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In reply to the discussion: White House Explodes Over Viral Video of Sleepy Donald Trump [View all]allegorical oracle
(6,631 posts)44. He may suffer from a condition called blepharospasm, but won't admit it...
A friend's mother suffered from this, and lost control of how often or long her eyelids would stay open or closed. Videos of djt remind me of her.
Blepharospasm is a benign (noncancerous) condition of the nervous system that causes uncontrollable eyelid spasms. A person with this condition may lose the ability to control their eyelid muscles, leading to excessive or forceful blinking and/or periods of time when the eyes are clenched shut.
... Episodes may occur only occasionally at first, but the frequency of eyelid muscle spasms typically increases over time. If the problem is not diagnosed and properly treated, the condition may interfere with a persons ability to live life normally, including to drive or work.
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Doctors arent sure what causes blepharospasm, although the condition may stem from abnormalities in an area of the brain that impacts muscle movement. In addition, exposure to bright light and certain medications may be triggers for the condition.
https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is a benign (noncancerous) condition of the nervous system that causes uncontrollable eyelid spasms. A person with this condition may lose the ability to control their eyelid muscles, leading to excessive or forceful blinking and/or periods of time when the eyes are clenched shut.
... Episodes may occur only occasionally at first, but the frequency of eyelid muscle spasms typically increases over time. If the problem is not diagnosed and properly treated, the condition may interfere with a persons ability to live life normally, including to drive or work.
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Doctors arent sure what causes blepharospasm, although the condition may stem from abnormalities in an area of the brain that impacts muscle movement. In addition, exposure to bright light and certain medications may be triggers for the condition.
https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/blepharospasm
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White House Explodes Over Viral Video of Sleepy Donald Trump [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
8 hrs ago
OP
What they believe is that they will NEVER get another job with so much $$ making potential
Attilatheblond
5 hrs ago
#35
Fuck those lying assed MAGA shitstains and their bullshit excuses for their sleepy pedophile rapist Orange Bastard.
SoFlaBro
7 hrs ago
#11
It was a stupid screen shot to use. His eyes are open. Why not use one of the many times his eyes were closed?
onenote
7 hrs ago
#13
Some people actually doze with their eyes partly open. It is a known occurence with older adults.
58Sunliner
5 hrs ago
#39
Sure. But if they had used one with his eyes closed there would be no need to make that point.
onenote
3 hrs ago
#49
He may suffer from a condition called blepharospasm, but won't admit it...
allegorical oracle
4 hrs ago
#44