Stage 2. The Ascend: Intensifying Symptoms and New Challenges
As the journey of PSP progresses, the individual transitions into the second stage. This stage, also known as the ascend stage, is characterized by an increase in the severity of symptoms. It’s the stage wherein PSP truly begins to make itself known.
During the ascend stage, the individual experiences an intensification of the initial symptoms. The falls become more frequent, the gait becomes even more unsteady, and the stiffness escalates. This stage marks the transition from the subtlety of the onset stage to the more alarming signs of PSP.
But it’s not just the physical symptoms that escalate in this stage. The individual also starts experiencing changes in their cognitive and emotional health. They might start experiencing mood swings, changes in personality, and even an overall decrease in energy.
The ascend stage is a critical period in the journey of PSP. It’s a stage marked by an escalation in the intensity of symptoms, hinting at the complexity of the stages to follow. It’s a stage that calls for a deeper understanding of the condition and its progression.(2)
