Guest guest Posted February 23, 2001 Report Share Posted February 23, 2001 I think the phrase 'emotional incontinence' is a great description of what occurs. Of course, since the emotions are a result of brain function they are also vulnerable to MSA. Mom exhibited this early on, but it was the opposite of what others are describing. We are a family that cuts up and clowns around a lot just as our SOP. We constantlly razz each other and never ever let anyone forget mishaps or foilables (is having a smart mouth inherited? contagious?) Anyway, no matter whether something was mildly amusing or hysterically funny, mom would get mega-tickled and laugh until tears flowed and she could hardly breath. Of course, everyone else got infected with her laughter. We would look at her sometimes and say, " Mom, it wasn't that funny! " but then we would start laughing at how hard she was laughing and pretty soon we were all out of control. I counted it as a bright spot in an otherwise discouraging situation that she had this 'laughter disorder. " Naturally, we now try as often as possible to get her going purely as a form of entertainment for us all, not to mention the lift that we all get just from having a good belly laugh. Pamela Womack Professor of Developmental Studies Tomball College 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375-4036 (281) 351 - 3345 pamela.womack@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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