Written Traces

For the past few days, I have been very indecisive about it.  Whether I should say this or not. There is literally nothing to hide, but I see now how it works.  Things you don't say are assumed to be a hidden fact about you.  But why do I take the trouble of saying it when it's clearly visible?  Well, maybe I owe it to those with whom I correspond or perhaps those with whom I communicate only through texts.  Honestly, it's nothing uncomfortable, nor do I avoid talking about it.  It's just that I give it as much attention as it deserves and completely forbid it from overstaying in the limelight.  This is because I have my life to lead and work to do.  And I have absolutely no patience to let this one aspect of my life take up more space than it deserves. Although it has been a part of my life and existence for as long as I care to admit, it still hasn't been everything that I care about in my life.  It has, however, affected how I navigate lif...

Hey, sorry about last time. I was having a mental breakdown, and, as you probably know, it is better to rant on paper than aloud.  Of late, I'm losing track of time as well as of days and dates.  These days, it is not about what day it is but more like what it feels like to be.  Today, for instance, feels like a Saturday.  This is because today I feel like writing. Most of my writing is done on Saturdays. Why?  I don't know for sure, but it's been a long-standing coincidence. Or maybe because the mind quickly develops rituals of its own.  Anyway, coming back to writing.  As I was saying, most of my thoughts are penned on Saturdays. Be it in the form of a journal entry, a piece of prose, or a poem.  This made me think about something I learned while pursuing my master's in English Literature.  Literature has always been referred to as the artistic and creative expression in established forms of writing such as prose, poetry, novels, plays, and...

A Curiosity Born from a Show If there's one thing true about watching a true crime documentary of a serial killer , then that would be its lasting effect on your mind, even after you finish watching it. On the recommendation of a friend, I recently watched Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story , and ever since the end of the 10th episode, I started my own expedition of understanding things. As I incessantly continue to read and watch everything I can find about Dahmer on the web, I have come to this conclusion of what must have happened, which led to all that Dahmer did, or in Lionel Dahmer 's language, the origin of his derangement. The Man Behind the Monster Jeffery Dahmer (1960-1994) infamously known as the Cannibal of Milwaukee or The Monster of Milwaukee for murdering and dismembering 17 young men and boys between the year 1978 to 1991. Dahmer was eventually captured and arrested in 1991 when one of his victims Tracy Edwards escaped and led the Milwaukee police ba...

Recently I have watched Monster: The Ed Gein Story and I am stunned by the performances and depiction of the serial killer, who is considered to be the Godfather of other most notorious serial killers of American history, such as Richard Speck (The Birdman), Jerry Brudos , Ted Bundy , and so on. Very little, I feel, to write a review about what I've watched, but this one in particular got me hooked for a few days. So here we go.  Focus on the Psyche Over the Crime The series focused not on the crimes themselves, but on Gein's psyche, his internal turmoil, and his mental illness. Convicted as a gynophilic and a necrophiliac, the show's focus explores what led him to commit heinous acts like digging up the dead bodies, flaying them, making bodysuit, artefacts out of their skin, making masks out of real faces and so on. Special emphasis is given to his relationship with his mother, Augusta Gein . Her constant bashing, strict religious beliefs, and dismissal of his desires lef...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the spine. In its advanced stage, the condition is known as ankylosing spondylitis bamboo spine , characterized by a radiographic image of the spine resembling a bamboo stalk. This resemblance occurs due to chronic inflammation, which leads to fusion of the vertebrae and creates a rigid spinal structure. Individuals with AS often develop a hunched back and have spines that are vulnerable to fractures and injuries due to increased fragility.  How the Spine Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis Bamboo Spine  Inflammation and Self Healing: The initial stage of AS is inflammation, commonly found in the sacroiliac joints . Inflammation in these joints leads to bone erosion, which the body attempts to repair by creating new bone tissue. This process includes depositing calcium around the joints and ligaments.  Fusion and Bamboo Spine: The formation of new bone and calcium deposits gradually bridge...

Sacroilitis is a condition where damage to the SI joints ( sacroiliac joints ) causes the joints to become inflamed. The sacroiliac joints are the joints where the spine and pelvis are connected. Thus ,the inflammation in the SI joints causes a person to experience excruciating pain in the lower back and buttocks. This pain, being radiating in nature, goes through the buttocks ( glute muscles ) to the thighs. Because of the persistent pain, sacroilitis treatment is essential. Especially the treatments that are effective for pain management and sustainable in the long run.  Causes of Sacroilitis  The causes of sacroilitis are mainly Inflammation in the body. If any of your joints have Inflammation, then sacroilitis can develop. Arthritis is another cause for developing sacroilitis. Mostly, sacroilitis is an early sign of developing spine arthritis, most notably Ankylosing spondylitis . So if you have sacroilitis, then it is likely for you to develop ankylosing spondylitis a...