Companion soulmates and the art of unconditional love

                         Companion soulmates and the art of unconditional love

Introduction

Have you ever heard about a soulmate who is non-romantic? Well, this soulmate is companion soulmate who is also a best friend and a teammate surpassing romantic attraction.  They are also called soulmate friends. This connection is strictly platonic. Platonic relationships is capable of providing certain things a romantic love cannot, which includes the freedom to be completely authentic without fear of rejection. This concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, who believed that platonic love could bring people closer to a divine ideal and also to god. The platonic relationship focused on the idea that people can be close friends without sexual desire.

What is companion soulmate?

Companion soul mates, are referred to as deep, connections of platonic nature with individuals who function as spiritual sidekicks, providing unwavering support, understanding, and encouragement in order to help navigate life’s journey. This soulmate is the one in the whole world who understands and accepts you on the whole other level. A person knows the good, bad, and ugly parts of his companion soulmate and choose to be together (not getting married) because they know that if they don’t, they will never get another friend like each other. These friendships are based on comfort, shared, and enduring companionship without compulsion of romance, unlike romantic partners.

12 traits of a companion soulmate

The 12 traits of a companion soulmate are:

1.       There is profound acceptance of each other’s opinions and individuality.

2.       Feeling of being “at home” and understood with the person.

3.       They hearten you during difficult times and celebrate your successes as their own, thus becoming your biggest cheerleader.

4.       As you know your companion soulmate will handle your heart with care, therefore you feel secure enough to be authentic.

5.       The major conflict is prevented as there are shared core values regarding honesty and life goals.

6.       There is open mindedness between both of them and both work together in order to find solutions that satisfy both of their requirements.

7.       There is effortless communication between both of them which allows them to express their thoughts, and concerns honestly without the fear of judgement.

8.       There is reliability on them for emotional support.

9.       There is shared sense of humor as laughter act as powerful bond thus helping you handle life’s challenges with frivolity.

10.   They inspire you to grow and become the best version of yourself.

11.   The relationship is built on a foundation of care as they treat you with genuine compassion.

12.   Being together is perceived as being comfortable and is mutually fulfilling with minimal unnecessary stress.

5 benefits of having companion soulmate

The 5 benefits of having companion soulmate are:

1.       It fosters a sense of peace and belonging, thus helps decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety. This soulmate offers a safe heaven to share thoughts and feelings without judgement thus reducing production of cortisol.

2.       Individuals in stable, loving, companion-based relationships often live longer as they are linked to lower blood pressure, better immune system function which is enhanced by affection and improved heart health.

3.       Companion soulmate helps you in your self-worth realization, especially on days you may feel down. They lead to higher self-esteem and a sense of well-being and purpose by offering encouragement, supporting your dreams and celebrating your successes.

4.       They lead to unconditional acceptance, which creates a secure base thus allowing you to be your true self without the fear of rejection.

5.       They force you to move beyond selfish tendencies thus fostering a supportive and harmonious “team-oriented” life and enabling you to work together to navigate challenges and create a meaningful future.

Example of companion soulmate

In homo pandorus, the role of oxytocin(Oxytocin including) is played by thick bundle of nerves (known as Kuru or queue) at the back of the head. This organ plays role in forming bond with animals, access memories of their ancestors through Eywa or in forming bond with one another in order to view each other’s memory. This fact is really fascinating as Na’vi’s are forming direct bond with(Eywa) through queue. According to me, this is the best example of companion soulmate.

Conclusion

Thus companion soulmate form the base of pursuing unconditional love.

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3 features that make Homo Pandorus Unique Among Human Species

                                3 features that make Homo Pandorus Unique Among Human Species

Introduction

Now a days we are hearing about a human species that is speculated to be advanced than Homo sapiens. Avatar 1 and avatar 2 has been released based on this topic (humanoid species). This is none other than Na’vi. Na’vi scientific name is Homo pandorus who live in the lush moon of Pandora. These beings give birth to curiosity in us to discover about more humanoid species in universe.

Why Homo pandorus are interesting species?

Homo pandorus were(are) featured in Avatar series, namely Avatar 1 and Avatar 2. Homo pandorus are highly attached to nature ie they are very close to nature. They are hunter-gatherers with having technology which is equivalent to that of Earth's Paleolithic epoch, together with the society which is basically Neolithic.

