RealTime Health - Speaking From Experience

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Experiences

HIV/Aids - Shit happens

Six people share their feelings about HIV/Aids.

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You're HIV positive

Feelings at diagnosis of HIV/Aids.

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Telling others about HIV/Aids

Issues relating to telling others about HIV/Aids.

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HIV/Aids - change for life

Participants discuss changes to their lives.

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The AIDS stigma

Issues relating to stigma are discussed.

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So many pills I rattle

HIV/Aids: Discussion about medication.

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Thinking positive about HIV/Aids

Maintaining a postitive outlook on life.

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HIV/Aids and Relationships

The impact of HIV/Aids on relationships.

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You're a long time dead

Making the most of life with HIV/Aids.

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Hang in there

Positive thoughts about the future with HIV/Aids.

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Early signs

Eight people discuss the early signs of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Diagnosis

The impact of Alzheimer's diagnosis is discussed.

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Telling people about Alzheimer's Disease.

The question of who to tell.

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What next?

Shared views on what to do as Alzheimer's disease progresses.

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Feelings of loss

Feelings of loss and grief at losing a friend to the Alzheimer's.

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Family and Friends

The importance for the person with Alzheimer's of their family and friends is discussed.

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Life now

Surviving Alzheimer's today - some coping strategies.

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Closing thoughts

Thoughts for a future with Alzheimer's are discussed.

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Arthritis in Childhood - Diagnosis

Early signs of Arthritis and diagnosis.

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Dealing with Childhood Arthritis

Learning to deal with childhood arthritis.

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Balancing Life with Arthritis.

Balancing life as a young person with arthritis.

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Childhood Arthritis - wonder cures and myths

Everyone has a suggestion…

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Childhood Arthritis and School

The issues young people with arthritis face at school.

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Family, Friends and Arthritis.

The importance of family and friends is discussed.

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Living Life with Childhood Arthritis

Participating in lifestyle activities.

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Childhood Arthritis - The next step

The next steps in dealing with Arthritis in childhood.

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Closing Thoughts on Childhood Arthritis

Positive thoughts about the future.

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Introductions

Life before Arthritis.

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Diagnosis

Feelings at being diagnosed with Arthritis are discussed.

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Personal impact

The personal impact of Arthritis is discussed.

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Management strategies for Arthritis.

A range of management strategies is discussed.

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Medication side-effects

Coping with the side effects of Arthritis medication.

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Relationships

The impact of Arthritis on personal relationships.

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Study and employment

Issues relating to how Arthritis impacts study and employment are considered.

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Impact on lifestyle

Perspectives on lifestyle challenges caused by Arthritis.

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Closing thoughts

Participants share their thoughts of a future with Arthritis.

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Asthma - Introducing the families

An introduction to the seven participants.

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The first time

The first experience of Asthma.

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Family history

Family history of Asthma is discussed.

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Changing attitudes

Attitudes and perceptions of Asthma.

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Triggers

Asthma triggers are discussed.

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Impact on lifestyle

The impact of Asthma on lifestyle.

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Life threatening attacks

Issues relating to serious Asthma attacks are discussed.

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Medications

Dealing with asthma medication.

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Exercise

The positive impact of exercise on Asthma.

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Other management techniques

Asthma management techniques are discussed.

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Information and support for Asthma

The importance of information and support from others.

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The future

Participants share their feelings about a future with asthma.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for asthma sufferers.

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Diagnosis

The impact of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder is discussed.

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How does Bipolar Disorder feel?

Participants discuss the feeling of highs and lows.

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Impact on lifestyle

The impact of Bipolar Disorder on lifestyle.

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Family and Friends

The importance for people with bipolar disorder of family and friends is discussed.

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Bipolar Disorder and Stigma

Issues relating to stigma are discussed.

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Work and study

The impact of Bipolar Disorder on work and study.

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Bipolar management strategies

Learning to manage Bipolar Disorder.

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Support and medication

The importance for those with bipolar disorder of support and medication is discussed.

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Closing thoughts

Positive thoughts about a future with bipolar disorder.

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The impact of diagnosis is discussed.

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Breaking the news of Breast Cancer

Issues relating to telling others is discussed.

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Surgery and treatment

The impact of Breast Cancer surgery and treatment is discussed.

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Support

Breast Cancer - The importance of support.

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Staying positive

Maintaining a positive attitude when dealing with Breast Cancer.

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The future

Participants with Breast Cancer share their thoughts of the future.

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First signs

The first signs of Bowel Cancer.

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Diagnosis

The impact of Bowel Cancer diagnosis.

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Initial reactions

Initial feelings and reactions to being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer are discussed.

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Treatment and surgery

Issues relating to Bowel Cancer surgery and treatment are discussed.

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Excess baggage

Bowel Cancer: The impact of having a colostomy bag.

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Other issues

Other issues relating to Bowel Cancer are discussed.

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Grey Days

Getting through the low periods of life with Bowel Cancer.

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Relationships

The impact of bowel cancer on relationships.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Bowel Cancer.

