Affecting a million individuals in the United Kingdom, this ailment leads to tremors in the hands and head.

Preparing a cup of tea may not be perceived as a luxury. This ordinary ritual remains a fixture in many households, regardless of life’s challenges.

However, for Mary Hapgood, a 73-year-old former interior designer, even the simple act of making tea became a hazardous and exasperating ordeal due to her trembling hands. This condition made her prone to breaking mugs and leaving a mess behind.

Residing in Surrey and a mother of three, Mary is among the approximately one million individuals in the United Kingdom who grapple with Essential Tremor (ET). This is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by a spectrum of symptoms, ranging from mild tremors to uncontrollable shaking.

Mary shared with The Mirror, “There is limited awareness regarding ET. When I had my third child, the consultant misdiagnosed me with Parkinson’s disease because...


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