Homo pandorus have their own culture and religion just like we humans possess.

Homo pandorian culture

They can be termed as a higher intelligence life that is in the same position as human beings in the ecosystem, except that they have a godly mind under the nose of nature because of the nature of the Pandora ecosystem in which all living beings are connected to one another.

The Na'vi have spiritual connection with all the wildlife on Pandora and with each other. They show respect for their "goddess” named Eywa. A Tsahìk is known as the spiritual leader who preaches Eywa and spiritually do nourishment of the clan.

Like Eywa goddess Shakti is also worshipped in India.

They are divided into tribes, which are termed as "clans". These are: The Omatikaya Clan (English: Blue Flute Clan) and the Metkayina Clan. Members of the Metkayina clan have proposed scientific name of "Homo pandorus orientalis" whereas members of the Omatikaya clan have proposed scientific name of "Homo pandorus pandorus".

Difference between Homo pandorus pandorus and Homo pandorus orientalis

Homo pandorus orientalis have a cyanic body than those who live in the jungles. Homo pandorus orientalis have larger arms, legs, and tail known as a "strake" which help them to live in aquatic environments, contrary to their sister subspecies.

Key characteristics of Na’vi

The key characteristics of Na’vi are:

Na’vi possess a high-molecular carbon fiber skeleton and the skeleton is more strong and flexible than that of humans. This skeleton prevent Na’vi from harm due to fall. The skeleton is light in weight. The Na’vi tribe is left handed.

Their body structure is similar to real-word humans but their height measures about 3 meters tall.

They possess flat bifurcated noses and pointed ears like cats that can move independently.

Humans have habits similar to that of chimpanzees while Na’vi have habits similar to that of cats.

How do Homo pandorians connect?

In humans, there is hormone called Oxytocin which is helpful in forming connections, forming relationships, pair bonding, and general social interaction. In homo pandorus, this role of oxytocin(Oxytocin including) is played by thick bundle of nerves (known as Kuru or queue) at the back of the head. This organ plays role in forming bond with animals, access memories of their ancestors through Eywa or in forming bond with one another in order to view each other’s memory. This fact is really fascinating as Na’vi’s are forming direct bond with(Eywa) through queue. In humans, this bond is formed with gods through prayers. Humans need to communicate with each other to perceive each other’s memories while Na’vis use their queues to view each other’s memories, this fact make Homo pandorians more advanced species than humans. The homo pandorian queue and oxytocin hormone in humans are analogous(analogous organs example).

Eyes

The notable difference is that the homo pandorian eyes are sensitive to wavelengths of light beyond into near-infrared. With the help of their eyes, they can do nocturnal hunting. That means they can fight in night, unlike humans who cannot. Their eye size is four times human size.

Another notable difference is that homo pandorus can have orange eyes while humans do not.

The advancement of these creatures can be observed by the fact that their eyes can detect range and speed of moving objects two to three times accurately compared to humans.

Skin

While human skin colour ranges from black(Niyakim Gatwitch) to fair skin colour(due to quantity of melanin), Homo pandorians have blue coloured skin, which is smooth and iridescent, which appears within blue color spectrum, which ranges from greener cyans in oceanic clans to deeper blues in jungle-fairing Na'vi such as the Omatikaya. While humans have melanin responsible for colour of skin, Na’vis have cyanin pigment which produces colors in the blue, purple and cyan spectrum.

The skin pigment interaction with subsurface blood flow is helpful in creating the characteristic blue and purplish shades of Na’vi skin color.

Like humans, homo pandorians have also blood which is red.

Conclusion

With respect to eyes, skin and queue, Homo pandorians have 3 features which make them unique and amazing.

References

1.       Heroes and Villains Wiki: Na’vi

2.       Fiction taxonomy: Na’vi

3.       Avatar wiki: Na’vi.

4.       Butterfly (Avatar series)

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Staying away from Builder burner personalities

                                                  Staying away from Builder burner personalities

Introduction

Once upon a time there was a boy named X who was studying pharmacy in ABC college as pharmacy was his passion. He cracked the competitive entrance exam of Pharmacy at undergraduate level and got selected. During the first year he performed well in exam and was said that he was brilliant student.

Turning point in X's life

When he entered second year, there is another admission of Suhana in lateral entry category. X's friend introduced Ms Z to X as his acquaintance. Initially , Z's and X's meeting was limited to hi and hello, but when X shared  his notes with Z to help Z in her sessional exams, the conversation between them deepened.

