Earlier this year, TV personality and former footballer Chris Camara revealed that he lives in complete denial of his illness.
Today he undergoes daily treatments in the oxygen chamber to overcome the problems.
Some days are good, and other days come back, he says in an interview with the Daily Mail.
Former soccer player Chris Camara has appeared on Saturday’s Sky Sports shows for the past 20 years, becoming a much-loved TV personality thanks to his comedic chops.
After last season, the 64-year-old chose to step down from his role as he was suffering from apraxia, which he spoke about in March of this year.
– I was in complete denial, I didn’t want to accept it. It was my therapist who told me that the day I accept my condition is the day I start healing. It took 20 months to do this, he told the Daily Mail.
Having trouble getting words out
Apraxia is a disease that involves difficulties in performing voluntary movements and is common in cases of damage to the left hemisphere of the brain. Among other things, it can lead to difficulties with oral motor skills.
On a bad day, I find it hard to get words out. Kamara says, you want to say one thing, but another word is coming out of your mouth.
He undergoes daily oxygen therapy
The 64-year-old is still active in television. Hans can be seen on the programs “Ninja Warrior” and “Cash in the Attic”. To deal with it, he undergoes daily treatments in the oxygen chamber. He also undergoes an hour-long treatment where he receives a microcurrent through his body.
Everyone wants a quick solution, but it must be done slowly. Every time I think I’ve recovered, it comes back to bite me again. He says patience is a virtue.
I don’t know how many adults have recovered from apraxia, but I intend to be one of them.
During his football career, Chris Camara represented clubs such as Swindon Town, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds.