In this Episode DJ Meladik is all alone, after going camping with his Queen, Meladee became ill. She ended up fighting in the hospital with a severe life threatening brain infection called Cryptococcal Meningitis. Cryptococcal meningitis is a severe and potentially life-threatening fungal infection that affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Caused by the yeast-like fungus *Cryptococcus neoformans*, this condition is particularly dangerous for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS but in this case Meladee has a weakend immune system because she contracted covid during the same week.
Cryptococcus neoformans is a ubiquitous fungus found in soil, particularly in areas contaminated with bird droppings. The infection occurs when spores from the fungus are inhaled, leading to an initial lung infection. In immunocompetent individuals, the body’s immune system typically controls this infection. However, in people with compromised immune systems, the fungus can spread to the central nervous system, causing cryptococcal meningitis.
On top of that to make this episode harder, it was time for DJ Meladik to talk about being kidnapped as a child. The abduction and kidnapping of a child is a profoundly traumatic event that can have lasting psychological effects. Children who experience such harrowing events are at high risk of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing life-threatening situations.
PTSD in children following abduction can manifest through a variety of symptoms. Common signs include intrusive memories of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares. Children may also exhibit severe anxiety, persistent fearfulness, and avoidance of situations that remind them of the trauma. Behavioral changes such as aggression, withdrawal, or regressive behaviors are also common.
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