Start of X and Z's platonic love

X and Z helped each other. Due to this, X and Z developed platonic love for each other.  But the platonic love was in X's mind only, not in Z's mind.

What's in Z's mind?

In Z's mind there was hatred for boys(men). She was using X for her own benefits and ego massage.

Z used to bunk maximum of her classes and make X take notes for her. Z promised X that a professor in that college is known to her and she will also arrange notes for X when X needed the notes. Z made arrangement for X so that X learned useful life quotes.

X also helped Z and Z also helped X in 2nd year annual exam and thus both cleared 2nd year annual exam.

X and Z in 3rd year

X and Z both helped each other in studies. According to only X, the bond between X and Z became stronger day by day. One day X had to shift to other city as his father gets transferred to that city. Due to this X had to take 15 days leave. Z promised X to take notes for X and taught X useful life quotes. Then X, with no worries took 15 days holiday and got busy in adjusting himself to new city. After 15 days, When X came to college, Z made X understand notes and taught him useful life quotes. It took 7 days for X to understand and cover notes. In annual exam X secured 70% and Z secured 60% and thus passed 3rd year exam.

X and Z's relationship in 4th year

After X secured marks more than Z, Z started to have negative feelings about X. Her insecurity kicked in when X started flying. Z started resenting X. Z called X’s ambition selfish, and X’s focus neglect. X's standards became abuse to Z and his growth became threat to her.

Conclusion

Actually Z built the man(X) she was secretly jealous of- then started destroying him out of fear X will outgrow her. Z weaponized X’s success against X, and accused him of becoming the man she prayed for. She does not wanted him to be better-she wanted him to be dependent on her. Actually Z had characteristics of a builder-burner. Builder-burner should be avoided.

Always do friendship with a woman who not only feeds your potential, but also protects your peace and covers your back.  

 

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Exploring the Spectrum: The Beauty of Queer Platonic Relationships

                            Exploring the Spectrum: The Beauty of Queer Platonic Relationships

Introduction

Do you know the other way to be close to someone other than romance? Yes, there is a way and that is queer platonic relationship. It is an emotional bond with someone which was deep in a way that you've shared with them your dreams, fears, laughter—without expectating to date with them. It can be described as finding a soulmate in platonic way which is full of affection and deeply intimate.

It can be said (as said by Carly S) that queer platonic relationships lie(categorization) between a BFF and a chosen family member.

What is Queer platonic relationship?

It can be defined as an emotional bond that surpass the typical boundaries of friendship and focuses on mutual emotional support, shared experiences, and make you feel comfortable in your own skin (you can fully be yourself) with someone, without expectations or pressures of romance.

Queer platonic relationship gives representation of a connection that is not romantic but is "queered” which means it exists in the space which is between friendship and conventional romantic partnerships.

How queer platonic relationship differ from platonic relationship?

A platonic relationship can be termed as a close friendship of non-romantic nature, while a queerplatonic relationship is even deeper bond involving more commitment which is explicitly non-romantic and often violates traditional friendship norms.

What are three examples of queer platonic relationship?

The three examples of queer platonic relationship include:

1.Long-distance QPRs: Though you live in different cities, states, or even countries, yet you stay deeply committed to and invested in each other’s well-being.

2.Mutual life supporters: Though you live separately, you primarily support each other emotionally, financially, and in the time of important life moments.

3.Chosen family members: You commit to offer lifelong support to each other.

4. Cohabiting best friends: You view each other as life partners without the romance or sexual intimacy and together make big life decisions.

What are signs of queer platonic relationship?

The signs of queer platonic relationship are:

1.       If your bond seems to be more than a typical platonic friendship, you may be in a queerplatonic relationship.

2.       When a connection is of life-defining nature but not sexual or romantic, then you are in queerplatonic relationship. For example, you cannot imagine life without them but you never feel the desire for romance.

3.       In Queer platonic relationship, you can adopt pets together, recording each other as emergency contacts or investing in cryptocurrency together. Thus it is a deeply committed relationship based on mutual respect and care, without the involvement of sex.

4.       It becomes difficult explaining your bond with a queerplatonic partner in a manner others understand.

       Debunking myths about QPR(Queer platonic relationship)

      The myths about QPR to be debunked are:

1.       QPRs are same as friendships is a myth but fact is a QPR is a deep, committed partnership that involves a higher level of intimacy and commitment than a standard friendship.

