Celine Dion is giving fans an honest look at her life with stiff person syndrome.
In a new documentary, the famous singer experiences a scary medical crisis during a physical therapy session, and it’s all caught on camera.
In 2022, Dion revealed she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. In the documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” she shares that she had been dealing with symptoms of this rare, progressive neurological disorder for 17 years.
“I need my instrument. And my instrument was not working. So we started to elevate the medicine,” Dion, 56, said after struggling to hit certain notes during her 2018 and 2019 tours.
Though she completed her 2018 tour, Dion had to postpone several dates from her 2019 tour due to the “common cold” before the pandemic shut it down.
Her tour resumed in 2022, but she had to keep canceling and rescheduling shows. It wasn’t until she announced her diagnosis that she officially canceled the rest of her appearances.
“I can’t lie anymore,” Dion says in the documentary. “From a sinus infection to an ear infection to whatever. Sometimes I would point my microphone toward the audience, and I would make them sing it. There are moments where I cheated and I tapped on the microphone like it was the microphone’s fault.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Celine Dion performs live at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park at Hyde Park on July 05, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Redferns)
In the documentary, there’s a part where Dion shows a very personal moment. She’s lying on a massage table doing exercises for her physical therapy when her foot suddenly starts to cramp. Soon after, her whole body tightens up and she can’t move or talk to the people around her.
The camera keeps recording as another person from her medical team rushes in with a nasal spray called benzodiazepine. They give it to Dion, who’s in so much pain that she’s crying, even though she can’t move. It’s really hard to watch this part of the video.
Once the spasms have subsided – they typically last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour – Dion is able to sit up and speak.
“Every time something like this happens, it makes me feel so embarrassed,” she says. “I don’t know how to express it, you know, to not have control over yourself.”
Her physical therapist speculates the attack was brought on by being “overstimulated” from an earlier singing session.
“If I can’t get stimulated by what I love, then I’m going to go on stage, and you’re going to put the pulse oximeter on me and turn me on my back?” she wonders.
Dion hopes that one day soon she’ll be able to return to the stage.
What Your Finger Length Says About Your Personality Will Shock You
In a world where science sometimes brings up strange or even unsettling discoveries, a recent finding is not only interesting but also quite fun.
This new discovery is a joyful one. Recent research shows that your hands, specifically your ring finger, could give clues about your personality. It turns out that the length of your ring finger may reveal important information about the amount of testosterone you were exposed to while in your mother’s womb. This makes it a surprising way to learn more about yourself.
At first, I was curious but unsure. When it comes to fingers, I usually think about palms, not lengths of digits. So I decided to take a look at my own hands and see if this test could really tell me something new.
To my surprise, the results matched my personality quite well. When I compared my hand with the images provided, I saw that my ring finger was indeed longer than my index finger, which, according to the research, is a sign of an attractive and confident personality.
People like me, with a longer ring finger, are said to naturally attract attention and have a charming, confident vibe. One suggestion was to embrace my bold side because it could lead me to take exciting risks. The suggested careers, such as a soldier, a salesperson, or a CEO, fit surprisingly well with what I aim for in life.
On the other hand, people whose index finger is longer than their ring finger (Hand “B”) are seen as natural leaders. These people are self-assured and take charge, helping others through tough times. Traits like being resourceful, calm, and confident were noted, which made sense to me. Career paths for them might include being a politician, author, or teacher—roles that involve leading and guiding others.
Lastly, there is Hand “C,” where the ring and index fingers are the same length. This suggests that the person is a good communicator and very balanced. If your fingers are even, you are likely someone others feel comfortable confiding in. You’re warm, a good listener, and you show a lot of compassion. Careers such as nursing, social work, or therapy are recommended for these individuals, which made me smile because those suggestions seemed surprisingly accurate.
In the end, this unusual personality test brought a mix of humor and deep thought. While the idea of fingers influencing our personality might seem hard to believe, the accuracy of the results and the career suggestions gave me something to think about.
If you want to see what your finger lengths say about you, why not give it a try? Take a look at your hands and see if your results match who you are. And don’t forget to share your findings with friends—maybe they’ll agree with their finger-based personality too!
Leave a Reply