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Life was good

Life before Prostate Cancer diagnosis is discussed.

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I was shocked

Feelings at diagnosis of Prostate Cancer are discussed.

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Prostate Cancer - Consider the options

Weighing up the options.

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Men and their health

Prostate Cancer: General views about men and their health.

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Relationships

The impact of Prostate Cancer on relationships.

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Life's still good

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Prostate Cancer.

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First diagnosed

Initial reactions to Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis.

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The early days

Getting through the early days of Cystic Fybrosis.

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Sibling reactions

Reactions by siblings to a child with Cystic Fybrosis.

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Physiotherapy and Enzymes

Issues for people affected by Cystic Fybrosis relating to physio and enzymes are discussed.

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Relationships

The impact of Cystic Fybrosis on relationships.

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The future

Participants share their thoughts of a future with Cystic Fybrosis.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for people affected by Cystic Fybrosis.

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Major frustrations

Adolescents discuss the major frustrations of Cystic Fybrosis.

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Telling people

Telling people about Cystic Fibrosis is discussed.

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Health

Issues relating to Cystic Fybrosis and maintaining good health are discussed.

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School

Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis at school.

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Physio and Enzymes

Issues relating to Physio and Enzymes for those affected by Cystic Fibrosis are discussed.

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Life skills

Life skills gained from living with Cystic Fibrosis.

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Relationships

The impact of Cystic Fibrosis on relationships.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

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Why my child

Coming to terms with the news that your child has Type 1 diabetes.

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Diagnosis

The impact of Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis.

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Learning to manage

Learning to live with Type 1 Diabetes

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Initial reactions

Initial reactions to Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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Blood tests and insulin injections

Type 1 diabetes: Challenges relating to blood tests and insulin are discussed.

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Food issues

Issues relating to food and Type 1 diabetes.

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Hypo's and general illnesses

Managing hypo's and general illness with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Lifestyle issues

The impact of Type 1 diabetes on family lifestyle.

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School and career

School and career considerations with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Concerns and hopes for the future

Participants share their thoughts of the future with Type 1 diabetes.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Type 1 diabetes.

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Early signs of depression

The early signs are discussed.

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Breaking down

Depression - The first breakdown.

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Diagnosis

The impact of diagnosis is discussed.

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Defining depression

Participants define depression.

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Impact on lifestyle

The impact of depression on lifestyle.

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Suicidal tendencies

Depression: Suicidal tendancies are discussed.

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Family and relationships

The importance of family and relationships for people affected by depression.

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Study and employment

Study and employment considerations for people with depression are discussed.

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Professional support

The importance of professional support for people affected by depression.

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Other management techniques

Other approaches to managing depression.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for people with depression.

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Epilepsy Diagnosis

The impact of diagnosis, often following tonic-clonic seizure, is discussed.

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Seizures

Epilepsy: Partial seizures and tonic-clonic (grand mal) experiences

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Other people's reactions to Epilepsy

The reaction of others to seizures.

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Employment and relationships

The impact of Epilepsy on employment and relationships is discussed.

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Epilepsy - Medication and side effects

Issues relating to medication and side effects are discussed.

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Impact on lifestyle

The impact of Epilepsy on lifestyle is discussed.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Epilepsy.

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Diagnosis

Receiving the diagnosis of Epilepsy.

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Initial reactions

Initial reactions to Epilepsy diagnosis are discussed.

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Medication - finding the balance

The challenges of finding a balance with medication for Epilepsy.

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A special doctor

The importance of finding the 'right' doctor for a child with epilepsy.

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Impact on the family

The impact of Epilepsy on the family is discussed.

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People's responses

The reaction of others to Epilepsy.

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Schooling

Dealing with Epilepsy at school.

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Impact on lifestyle

The impact of Epilepsy on lifestyle is discussed.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by childhood Epilepsy.

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Diagnosis

The impact of Epilepsy diagnosis is discussed.

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Seizures

Dealing with epilepy seizures.

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Impact

The impact of Epilepsy on life.

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Treatments

Epilepsy treatment options are discussed.

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Discovering surgery

Realising that surgery was an option for Epilepsy.

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Considering the risks

Epilepsy surgery: Weighing up the risks and options.

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Reactions

Reactions to Epilepsy surgery.

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Tests and more tests

The challenge undertaking all the necessary tests post Epilepsy surgery.

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The big day

Feelings on the day of Epilepsy surgery.

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Recovery

Recovering from epilepsy surgery.

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A life transformed?

Benefits from epilepsy surgery.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Epilepsy surgery.

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My Loss

Personal stories of loss and grief as an older person.

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Living with loss

Grief and Older People: Learning to come to terms with loss.

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Growing old

Grief and Older People:The concept of 'growing old' is discussed.

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Family ties

Grief and Older People: The importance and impact of family.

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We're not invisible

Grief and Older People :Being valued as a person.

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Closing thoughts

Grief and Older People: Words of wisdom and positive messages.

