9: OCBD
Patient #10: JFFGD
View Kayla in Dr. Carm's Fan Art page: here
Related Postings:
Patient #2: Sam
Patient #5: Heather
Patient #9: OCBD
Patient #10: JFFGD
Oh I'm so glad to finally have a name to put to how I'm feeling! I feel better just knowing that I can know answer the question "What is wrong with you!?" when I'm huddled under my desk for warmth. Oh thank you thank you Dr. Carm!!
ReplyDeleteAlso - is there are cure for OHDD? I don't find it particularly debilitating, but my sock collection is about to need another drawer and my husband said it just has to stop.
My pleasure! Unfortunately, no =[
ReplyDeleteOHDD is still being investigated as a legitimate disease. However, I do suggest finding a larger space to keep your socks. Perhaps decorating them on the wall if your husband does not want to hand over another drawer? It would be very creative and nice way to keep track of them. Either that or you might need to find another husband--perhaps one that has OCADS (Obsessive Compulsive Abundant Drawer Syndrome). I must admit that OCADS is very rare disease though.
Hoping you are well!
Dr. Carm