Overcoming LGMD Challenges with Humor
Columnist Patrick Moeschen shares his approach to dealing with everyday challenges despite living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
Moeschen credits his robust sense of humor as a key factor in coping with his rare chronic illness. He notes that his humor helps protect him and can diffuse tense conversations with laughter.
I think it’s a piece of my armor that protects me from my rare chronic illness, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
His comedic style is influenced by observing the world and people around him, as well as classic comedies like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Spaceballs," and the comedy albums of Eddie Murphy and George Carlin.
Author's summary: Coping with LGMD through humor.