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The crime

Victims of crime discuss their stories.

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Immediate impact

The emotional impact of becoming a victim of crime.

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Consequential impact

Victims of Crime: The impact over time.

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People's reactions

VIctims of Crime: Discussing the crime with others, and reactions.

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Why me?

Victims of Crime: Why did this happen to me?

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Ways of coping

Victims of Crime: Coping strategies are discussed.

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Counselling

Victims of Crime: The benefits of counselling.

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The search for justice

Victims of Crime discuss their desire for justice.

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Feelings about the perpetrator

Victims of Crime: Feelings about the perpertrator are discussed.

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Recovery

Victims of Crime: The process of recovery.

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Thoughts for other victims

Words of wisdom and positive messages for other Victims of Crime.

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Heart attack

Seven people discuss their reaction to Coronary Heart Disease diagnosis.

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Why me?

Coronary Heart Disease: Feelings of grief at the loss of good health.

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Angioplasty and stent procedures.

Coronary Heart Disease: Procedures and technology discussed.

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Moods and emotions

The impact of Coronary Heart Disease on moods and emotions.

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Rehabilitation

Coronary Heart Disease: Issues relating to rehabilitation are discussed.

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Lifestyle changes

Coronary Heart Disease: The challenge of dealing with lifestyle changes.

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The family

Coronary Heart Disease: The importance of, and impact on, the family.

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The future

Feelings about the future and life with Coronary Heart Disease.

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Pre-surgery

Emotions leading up to Heart Surgery.

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Post-surgery - early days

Feelings after heart surgery.

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Discharged from hospital

Feelings at discharge from hospital after Heart Surgery.

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Rehabilitation and recovery

The process of rehab and recovery from heart surgery is discussed.

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Lifestyle changes

Participants discuss the necessary lifestyle changes after heart surgery.

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Medical technology

The wonders of medical technology in heart surgery.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive thoughts for people affected by heart surgery.

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Life before Huntington's

Participants discuss their life before HD.

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It's in the family

Discovering that Huntington's Disease was in the family.

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The first signs

The first signs of Huntington's Disease are discussed.

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Diagnosis and testing

The impact of Huntington's Disease diagnosis.

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The hidden disease

The hidden nature of Huntington's Disease.

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Children

Issues relating to children and Huntington's Disease are discussed.

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Living with Huntington's Disease

Learning to live with the condition.

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Independence

Maintaining independence with Huntington's Disease.

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The future one day at a time

Participants share their thoughts of the future with Huntington's Disease.

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Don't give up

Words of wisdom and positive thoughts for those affected by Huntington's Disease.

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Diagnosis

Motor Neuron Disease/ALS: People discuss their feelings at the time of diagnosis.

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Reactions

Reactions to the Motor Neuron Disease/ALS diagnosis are discussed.

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Concerns

Participants discuss their concerns about Motor Neuron Disease/ALS.

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Physical symptoms

The physical symptoms of Motor Neuron Disease/ALS.

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Coping

Learning to cope with Motor Neuron Disease/ALS symptoms.

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Relationships

The impact of Motor Neuron Disease/ALS on relationships.

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Lifestyle issues

The impact of Motor Neuron Disease/ALS on life.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Motor Neuron Disease/ALS.

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It's MS

Response to Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and the path to acceptance.

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Under Attack

The physical symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis are discussed.

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Fear and fortitude

Multiple Sclerosis: Participants discuss their fears and their coping strategies.

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Neurologists and plumbers

Multiple Sclerosis: So many health professionals to deal with…

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Changing gears

The impact of Multiple Sclerosis on lifestyle.

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Relationships

Multiple Sclerosis and relationships is discussed.

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Work, rest and play

Finding a balance with Multiple Sclerosis.

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You've still got a life

Maintaining a positive attitude with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Early signs

The early signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are discussed.

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Diagnosis and reaction

Participants discuss their feelings after Obsessive Compulsive Disorder diagnosis.

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The symptoms of OCD

The symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are discussed.

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Understanding OCD

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on the path to recovery.

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Other mental health issues

Dealing with other mental health issues along with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Impact on life

Participants discuss the impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on life.

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Family and relationships

The impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on family and relationships.

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Telling other people

Participants discuss the issue of telling others about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Treatment and support

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The importance of the right treatment and support are discussed.

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Recovery

Recovering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Closing thoughts

Positive thoughts about the future with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

The impact of diagnosis is discussed.

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Physical impact

The symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are discussed.

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Employment issues

Coping with employment and change associated with Parkinson's Disease

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Psychological impact

The psychological hurdles for people with Parkinson's Disease.

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Medication management

Issues relating to Parkinson's Disease medication and treatment are discussed.

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Lifestyle and social issues

The impact of Parkinson's Disease on lifestyle.

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Relationships

The impact of Parkinson's Disease on relationships.

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Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for people affected by Parkinson's Disease.

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Diagnosis

The response to Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.

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Symptoms

The physical impact of Parkinson's Disease is considered.

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