2.       QPRs are only for asexual or aromantic partner is a myth but fact is that the defining factor is the lack of romantic or sexual attraction, not the identities of the individuals who are involved.

3.       QPRs are a lesser or incomplete relationship is a myth but the fact is QPRs are as valid and meaningful as romantic relationships and they are a deliberate and intentional decision to build a deep connection.

4.       QPRs are just a way to avoid “real” relationships is a myth but the fact is QPRs are a chosen form of partnership that gives importance to emotional intimacy, mutual support, and shared life experiences over traditional romance.

Benefits of Queer platonic relationship

Queer platonic relationships (QPRs) offer benefits which are:

1.       QPRs provide the deep level of emotional connection and a safe space for sharing feelings and experiences without being judged thus fostering emotional resilience.

2.       QPRs gives space to feel seen and understood for those who are suffering from loneliness

3.       QPRs are helpful in providing companionship for long-term and stability.

4.       QPRs allow partners for creating a unique partnership that is able to suit their specific needs, or defining their own boundaries.

5.       These relationships are helpful in fostering a sense of belonging thus acting as a buffer against life's challenges and helpful in promoting the mental wellness.

6.       QPR leads to improved self-esteem and increased optimism for the future

7.       Individuals can maintain personal space and connections without the added pressure of romantic expectations in queer platonic relationships.

8.       QPRs provide a room where you can learn and unlearn societal expectations about love and commitment.

9.       QPRs give exposure to individuals to the different viewpoints thus providing open-mindedness and personal growth.

10.   QPRs are helpful in preventing individuals from depression

Conclusion

This we see that queer platonic relationships are beneficial to us and these relationships can be viewed as strong support system. These relationships are synonymous with the word freedom.

 

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Cooley a failed SSC aspirant

                                           Cooley a failed SSC aspirant

Many of you have given SSC and other competitive exams for govt job. But some of you have/had failed in your last attempt to get govt job due to many other reasons like scam, corruption, technical glitches, etc. Do not worry as it is said that difficult roads lead to beautiful places. May be you discover your job/start up that satisfies your or becomes your ikigai. I will narrate to you an inspiring story of Cooley singh, an SSC aspirant, who, despite being failed in last attempt to crack SSC, still lived a happy and satisfied life.

 

Story of Cooley singh as SSC aspirant

After getting failed to crack DSSSB pharmacist exam, Cooley singh becomes disappointed and in a fit decides to do preparation for SSC for Narcotics inspector. The vacancy for Narcotics inspector was nearly 90 and the age limit for Narcotics inspector was 18-28 years(Cooley singh being 27 years of age at the time when he was newly filling SSC CGL form in 2017). He filled the form and after few days joined coaching institute(Excellent SSC academy). He liked their coaching and studied Maths and English with determination in 2017. The  exam date was declared by SSC CGL for tier-1 on 6 September 2017. Cooley singh tried his best to score sufficient marks in SSC CGL 2017 tier-1 exam but couldn't made upto the mark. On this Cooley singh became Sad. On seeing Cooley Singh sad, his mother took him to PVB cinema to watch Baadshaho. After seeing Baadshaho, Cooley singh became happy. He also gave Pharmacist exam of DSSSB in 2017 and tried to get pharmacist post but there he couldn't qualify that exam and was 2 marks away for getting qualified.

 

Then came 2018, Cooley Singh did thorough preparation for SSC tier-1 and studied all subjects of tier-1 in such a way that while giving tier-1 exam he can qualify tier-1 exam easily. SSC CGL tier-1 application was released in May 2018. He filled the form and again started preparing for SSC exam with great determination. In July, while he was preparing for SSC exam, the news came out the scam occurred in 2017 tier-1 exam that was conducted by sify. Sify was declared a villian in eyes of SSC aspirants. The news also came out that SSC CGL tier-1 exam 2017 will be cancelled. Cooley Singh thought that this will be greatest opportunity for him to clear SSC CGL exam and get himself post of Narcotics inspector. He took advantage of the situation and started preparing for SSC tier-1 exam thoroughly. But luck did not favour him. After sometime it was declared that SSC tier-1 exam 2018 will be held on 21.6.2019. This was Cooley Singh's last attempt. The disadvantage he faced was the uncertainty of CGL tier-1 2018 exam which had worst effect on his preparation. This disadvantage so much affected him that he couldn't crack the CGL tier-1 2018 exam. He was so much sad that he could not eat dinner that day.

