I was told it was anxiety–but it was Wilson’s disease

https://rarerevolutionmagazine.com/i-was-told-it-was-anxiety-but-it-was-wilsons-disease/ Aneesha Premkumar’s journey to diagnosis spanned several years. Her symptoms were attributed to anxiety and stress, but it turned out to be Wilson’s disease. She describes her life before and after diagnosis and highlights the importance of advocating for yourself Written by Aneesha Premkumar When I was diagnosed with Wilson’s disease on 2 February 2024, my life finally started to make sense. For a long time, I knew something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t understand why my body seemed to be changing in ways I couldn’t control. What started as small symptoms gradually became impossible to ignore. My speech began to change. I found myself mumbling words and struggling to communicate clearly. My handwriting became smaller and harder to read after only a few sentences. I developed tremors, experienced brain fog, and found it difficult to remember things. Walking became harder, and there were days when I needed support just to get around.