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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.