Turning point in Cooley Singh's life

With support of his parents, he overcame the sadness of not qualifying SSC CGL 2018 exam. Then after sometime he thought of doing digital marketing. Actually before giving tier-1 exam, while doing net surfing, he came across the course of Digital marketing and learned about its benefits. But he thought that idea of doing digital marketing will be a great back up plan. On 1st October 2019, ie after giving SSC CGL tier-1 exam, he joined ABC technology institute and started learning about digital marketing. There he learnt about SEO which was taught to him in easy manner. There he also learnt SMO, SMM(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter ads) and SEM(Google ads) in interesting manner.

 

Digital Marketing

 

Digital Marketing industry in India is a booming career today. In a country with a rapid growth economy, it is expected to have a very high significant growth in Digital marketing career. Internet access is a main-stream which has intensified the use of mobile phones, computers, and laptops. This intensity leading to a high change in the growth of digital channels both in strength and volume.

Be it social media, surfing for information on Google or making purchases, India has transformed this medium into a full-fledged market.

 

India also has the World’s largest Facebook population. The high-speed digitization, online portals, social media channels, etc. lead to a growth of digital marketing in a trend par imagination.

 

Digital marketing is very much about influencing the audience online with mediums of content to increase a brand’s impact over the audience.

 

The amount of time spent by the people on the internet empowers digital marketers to create impactful strategies to influence consumer behavior. The right strategy converts the audience into sales.

 

As per 2019 stats, the digital marketing industry in India is worth $68 billion!

How Cooley Singh overcame failure?

Failure became one of the most powerful teacher in Cooley Singh’s life. Failure told Cooley Singh that he found a way that didn’t work and inspired Cooley Singh to try differently. Failure helped him to learn anf grow further. Through digital marketing he started small and build confidence with quick wins. Failure taught him to be positive and focus on efforts in right direction.

Achievements of Cooley singh while he is pursuing digital marketing

Cooley Singh not only learnt how to make his own website but made his own website. He wrote blogposts that ranked high on google search engine with the help of SEO he learnt. He also gained followers on his Instagram profile that reached near 3,000. His blogposts are world wide appreciated. He also created his impressive linkedin profile that made him available for digital marketing and pharmacy related jobs. He also created his impressive facebook profile. Cooley Singh also joined digital marketing course from Pankaj Kanagraj and learnt to write ebooks and wrote three ebooks.

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The Role of Platonic Love in Mental Health and Well-Being

                                        The Role of Platonic Love in Mental Health and Well-Being

Introduction

“The person should be my best friend first and then my life partner”. These are the words from the motivational speaker Tanya who was looking for a life partner in the website XYZM. She knows that foundation for close relationships(life partner) is becoming best friend first. Close friendships(best friends) can bolster health, improve life satisfaction and even boost longevity just like platonic love. In 2016 film Ae dil hai mushkil, Alizeh loved Ayan  only as a friend. But what if Ayan choosed to platonically love Alizeh, then their relationship problem would have been solved.

Lord Krishna never married Radha as he believed; love and marriage are two different things. Krishna believed that marriage is an agreement or arrangement whereas love is a selfless emotion where you pledge to love someone with purified nature.

Platonic relationships is capable of providing certain things a romantic love cannot, which includes the freedom to be completely authentic without fear of rejection.

By reading this blogpost, you will come to know about beneficial role of platonic love in mental health and well being.

What is platonic love?

 A platonic(love) relationship can be defined as the relationship in which two people share a close bond but do not have any sexual activity. They may even experience love for each other, referred to as platonic love. Platonic love focuses on emotional or spiritual connection. This concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, who believed that platonic love could bring people closer to a divine ideal and also to god.

The platonic relationship focused on the idea that people can be close friends without sexual desire. Though the desire to touch, to kiss, to hug is there, but still no physical intimacy exist between the human male and the human female. Platonic love is a deep friendship which embraces affection, support, and shared interests.

The main idea of these(platonic) relationships resides in the mutual concern in each other’s well-being and a wish to see the other person prosper without the complications and expectations that often go along with romantic love.

