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Because they often create uncomfortable social situations, people with neurological disorders receive a large amount of stigmatization.  Misconceptions that their tics, behaviors or seizures are socially unacceptable, contagious or brought on by “evil spirits” perpetuate stereotypes that people with neurological dysfunctions are a danger to others or have less social value than healthy individuals.  This is commonplace in many societies.  “By enabling people to share experiences and ask and get those honest answers to questions about their condition, social media is removing much of the mystery behind medical decisions and is a powerful source in helping to make the industry more democratic and humane for patients.”