Mind And Body Disconnection Essay

In this paper, I will be discussing and analyzing the relationship between the body and mind of people who are suffering from disabilities and diseases. Can the body be independent of the mind, and vice versa, in this group of people? I will answer this by, first, explaining some general information about the anatomy and science of the mind and body. Secondly, I will share my arguments and defenses on how the mind and body are disconnected, mechanically and psychologically, within the population of people who are living with disabilities and diseases. Lastly, I will conclude my paper by sharing some other instances of mind and body disconnection, summarizing my argument.
To get a better understanding of what I mean by the mind-body relationship, I will briefly explain some of the science behind this duo. The brain is made up of different parts that control different functions. When it comes to movement, balance and coordination, the cerebellum controls them all, which is at the back of the brain. The cerebrum is in charge of vision, …show more content…
These people can still process thoughts normally as long as brain function has not been affected from the incident. The issue is that, although have the ability to think, they cannot move parts of their body which sometimes includes the mouth, making them unable to speak or share what they are thinking. A great example of this can be found by looking at the life of Stephen Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist who suffers with a form of motor-neuron disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Hawking has an incredible mind and even when he ends up in a wheelchair, unable to move from his disease, his brain still functions at a normal rate. Although he can no longer move, he has a device that speaks electronically for him, allowing for people to see that he still has the same genius