In a nutshell, platonic love is having emotional connection (at a heart level) with platonic friend.

How platonic love is beneficial for mental well being?

Platonic love is beneficial in following ways:

1.       Platonic relationships are helpful in releasing oxytocin, which lowers stress response and promotes feelings of calm and well-being.

2.       Platonic bonds help fight loneliness and isolation by providing a sense of belonging and connection.

3.       In, platonic relationships, positive feedback, encouragement, and shared achievements lead to a significant improvement in self-esteem and confidence.

4.       Platonic relationships help you in becoming more resilient by providing support to you in the face of life's challenges like troubles in your romantic relationships, problems in your family, work struggles, or health challenges.

5.       Individuals who have strong platonic relationships are protected from depression and anxiety.

6.       Platonic relationship give individuals exposure to different perspectives, experiences and ideas which can deepen their understanding of world and themselves.

7.       Friendships in adolescence and adulthood are helpful in development of essential relationship skills like trust, communication and emotional support which are necessary.

8.       The platonic relationships create a sense of purpose and meaning in life by providing emotional support and shared experiences, thus contributing to overall well-being.

9.       Platonic Friends help each other heal and grow by tailoring and encouraging honesty, compassion, boundaries, calm conflict resolution, and other important elements of healthy interpersonal (platonic) relationships. This type of love can be pivotal when you’re in need to approach for support.

Conclusion

Thus, we can say that platonic relationships are beneficial for us with respect to mental as well as emotional well being.

 

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15 Necessary Facts about leprosy everyone should know

                                    15 Necessary Facts about leprosy everyone should know

Introduction

In the country where the disease is epidemic, you will be the soft target of the disease if you reside there. In accordance with the WHO data from 2019:

 

Brazil, India and Indonesia gave details of more than 10,000 new cases

Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka and the United Republic of Tanzania each gave details of 1000–10,000 new cases.

Leprosy is the disease which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This disease is characterized by skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness which worsens over time. In a few cases, body parts could lose their ability to sense touch and pain, which increase the possibility of injuries such as cuts and burn.

Thus it is necessary to know some facts about leprosy which will be helpful in curing this disease in a timely manner.

Facts about leprosy to be known

These facts will burst(finish) the stigma and prejudice so that individuals suffering from this disease do not get affected by mental health problem like isolation. Not only this, by knowing the facts about this disease, individuals affected by this disease do not become susceptible to discrimination. These facts are:

1.       There is no survival chance for leprosy bacteria if it is unable to get host for its survival otherwise it will die within a few days.

2.       Do not let soil that is infected by leprosy come in contact with open wound as Leprosy bacteria is capable of its survival in soil amoeba.

3.       The bacteria which is responsible for causing leprosy is very slow growing. That means it might take upto 20 years for the symptoms of leprosy to become apparent.

4.       Leprosy does not transmit easily through shaking hands, sitting next to or talking to someone who is suffering from leprosy,

5.       Leprosy is curable as there are drugs which cure leprosy are Rifampicin, Dapsone and Clofazimine. In order to prevent antibiotic resistence, healthcare provider prescribes two to three different kinds of antibiotics at once.

6.       As leprosy bacteria attacks the nerves of fingers and toes that is why fingers and toes become numb.

7.       When leprosy bacteria damages eye nerves, this can lead to blindness.

8.       Aspirin, prednisone, or thalidomide can be used to control inflammation that is caused due to leprosy.

9.       Muscle weakness occur in leprosy where muscles and bones begin to disintegrate and get reabsorbed by the body.

10.   If left untreated, leprosy leads to not only progressive but also to irreversible harm to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.

11.   As the organism which causes leprosy and the one that causes TB are closely related, therefore the BCG vaccine which is used against tuberculosis, may provide protection against leprosy to some extent.

12.   The main effect of the disease is on the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and also the eyes.

13.   The transmission of leprosy occurs through droplets, from the nose and mouth.

14.   When there is involvement of motor nerves, paralysis such as ‘dropped foot’, ‘dropped wrist’, ‘clawed hand’, or lagophthalmos (where the eye cannot close) can occur.

15.   When the autonomic nerves are damaged, this leads to hair loss and can also have effect on the ability to sweat.

Conclusion

By becoming aware about these facts, we will be able to deal with leprosy and cure this disease in right span of time and develop sympathy towards people suffering from leprosy.

 

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