So like, I feel threatened. Not in the "I'm in danger" sense but the "there goes my self-esteem out the window" sense and I can't do anything about it. You see, I used to be quite tall compared to my friends in class but in recent years that has changed. They're not as tall as me. No. They're taller. Even most of the girls are same height or taller and they seem to get taller each time I see them. Must be a punishment for teasing them about their height. I'm about 5'2.., 5'3 at most. This typically wouldn't be a problem except that I have to tilt my head a bit to talk to anyone. Finally, you know there's a problem when you can't reach an overhead kitchen cabinet (I'm going to starve) or even a freakin' clothesline.
That was superficial and totally not consequential. But this, this creeps me out.
Its been a few weeks of classes. Recently learned about cell damage. Necrosis and Apoptosis. Just like cells are the building blocks of life:
cell --> tissue --> organ --> system(s) --> organism
cells are also the way things go bye-bye:
injured cell --> damaged tissue --> organ failure --> system(s) shutdown --> death
An open wound or a splitting headache would at least be felt and you'd know something is wrong. But a disease or mutation could just trigger necrosis or apoptosis and suddenly your life expectancy is being shortened... cell by cell.
But thats okay because most cells can and do regenerate. Even without disease, 300,000,000 of our cells are comitting suicide every minute (for the greater good of our bodies) albeit in a regulated and controlled way. Apparently everyone also develops "cancer" multiple times daily! But our Good Guy Greg immune system is advanced enough to kill these cancerous cells early on. A researcher was reported as saying:
"the mystery of cancer isn't why some people die from it, its why most people don't" <-- Okay, I admit I find this very fascinating and cool. Science here I come! :P
However when things are asymptomatic (showing no obvious signs that something is wrong) you can go on your merry life, under the assumption its not the type of case that makes you suddenly keel over. And when you go for a medical check-up (since you haven't done so in like 3 years or because this new company insists on health standards, pesky things!) and then...
Doctor: Well, Mr. XYZ, your test results are back. Good news is you came here to the hospital. Bad news is you apparently have diabetes/hypertension/4 extra rib bones, etc.
Mr. XYZ: ... :O >.< :'(
Doctor: -.-" :/
Disclaimer: I'm only a student, please don't use this as actual medical knowledge and that conversation is totally fictional. This entire post might not even be coherent.
