From another list.....AMA releases information regarding Pop Syndrome

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POP Syndrome

The AMA* has just released information regarding a new and relatively

unknown condition plaguing a growing segment of our population. While

it is unclear exactly how many people are affected by POP Syndrome,

the condition seems to have a genetic component connecting it to

Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD and a myriad of other disabilities. The

genetic connection is undeniable as POP Syndrome almost exclusively

affects mothers of disabled children. More puzzling is the fact that

the condition appears to lay dormant in a mother and only becomes

apparent shortly after her disabled child enters the public school

system.

POP Syndrome comes with a host of symptoms and unusual behaviors,

including but not limited to the following:

-Sufferers are frequently observed repeatedly calling school

officials and then leaving messages as if they expect their call to

be returned.

-Mothers with POP Syndrome are often seen meeting with school

officials. To the casual observer, this may seem normal. However,

this futile exercise so closely resembles talking to a brick wall, it

is deemed an unusual behavior.

-The condition appears to affect communication and causes the

sufferer to echo the same phrases over and over again. These echoes

usually include phrases such as, " We need to schedule an IEP

meeting " , " I'll need that in writing " and " Why not? " .

-Eye twitches and unexpected outbursts of foul language are also

common with this disorder.

At this time, there is no known cure for POP (Pissed Off Parent)

Syndrome. Until a treatment becomes available, these brave mothers

will live in the shadows of our society...twitching , cursing and

dialing.

*Angry Mothers Association.